HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-2003 SpecialSPECIAL MEETING
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS
August 11, 2003
The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commissioners held a special meeting Monday,
August 11, 2003 at 5:30 PM in the Mayor's Fourth Floor Conference Room. This
meeting was held to hear Request for Proposals for the Roof Repair Project for the
Quadrangle.
The following were present:
Barry Cahill, President
Kyle Williams, Vice President
Ed Zastawny, Secretary/Treasurer
Les Merkley, Commission Member
Ron Ellis, Commission Member
Staff:
Gayle Robinson, Redevelopment Director
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Assistant to the Redevelopment Director
Anne Marie Galligan, City Attorney
Thomas Galligan, Mayor
Guests:
Paul Breckinridge Jones, Managing Partner Sun Properties
John Rulketter, Sun Properties
James Lake, Kovert Hawkins
BID OPENING
'~1~15 PM. The following bids were received:
The Bids were a
KOVERT HAWKINS
Mr. James Lake was the representative for Kovert Hawkins. The company plans to
replace 12,000 square feet of existing metal roofing on the central building of the
Quadrangle. They also propose demolition of several wood frame and metal siding
buildings that were not a part of the original construction and contain no historical
significance.
SUN PROPERTIES:
Mr. Breck Jones, was the 'representative of Sun Properties. He is also the General
Manager. The recommended action steps are as follows:
1. Proceed to demolish existing approx. 50,000 sq. ft. of metal buildings per current
bid.
2. Conducts Cost Vs Benefit analysis of roof renovation options (BASF Polyurea vs.
other coating), then proceed with best option
3. Proceed with gutters following roof renovation
RATIO ARCHITECTS:
Ratio Architects present a proposal. Mr. David A. Kroll, Director of Preservation,
will be the contact person. The project will likely include the removal of the existing
roof materials, downspouts and related accessories on the Administration Building. The
roof decking will berepaired/replaced on an as-needed basis and a new standing seam,
lead-coated copper roof, downspouts and related accessories will be installed. The
existing cornices will also be repaired/rebuilt on an as-needed basis. This Project will
also likely include the removal of several storage buildings and foundations to be
followed by site reparation activities.
The Commissioners will look over all the bids and make a decision at the next
Redevelopment meeting on August 27, 2003..
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Cahill asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Ellis made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:64 PM.
APPROVED: ~
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Kyle Williams, Vice President
Project Update Report - 2003
URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE:
QUARTERMASTER DEPOT:
January: The City received notice of an appropriation of $300,000 in the 2002 budget for redevelopment
of the Quadrangle. The city accepted proposals from three firms for the redevelopment of the Quadrangle.
The successful firm, Heritage Companies, and proceeded with the Environmental Review Process and
Section 106 Historic Review for the project. The developer, Heritage Companies, proceeded with
assembling the information required for low-income and historic tax credits. After two unsuccessful
attempts, a third application to the Indiana Housing Finance Authority (IHFA) for bond volume cap did not
make the deadline imposed by II~iFA for closing on the property, the developer withdrew its application and
notified the city of its intention to withdraw its application to IHFA.
The city bought the property from a .group of doctors for approximately $1.2 million.
The city is in the process of abating asbestos in anticipation of preparing the building for redevelopment..
February: A second round of RFP's has been issued and advertised for the redevelopment of the
Quadrangle. Proposal deadline is Apri130, 2003.
March: Awaiting receipt of proposals in response to RFP. Due date is April 30, 2003.
April: RFP responses are due April 30, 2003. Seventeen packets were prepared for interested developers.
May: Refer to Gayle's report.
June: Refer to Gayle's report.
July: Submitted a request to HUD to revise the scope of the project and utilize the $300,000 appropriation
for repairs to the roof of the Administration Building.
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab Grant:
January: Have received three applications from prospective recipients for housing rehabilitation
assistance. Preparing an application to II3FA (Indiana Housing Finance Authority) for a grant to do an
owner-occupied housing rehab program in the Jeffersonville Urban Enterprise Zone. The applicant will be
the JUEA, for $300,000 grant funds, and $100,000 match from the JUEA. Anticipate in the neighborhood
of 12 -15 homes to be rehabbed.
February: The Indiana Housing Finance Authority changed the funding cycle for CDBG and, rather than
grant applications for housing rehab being due to II3FA in April, they will instead be due in late Summer or
early Fall of 2003.
March: Nothing new to report at this time.
April: Have received 11 applications for rehab assistance.
May: Still waiting for notice of application deadline.
June: Prepared letters to state agencies for Tier I environmental review. Attended grant workshop on June
5. Notice of Intent is due June 20`~ with Application due on August 1, 2003.
July: Nothing new to report at this time.
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Project Update Report - 2003
KASLE METAL PROCESSING, LLC "
June: Submitted an application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for an IDGF grant in the amount
of $250,000 for infrastructure improvements to assist with the location of Kasle Metal Processing, LLC,
bringing 81 new jobs to the Clark Maritime Centre.
July: Awaiting receipt of grant agreement for the project.
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