1 00:02:39,968 --> 00:02:40,768 By the time Doe gets up 2 00:02:40,928 --> 00:02:50,288 here. 3 00:02:40,928 --> 00:02:50,288 here. 4 00:02:50,288 --> 00:02:50,448 Oh yeah. 5 00:02:59,968 --> 00:03:03,328 I know John really wants me to share our office this year 6 00:02:59,968 --> 00:03:03,328 I know John really wants me to share our office this year 7 00:03:03,568 --> 00:03:06,848 wall back when he was regularly in Galvin. So, yep, I know John really well. 8 00:03:14,448 --> 00:03:17,008 He's a Lake County guy living through. 9 00:03:22,608 --> 00:03:25,968 Go wherever the kid, the grandkids are at. I get it. Follow the 10 00:03:22,608 --> 00:03:25,968 Go wherever the kid, the grandkids are at. I get it. Follow the 11 00:03:26,128 --> 00:03:27,088 grandbabies. 12 00:03:53,488 --> 00:03:53,648 Very nice. 13 00:04:03,968 --> 00:04:04,048 Work. 14 00:04:07,008 --> 00:04:10,208 Is your pad of paper? No, he left. Mayor left. It's yours now. 15 00:04:10,208 --> 00:04:11,408 Okay, I'll use it. 16 00:04:14,208 --> 00:04:15,008 All right. I'm almost ready. 17 00:04:29,328 --> 00:04:32,688 Welcome. Thank you everybody for coming to the September 10th, 2026 18 00:04:33,568 --> 00:04:36,608 redevelopment commission meeting. Everybody is in attendance 19 00:04:33,568 --> 00:04:36,608 redevelopment commission meeting. Everybody is in attendance 20 00:04:36,928 --> 00:04:38,768 today. It's been a while since we've had a full 21 00:04:40,688 --> 00:04:41,008 attendance here. 22 00:04:43,328 --> 00:04:46,768 But with that, we have a quorum and we can proceed with our agenda. First 23 00:04:46,928 --> 00:04:50,368 item on our agenda tonight is the approval of the meeting minutes both from tonight's 24 00:04:46,928 --> 00:04:50,368 item on our agenda tonight is the approval of the meeting minutes both from tonight's 25 00:04:50,848 --> 00:04:53,088 executive session. As well as last month. 26 00:04:54,608 --> 00:04:57,728 S regular meeting. The minutes from last month's meeting 27 00:04:58,048 --> 00:05:01,088 were included in the packet distributed over the weekend or last Friday. 28 00:04:58,048 --> 00:05:01,088 were included in the packet distributed over the weekend or last Friday. 29 00:05:03,328 --> 00:05:04,688 And unless there's any discussion 30 00:05:06,208 --> 00:05:08,288 or corrections to those minutes, I'll ask for a motion to approve. 31 00:05:12,528 --> 00:05:15,248 It and a second motion in a second. All in favor say aye. 32 00:05:15,808 --> 00:05:18,288 Aye. Okay, the motion carries unanimously. Thank you. 33 00:05:19,488 --> 00:05:22,848 Item number two is approval of the claims register and financial report. 34 00:05:22,848 --> 00:05:25,648 George, you want to walk through that? Yeah, I will do that. I'll highlight a couple of things. 35 00:05:22,848 --> 00:05:25,648 George, you want to walk through that? Yeah, I will do that. I'll highlight a couple of things. 36 00:05:28,368 --> 00:05:31,408 I'm going to start with the claims register first. I think 37 00:05:31,968 --> 00:05:35,408 that's not in that same order in your packet, but 38 00:05:35,408 --> 00:05:38,848 on page one, there was 39 00:05:35,408 --> 00:05:38,848 on page one, there was 40 00:05:38,848 --> 00:05:41,648 a question that came in on American structure 41 00:05:41,888 --> 00:05:43,088 point. It's a claim for 42 00:05:43,968 --> 00:05:47,088 8,019.85. There was no 43 00:05:47,488 --> 00:05:50,528 description noted there, so I apologize again. It's a new accounting 44 00:05:47,488 --> 00:05:50,528 description noted there, so I apologize again. It's a new accounting 45 00:05:50,608 --> 00:05:53,168 software, but this was for the cultural 46 00:05:53,728 --> 00:05:57,008 trail. And so this is part of, came out of our 47 00:05:57,648 --> 00:06:01,088 grants match. But that's what that was for. And then on 48 00:05:57,648 --> 00:06:01,088 grants match. But that's what that was for. And then on 49 00:06:01,088 --> 00:06:04,208 the second page, at the very 50 00:06:04,608 --> 00:06:07,888 bottom should be a claim to the city 51 00:06:08,128 --> 00:06:09,488 of Valparaiso for 52 00:06:09,968 --> 00:06:12,608 552,589 and 89 53 00:06:09,968 --> 00:06:12,608 552,589 and 89 54 00:06:12,768 --> 00:06:15,088 cents. That is for, that's our annual 55 00:06:17,488 --> 00:06:20,848 reimbursement to the city general fund of use 56 00:06:21,008 --> 00:06:21,088 of 57 00:06:23,168 --> 00:06:25,888 staff on behalf of the commission 58 00:06:23,168 --> 00:06:25,888 staff on behalf of the commission 59 00:06:27,648 --> 00:06:29,888 related work. And so that 60 00:06:31,328 --> 00:06:34,688 will be sent over to the general fund of the city. So I 61 00:06:34,848 --> 00:06:38,128 wanted to point that out. I'm happy to take any questions 62 00:06:34,848 --> 00:06:38,128 wanted to point that out. I'm happy to take any questions 63 00:06:38,448 --> 00:06:41,648 related to claims and then I'll jump into the financial report. 64 00:06:44,288 --> 00:06:46,128 Anybody have any questions or discussion on claims? 65 00:06:48,448 --> 00:06:51,888 Then on the financial report, just a couple things to 66 00:06:51,888 --> 00:06:55,328 highlight. This is for the month of August. I'm going to hit the consolidated 67 00:06:56,528 --> 00:06:58,608 claim. So that's what I guess your third column 68 00:06:59,488 --> 00:07:02,848 in. Not much on the revenue side. Most of our revenue 69 00:06:59,488 --> 00:07:02,848 in. Not much on the revenue side. Most of our revenue 70 00:07:03,008 --> 00:07:05,888 came in at the last month when we got a draw from the 71 00:07:06,048 --> 00:07:09,088 county. But on the expense side, the school challenge grants 72 00:07:09,888 --> 00:07:13,008 374,425 came in 73 00:07:09,888 --> 00:07:13,008 374,425 came in 74 00:07:14,528 --> 00:07:17,808 under utility improvements. You'll see 144,000. That was 75 00:07:17,968 --> 00:07:20,928 for the Marsh Street lift station. So 76 00:07:21,488 --> 00:07:24,128 I think that should be our final payment on 77 00:07:24,128 --> 00:07:27,488 that. Then industrial infrastructure, the 415, those 78 00:07:24,128 --> 00:07:27,488 that. Then industrial infrastructure, the 415, those 79 00:07:27,568 --> 00:07:30,928 are utility related expenses back to the thermal 80 00:07:31,008 --> 00:07:31,808 remediation side. 81 00:07:33,328 --> 00:07:35,648 And then moving one column over to the general fund. 82 00:07:37,168 --> 00:07:39,088 Under expenses. You'll see initiatives of 83 00:07:39,568 --> 00:07:40,848 311, 84 00:07:40,928 --> 00:07:44,208 311,707. Those are part of our sidewalk 85 00:07:45,168 --> 00:07:48,608 packages that we do with the budget is 800,000. And so 86 00:07:45,168 --> 00:07:48,608 packages that we do with the budget is 800,000. And so 87 00:07:48,688 --> 00:07:51,888 we will spend every nickel of that. And so that's just 88 00:07:53,168 --> 00:07:55,648 a big draw that came in related to sidewalk 89 00:07:55,728 --> 00:07:57,728 packages. The last thing I'm going to point 90 00:07:57,808 --> 00:08:00,768 out, so all of the columns are correct 91 00:07:57,808 --> 00:08:00,768 out, so all of the columns are correct 92 00:08:01,408 --> 00:08:04,288 except the very final column, which is 93 00:08:05,408 --> 00:08:08,208 the sum of everything. And so again 94 00:08:08,848 --> 00:08:09,248 related back to 95 00:08:11,408 --> 00:08:14,888 the The new software and some of the reporting capabilities coming back 96 00:08:11,408 --> 00:08:14,888 the The new software and some of the reporting capabilities coming back 97 00:08:15,048 --> 00:08:18,488 out. So at the very bottom it'll say a fund balance of 98 00:08:19,528 --> 00:08:21,688 $7,900,000. That is not 99 00:08:22,008 --> 00:08:25,448 correct. So I'll make sure the correct one 100 00:08:22,008 --> 00:08:25,448 correct. So I'll make sure the correct one 101 00:08:25,528 --> 00:08:28,808 is there. I can tell you as of today the fund 102 00:08:28,968 --> 00:08:30,888 balance or actually through end of August was 103 00:08:31,528 --> 00:08:34,328 $12,341, $235 and 104 00:08:34,488 --> 00:08:37,928 $49. So we'll make sure the website will 105 00:08:34,488 --> 00:08:37,928 $49. So we'll make sure the website will 106 00:08:38,008 --> 00:08:41,288 have the right information there. Again, all of the expenses that 107 00:08:41,528 --> 00:08:44,488 you're seeing in the reporter correct is just the way 108 00:08:44,968 --> 00:08:48,168 the final column came together, the fund balance report 109 00:08:48,408 --> 00:08:51,608 was not right. So we'll make sure those are 110 00:08:48,408 --> 00:08:51,608 was not right. So we'll make sure those are 111 00:08:51,848 --> 00:08:54,888 restated. And if you want a hard copy, I can send you 112 00:08:55,128 --> 00:08:57,848 one. Otherwise, we'll just make sure the website has the 113 00:08:58,488 --> 00:09:01,928 accurate information. Thank you. Happy to take any questions. I was having 114 00:08:58,488 --> 00:09:01,928 accurate information. Thank you. Happy to take any questions. I was having 115 00:09:01,928 --> 00:09:02,888 a hard time getting. 116 00:09:05,848 --> 00:09:09,208 Appreciate the correction just in working with the clerk treasurer 117 00:09:09,528 --> 00:09:12,808 and she apologized she couldn't be here just by time we could get answers to what was going 118 00:09:09,528 --> 00:09:12,808 and she apologized she couldn't be here just by time we could get answers to what was going 119 00:09:12,968 --> 00:09:16,408 on. I couldn't resend it and so I didn't want to 120 00:09:16,488 --> 00:09:19,368 confuse it. Thought I'd just talk about it. But the 121 00:09:19,448 --> 00:09:21,128 website, yep, we'll have the right information. 122 00:09:22,888 --> 00:09:26,328 I just had one question on the staff payroll number. Was that 123 00:09:22,888 --> 00:09:26,328 I just had one question on the staff payroll number. Was that 124 00:09:26,408 --> 00:09:27,528 the exact amount of the budget? 125 00:09:29,528 --> 00:09:30,488 The exact amount in the budget 126 00:09:32,648 --> 00:09:36,008 had a little bit more than that because it has stipends for 127 00:09:36,728 --> 00:09:38,728 commission members. It also has office 128 00:09:38,888 --> 00:09:42,248 supplies. But for staffing, that is the exact 129 00:09:42,408 --> 00:09:44,248 amount 557. 130 00:09:48,648 --> 00:09:52,088 I think in the budget amount was a little bit higher then compared to 131 00:09:52,088 --> 00:09:52,568 the claim. 132 00:09:54,248 --> 00:09:55,208 Thank you. Yep. 133 00:09:57,848 --> 00:10:00,008 With that I would recommend your approval. 134 00:10:01,928 --> 00:10:03,848 Any other questions or discussions on financial matters? 135 00:10:06,008 --> 00:10:09,288 Hearing none, I'll ask for a motion to approve the claims register and financial report. 136 00:10:12,168 --> 00:10:15,528 Second motion in the second. Everybody in favor say aye. Aye. 137 00:10:12,168 --> 00:10:15,528 Second motion in the second. Everybody in favor say aye. Aye. 138 00:10:15,688 --> 00:10:18,488 Those opposed same sign. Okay, the motion carries unanimously. 139 00:10:20,808 --> 00:10:24,088 All right. Item three on our list tonight is the parking lot use 140 00:10:24,328 --> 00:10:26,968 agreement. With Valparaiso events. 141 00:10:24,328 --> 00:10:26,968 agreement. With Valparaiso events. 142 00:10:28,168 --> 00:10:31,528 Yes, Mr. President, members of the commission before you is a 143 00:10:31,608 --> 00:10:34,408 short-term use agreement for Valparaiso 144 00:10:35,208 --> 00:10:38,248 events. When I say short term, I'm really talking about short 145 00:10:35,208 --> 00:10:38,248 events. When I say short term, I'm really talking about short 146 00:10:38,728 --> 00:10:41,928 term one, the popcorn fest is this Saturday. 147 00:10:42,248 --> 00:10:45,528 Second, we do a one day use agreement. We did this 148 00:10:45,688 --> 00:10:49,128 last year for them to use the parking lot at the old 149 00:10:45,688 --> 00:10:49,128 last year for them to use the parking lot at the old 150 00:10:49,208 --> 00:10:52,088 McGill plant up at 909 Washington 151 00:10:52,648 --> 00:10:55,208 or Lafayette Street. It's just for staging of the 152 00:10:55,528 --> 00:10:58,488 parade. They have insurance. It's the same agreement 153 00:10:58,968 --> 00:11:02,328 as last year. So in your packet is the agreement 154 00:10:58,968 --> 00:11:02,328 as last year. So in your packet is the agreement 155 00:11:02,408 --> 00:11:03,848 signed by Katie Abel 156 00:11:05,848 --> 00:11:09,128 along with, I think we had a certificate of insurance. We did not get this out 157 00:11:09,448 --> 00:11:12,728 earlier. We really just didn't know when we didn't think, we didn't anticipate 158 00:11:09,448 --> 00:11:12,728 earlier. We really just didn't know when we didn't think, we didn't anticipate 159 00:11:13,608 --> 00:11:16,888 the parking lot would be available just due to timing of certain 160 00:11:17,128 --> 00:11:20,088 activities up at the Regal building. So they plan not to use 161 00:11:20,168 --> 00:11:23,528 it. But then now that it is available, so that's why 162 00:11:23,848 --> 00:11:27,208 it sort of came together at the last minute. But nonetheless, I would certainly 163 00:11:23,848 --> 00:11:27,208 it sort of came together at the last minute. But nonetheless, I would certainly 164 00:11:27,448 --> 00:11:28,648 recommend your approval. 165 00:11:30,808 --> 00:11:34,008 Great. Thank you. So. This is virtually a 166 00:11:34,168 --> 00:11:36,808 carbon copy of last year. And many years 167 00:11:34,168 --> 00:11:36,808 carbon copy of last year. And many years 168 00:11:36,968 --> 00:11:38,008 prior. Yes. 169 00:11:40,408 --> 00:11:43,848 Any questions or discussion on this use agreement? Hearing none 170 00:11:43,928 --> 00:11:47,368 will ask for a motion to approve the short term use agreement. So 171 00:11:47,368 --> 00:11:50,648 moved. Do we have a second? Second motion in a second. All 172 00:11:47,368 --> 00:11:50,648 moved. Do we have a second? Second motion in a second. All 173 00:11:50,648 --> 00:11:54,008 right, everybody in favor please say aye. Those opposed 174 00:11:54,168 --> 00:11:57,448 same site. Okay, the motion carries unanimously. We're moving quickly 175 00:11:57,688 --> 00:12:01,128 tonight. Item number four on our list is. 176 00:11:57,688 --> 00:12:01,128 tonight. Item number four on our list is. 177 00:12:02,968 --> 00:12:06,248 The neighborhood improvement grant guidelines, Ms. Maggie Clifton is here. 178 00:12:07,288 --> 00:12:10,728 To update us on that. Thank you, Maggie. Good afternoon. Thank you for your time. Just 179 00:12:10,968 --> 00:12:13,768 wanted to quickly touch base on the guidelines we're proposing for 180 00:12:10,968 --> 00:12:13,768 wanted to quickly touch base on the guidelines we're proposing for 181 00:12:14,328 --> 00:12:17,608 2027. Just as a reminder, these grant funds allow for 182 00:12:17,928 --> 00:12:20,408 neighborhood based projects to enhance public 183 00:12:20,808 --> 00:12:23,768 spaces, offer some community benefit and hopefully connect 184 00:12:24,088 --> 00:12:26,968 residents more to one another. Additionally connecting 185 00:12:24,088 --> 00:12:26,968 residents more to one another. Additionally connecting 186 00:12:27,288 --> 00:12:29,928 residents more with the city departments that help make these projects possible 187 00:12:31,528 --> 00:12:34,808 and just giving neighborhood groups an opportunity to turn their ideas 188 00:12:34,968 --> 00:12:35,448 into action. 189 00:12:36,968 --> 00:12:39,528 So we have been offering this program since 190 00:12:40,088 --> 00:12:43,528 2018. As you can see, we've had a really great reach nearly 50 191 00:12:43,608 --> 00:12:46,808 neighborhoods, 160 projects, and 192 00:12:46,968 --> 00:12:50,408 1.49 has been awarded by the redevelopment commission. And when you pair that 193 00:12:46,968 --> 00:12:50,408 1.49 has been awarded by the redevelopment commission. And when you pair that 194 00:12:50,888 --> 00:12:53,768 with local neighborhood matches on some of the projects, you get about 195 00:12:54,088 --> 00:12:56,328 2.25 million in positive community impact. 196 00:12:58,808 --> 00:13:02,248 So after nine successful grant cycles, we're kind of thinking about how 197 00:12:58,808 --> 00:13:02,248 So after nine successful grant cycles, we're kind of thinking about how 198 00:13:02,248 --> 00:13:05,688 do we continue to enhance this program? How do we continue to elevate 199 00:13:05,928 --> 00:13:09,208 our neighborhood groups? And so that was really the thought behind some of the 200 00:13:09,368 --> 00:13:12,728 changes that you see on the guidelines this year is really to just kind of encourage 201 00:13:12,888 --> 00:13:15,368 some of those neighborhood organizational best 202 00:13:15,448 --> 00:13:18,808 practices. And again, I think 203 00:13:18,888 --> 00:13:22,328 that this is highlighting those opportunities and things that we 204 00:13:22,408 --> 00:13:25,688 want to see our neighborhood groups doing, but I don't think it's going to deter 205 00:13:22,408 --> 00:13:25,688 want to see our neighborhood groups doing, but I don't think it's going to deter 206 00:13:26,008 --> 00:13:29,288 anyone because the number of neighborhood groups are already doing a lot of 207 00:13:29,608 --> 00:13:31,928 these things. But that's kind of our vision with some of the 208 00:13:33,928 --> 00:13:37,288 framing of the eligibility requirements and what we're hoping to do. So 209 00:13:33,928 --> 00:13:37,288 framing of the eligibility requirements and what we're hoping to do. So 210 00:13:37,368 --> 00:13:40,808 taking it from this HOA has an idea to 211 00:13:40,968 --> 00:13:44,328 this neighborhood is really engaging residents throughout the year, participating in our 212 00:13:44,488 --> 00:13:47,368 city programs and thinking more 213 00:13:48,248 --> 00:13:50,008 intentionally behind the projects that they're 214 00:13:48,248 --> 00:13:50,008 intentionally behind the projects that they're 215 00:13:50,008 --> 00:13:52,488 proposing. So trying to. 216 00:13:54,168 --> 00:13:56,088 Further develop that. 217 00:13:57,848 --> 00:14:01,288 So here you can see kind of the eligibility requirements that we're shooting 218 00:13:57,848 --> 00:14:01,288 So here you can see kind of the eligibility requirements that we're shooting 219 00:14:01,288 --> 00:14:04,168 for. So there's kind of six boxes that we're hoping to have 220 00:14:04,488 --> 00:14:07,768 checked. And like I mentioned, it's not really unusual 221 00:14:08,008 --> 00:14:11,368 for us to have these expectations, the three underlined here are 222 00:14:11,448 --> 00:14:14,888 what I would say are more new requirements. But I think a number 223 00:14:11,448 --> 00:14:14,888 what I would say are more new requirements. But I think a number 224 00:14:14,888 --> 00:14:18,168 of our neighborhoods that have applied year over year are doing a lot of 225 00:14:18,408 --> 00:14:21,848 this. But I think it's not asking anything unreasonable to 226 00:14:22,008 --> 00:14:25,368 expect them to have an annual public meeting and to attend in one 227 00:14:22,008 --> 00:14:25,368 expect them to have an annual public meeting and to attend in one 228 00:14:25,448 --> 00:14:28,728 of our neighborhood workshops that we offer. And hopefully that's mutually 229 00:14:28,888 --> 00:14:32,168 beneficial for both the city relationship and their own work in their 230 00:14:32,168 --> 00:14:34,568 neighborhood. So that is what we are 231 00:14:34,888 --> 00:14:36,408 proposing. A couple other 232 00:14:36,488 --> 00:14:39,768 modifications, just reorganizing the guidelines for 233 00:14:36,488 --> 00:14:39,768 modifications, just reorganizing the guidelines for 234 00:14:40,168 --> 00:14:43,608 clarity, enhanced application questions to better align with 235 00:14:43,688 --> 00:14:46,328 what we're looking for with our program goals and our eligibility 236 00:14:47,208 --> 00:14:50,568 or in our evaluating criteria. 237 00:14:47,208 --> 00:14:50,568 or in our evaluating criteria. 238 00:14:50,568 --> 00:14:53,928 Also, we kind of push the grant application deadline back a month. It's typically 239 00:14:54,088 --> 00:14:56,568 in March, but we saw April gives people a little bit more 240 00:14:56,808 --> 00:14:59,368 time. You know, February is kind of a rough time to be 241 00:14:59,608 --> 00:15:02,968 out, getting estimates and things like that. So adding that month will 242 00:14:59,608 --> 00:15:02,968 out, getting estimates and things like that. So adding that month will 243 00:15:03,048 --> 00:15:06,328 hopefully help that, but still give us enough time to hopefully complete those 244 00:15:06,488 --> 00:15:08,008 projects within the same calendar year. 245 00:15:11,448 --> 00:15:14,808 So pending approval of the guidelines will 246 00:15:11,448 --> 00:15:14,808 So pending approval of the guidelines will 247 00:15:14,888 --> 00:15:18,328 get the message out there, promote the new guidelines, update our 248 00:15:18,328 --> 00:15:21,528 materials on the website, and then continue to promote 249 00:15:21,768 --> 00:15:23,768 different neighborhood workshops and engagement opportunities 250 00:15:25,208 --> 00:15:25,608 to the groups. 251 00:15:30,328 --> 00:15:33,608 Very good. Oh, you have a question? Go ahead. Yeah, I do. A couple of 252 00:15:33,848 --> 00:15:36,968 neighbors, you know, after we had that storm on August 11th 253 00:15:37,288 --> 00:15:38,488 and then there was an article in the paper 254 00:15:40,008 --> 00:15:41,768 where they interviewed our city 255 00:15:42,088 --> 00:15:44,328 arborist. And he talked about 256 00:15:45,768 --> 00:15:49,208 a tree assessment. That would probably be 257 00:15:45,768 --> 00:15:49,208 a tree assessment. That would probably be 258 00:15:49,448 --> 00:15:52,328 a good idea for neighbors who have like older 259 00:15:52,648 --> 00:15:56,088 trees. And this is a complaint that's been going on 260 00:15:56,248 --> 00:15:59,288 for a couple years, especially in like the older neighborhoods where 261 00:15:59,368 --> 00:16:01,848 someone, the tree is clearly on their private property. 262 00:15:59,368 --> 00:16:01,848 someone, the tree is clearly on their private property. 263 00:16:03,448 --> 00:16:06,168 But it's lost branches and in different storms 264 00:16:06,968 --> 00:16:10,168 has knocked down power lines. And so what 265 00:16:10,408 --> 00:16:13,688 Matt was saying was that it would be a proactive 266 00:16:10,408 --> 00:16:13,688 Matt was saying was that it would be a proactive 267 00:16:14,168 --> 00:16:17,608 measure and a $100 fee to have 268 00:16:17,848 --> 00:16:20,968 your tree assessed. Now, we can't compel 269 00:16:21,208 --> 00:16:21,768 anybody to 270 00:16:23,288 --> 00:16:26,488 chop down their trees on private property. But 271 00:16:23,288 --> 00:16:26,488 chop down their trees on private property. But 272 00:16:26,968 --> 00:16:30,408 would the fee assessment, you know, because right now if you went in my and 273 00:16:30,488 --> 00:16:33,128 talked to neighbors in my neighborhood, they would have a list of 274 00:16:34,328 --> 00:16:37,528 homeowners that they think should have an assessment. So 275 00:16:34,328 --> 00:16:37,528 homeowners that they think should have an assessment. So 276 00:16:38,088 --> 00:16:41,448 would the $100 fee be something that a 277 00:16:41,528 --> 00:16:43,768 neighborhood grant could apply for. 278 00:16:46,328 --> 00:16:49,688 After, I don't even know what the process would be to identify it. But again, it's 279 00:16:46,328 --> 00:16:49,688 After, I don't even know what the process would be to identify it. But again, it's 280 00:16:49,768 --> 00:16:52,888 not compelling anybody to do anything, but it is 281 00:16:53,208 --> 00:16:56,248 giving them a little nudge. Like something 282 00:16:56,648 --> 00:17:00,008 that Nipsco wouldn't chop down. But, you know, 283 00:17:00,248 --> 00:17:03,368 because we've had like on our street over the past couple of 284 00:17:00,248 --> 00:17:03,368 because we've had like on our street over the past couple of 285 00:17:03,528 --> 00:17:05,768 years, the same trees. 286 00:17:07,128 --> 00:17:07,848 Have lost branches. 287 00:17:09,848 --> 00:17:12,888 And knocked on the power lines and the whole streets been without power. 288 00:17:13,928 --> 00:17:17,368 So I guess I'm saying all that to say would the 289 00:17:17,768 --> 00:17:18,408 $100 fee 290 00:17:20,008 --> 00:17:23,448 be something that would be included in the program guidelines because 291 00:17:23,448 --> 00:17:26,568 I know tree plantings are included, but also there 292 00:17:23,448 --> 00:17:26,568 I know tree plantings are included, but also there 293 00:17:26,888 --> 00:17:30,328 are other creative ideas. Right, yes. And we certainly try 294 00:17:30,328 --> 00:17:32,488 to keep it open. So we're inviting those other creative 295 00:17:32,568 --> 00:17:35,608 ideas. We have tried to stay away from more maintenance 296 00:17:36,168 --> 00:17:39,288 type projects, which in my mind, I've got one of those 297 00:17:36,168 --> 00:17:39,288 type projects, which in my mind, I've got one of those 298 00:17:39,768 --> 00:17:43,208 pesky old trees in my backyard too. And I see that more as a maintenance 299 00:17:43,688 --> 00:17:44,248 responsibility of that. 300 00:17:45,208 --> 00:17:48,568 Homeowner, but that's, and I've 301 00:17:48,808 --> 00:17:52,088 not. We've not been approached by neighborhood groups with that 302 00:17:48,808 --> 00:17:52,088 not. We've not been approached by neighborhood groups with that 303 00:17:52,488 --> 00:17:52,728 concept. 304 00:17:54,808 --> 00:17:55,448 So I'm not sure about that. 305 00:17:57,368 --> 00:18:00,728 Yeah, I'm just wondering and I'm thinking out loud here, I guess 306 00:18:01,048 --> 00:18:03,288 publicly, which is probably something that's ill 307 00:18:01,048 --> 00:18:03,288 publicly, which is probably something that's ill 308 00:18:03,288 --> 00:18:06,488 advised. I know in our budget 309 00:18:07,128 --> 00:18:07,208 we do 310 00:18:09,288 --> 00:18:12,568 a tree match to the parks. And if this is something 311 00:18:12,808 --> 00:18:16,088 they go out and do, they made it out something just working with parks to help 312 00:18:12,808 --> 00:18:16,088 they go out and do, they made it out something just working with parks to help 313 00:18:16,888 --> 00:18:19,768 with tree health and maintenance that, you know, we provide 314 00:18:20,808 --> 00:18:24,088 funds or they can use the tree match, I guess, for that type of 315 00:18:24,488 --> 00:18:27,928 program. That might be a better fit, I think, than maybe 316 00:18:24,488 --> 00:18:27,928 program. That might be a better fit, I think, than maybe 317 00:18:28,008 --> 00:18:30,888 the neighborhood where some neighborhoods really don't have an 318 00:18:30,968 --> 00:18:34,408 association. And so I don't know. It's more of a maintenance 319 00:18:34,728 --> 00:18:38,168 project. Well, this would be the assessment. It would be the 320 00:18:34,728 --> 00:18:38,168 project. Well, this would be the assessment. It would be the 321 00:18:38,168 --> 00:18:40,488 assessment fee for a neighbor to 322 00:18:40,648 --> 00:18:43,768 determine. And what they want to do in terms of 323 00:18:44,168 --> 00:18:47,208 maintaining it is obviously their 324 00:18:47,608 --> 00:18:48,968 decision since it would be on private 325 00:18:49,208 --> 00:18:52,328 property. But, you know, I think the 326 00:18:52,888 --> 00:18:56,168 tree match fund is really great to use that. That reminded me 327 00:18:56,568 --> 00:18:59,688 we may want to bump that up a little bit 328 00:19:00,008 --> 00:19:03,288 because of all the trees that were lost in the storm. 329 00:19:00,008 --> 00:19:03,288 because of all the trees that were lost in the storm. 330 00:19:03,288 --> 00:19:06,728 But, you know, this would be more so, I could see it being 331 00:19:06,728 --> 00:19:09,928 a neighborhood project actually because I know 332 00:19:10,728 --> 00:19:11,608 a lot of people that 333 00:19:13,128 --> 00:19:15,768 already know of the trees that are problematic in their 334 00:19:13,128 --> 00:19:15,768 already know of the trees that are problematic in their 335 00:19:15,848 --> 00:19:18,808 neighborhoods. Well, and I know just to follow up on the storm 336 00:19:19,048 --> 00:19:22,248 related, we are promoting a couple of upcoming neighborhood plantings in your 337 00:19:22,328 --> 00:19:24,488 area. One of them is on October 3rd and October 338 00:19:24,648 --> 00:19:27,928 10th. It just so happened that those neighborhoods applied earlier this year 339 00:19:24,648 --> 00:19:27,928 10th. It just so happened that those neighborhoods applied earlier this year 340 00:19:28,168 --> 00:19:31,048 to do neighborhood tree plantings. And so we're trying to highlight those 341 00:19:31,848 --> 00:19:35,288 and invite people with the storm damage that we know so many neighborhoods face 342 00:19:35,688 --> 00:19:38,248 to kind of consider those types of projects for the grant in the 343 00:19:35,688 --> 00:19:38,248 to kind of consider those types of projects for the grant in the 344 00:19:38,248 --> 00:19:40,808 future. But again, that would be more of a public space 345 00:19:42,648 --> 00:19:45,848 right of way type of planting. But yes, I kind of see 346 00:19:46,568 --> 00:19:49,048 that as, and I understand the 347 00:19:49,048 --> 00:19:52,488 concept, but I see that it's problematic because it's on 348 00:19:49,048 --> 00:19:52,488 concept, but I see that it's problematic because it's on 349 00:19:52,488 --> 00:19:54,808 private property. As opposed to public 350 00:19:55,048 --> 00:19:57,448 property. And most of these grants have been things 351 00:19:58,568 --> 00:20:02,008 done to benefit the neighborhood as a community 352 00:19:58,568 --> 00:20:02,008 done to benefit the neighborhood as a community 353 00:20:02,328 --> 00:20:05,608 whole. I do know that Nepsco has gone around because they went through 354 00:20:05,848 --> 00:20:06,168 my neighborhood. 355 00:20:08,888 --> 00:20:12,248 And they trimmed back a bunch of trees. They put notices out that 356 00:20:12,328 --> 00:20:15,528 they were going to be coming through. I know that we 357 00:20:12,328 --> 00:20:15,528 they were going to be coming through. I know that we 358 00:20:15,928 --> 00:20:19,128 contacted them after we received a notification to make certain 359 00:20:19,368 --> 00:20:21,128 that when they were trimming our 360 00:20:21,208 --> 00:20:24,568 trees, that they were not doing 361 00:20:25,128 --> 00:20:28,488 it excessively. But we also too pay for that 362 00:20:25,128 --> 00:20:28,488 it excessively. But we also too pay for that 363 00:20:29,048 --> 00:20:29,608 service ourselves 364 00:20:31,448 --> 00:20:32,568 because it's on our private property. 365 00:20:34,808 --> 00:20:37,768 Right, the tree trimming. Right. Yeah. I was just 366 00:20:34,808 --> 00:20:37,768 Right, the tree trimming. Right. Yeah. I was just 367 00:20:38,488 --> 00:20:41,688 talking about the assessment fee. But 368 00:20:42,488 --> 00:20:45,928 I just found it interesting because our arborist was 369 00:20:46,568 --> 00:20:49,528 interviewed for the article in the newspaper and did talk about this 370 00:20:46,568 --> 00:20:49,528 interviewed for the article in the newspaper and did talk about this 371 00:20:50,168 --> 00:20:50,648 that he thought it would be 372 00:20:52,568 --> 00:20:54,488 a best practice going forward. 373 00:20:58,328 --> 00:20:59,688 That's it. Any other questions on the guidelines? 374 00:21:01,448 --> 00:21:04,808 Great. I guess we need a motion to approve the 375 00:21:05,048 --> 00:21:07,048 proposed guidelines for 2027. 376 00:21:08,808 --> 00:21:10,408 So moved. We have a second. 377 00:21:12,408 --> 00:21:15,128 Motion and a second. All in favor, please signify by saying aye. 378 00:21:12,408 --> 00:21:15,128 Motion and a second. All in favor, please signify by saying aye. 379 00:21:16,568 --> 00:21:19,528 Any opposed same sign? Okay, the motion passes. Thank you, Maggie. Thank you very much. 380 00:21:20,888 --> 00:21:24,168 Very great program. What year are we in now? This is 381 00:21:24,568 --> 00:21:26,008 going to be the 10th grade cycle 382 00:21:24,568 --> 00:21:26,008 going to be the 10th grade cycle 383 00:21:27,128 --> 00:21:30,488 wild. People love it. Thank you for your support. 384 00:21:30,648 --> 00:21:34,088 Thanks, Maggie. All right. Item 385 00:21:34,328 --> 00:21:37,688 number five on our list tonight and the last of our scheduled 386 00:21:34,328 --> 00:21:37,688 number five on our list tonight and the last of our scheduled 387 00:21:37,928 --> 00:21:41,368 items is the. Workforce housing grant application from. 388 00:21:42,808 --> 00:21:46,008 Poor, sorry, almost at Porter community homes. It's paradise 389 00:21:46,248 --> 00:21:49,688 community homes. Kevin Cornett is here to talk to us about that. 390 00:21:46,248 --> 00:21:49,688 community homes. Kevin Cornett is here to talk to us about that. 391 00:21:49,688 --> 00:21:51,288 And I'm going to step out. Thank you. 392 00:21:55,928 --> 00:21:56,408 I'm here for. 393 00:21:58,328 --> 00:22:01,688 Our proposal tonight. I didn't with Paradise Community Homes. I'm on the technical committee for 394 00:21:58,328 --> 00:22:01,688 Our proposal tonight. I didn't with Paradise Community Homes. I'm on the technical committee for 395 00:22:01,768 --> 00:22:04,888 them. And we are seeking a positive outcome for 396 00:22:05,368 --> 00:22:08,808 our grant request. Hopefully. We're 397 00:22:08,808 --> 00:22:12,248 requesting $500,000 for our infrastructure cost at 398 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:13,608 our Cumberland crossings project. 399 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:13,608 our Cumberland crossings project. 400 00:22:17,208 --> 00:22:20,648 Pretty sure everybody knows what we're doing over there. Everybody should have got a copy of the 401 00:22:20,648 --> 00:22:22,808 packet and everything. So I'm here to answer any questions you have. 402 00:22:24,328 --> 00:22:26,888 We're building 17 attainable houses over there 403 00:22:24,328 --> 00:22:26,888 We're building 17 attainable houses over there 404 00:22:28,248 --> 00:22:31,368 and nine lots that will be sold in market value. We believe 405 00:22:31,688 --> 00:22:34,248 when the project is finished, it'll probably have upwards of. 406 00:22:35,448 --> 00:22:38,568 A $20 million value. So a $500,000. 407 00:22:35,448 --> 00:22:38,568 A $20 million value. So a $500,000. 408 00:22:40,648 --> 00:22:43,608 I guess you could call it investment. For us to help pay for the 409 00:22:43,848 --> 00:22:44,168 infrastructure. 410 00:22:45,928 --> 00:22:46,648 I think is a pretty good return. 411 00:22:51,208 --> 00:22:51,368 Any other. 412 00:22:53,048 --> 00:22:56,168 Pardon me? Further presentation or is this open for questions? 413 00:22:56,968 --> 00:23:00,328 Just go ahead and hit me. Any questions? What do you got? All right. Let's open it up. 414 00:23:00,968 --> 00:23:04,328 Let me maybe put together a staff report based 415 00:23:00,968 --> 00:23:04,328 Let me maybe put together a staff report based 416 00:23:04,488 --> 00:23:07,848 on the grant request that came in. So I think I had 417 00:23:08,328 --> 00:23:11,768 18 attainable new single family homes and 418 00:23:11,848 --> 00:23:13,368 you're 17 or is it 18 419 00:23:16,088 --> 00:23:19,048 that would be sold at market, which is above the 420 00:23:20,008 --> 00:23:23,368 300,000. And I think there was 421 00:23:23,768 --> 00:23:26,008 an estimated infrastructure cost of about 422 00:23:23,768 --> 00:23:26,008 an estimated infrastructure cost of about 423 00:23:26,648 --> 00:23:29,368 $1.75 million in the 424 00:23:29,448 --> 00:23:32,408 request, which is in our budget. Was 425 00:23:33,048 --> 00:23:34,648 $500,000. So in our budget, I think we had. 426 00:23:36,648 --> 00:23:37,608 500,000 for infrastructure 427 00:23:39,608 --> 00:23:42,728 related expenses. And so 428 00:23:43,048 --> 00:23:46,328 maybe you could speak a little bit, Kevin, on the timeline. I know 429 00:23:46,488 --> 00:23:49,688 it's in your grant application, but it seemed like you were hoping to start 430 00:23:46,488 --> 00:23:49,688 it's in your grant application, but it seemed like you were hoping to start 431 00:23:50,888 --> 00:23:54,168 maybe this fall. Yes. And again, the infrastructure, again, just 432 00:23:54,328 --> 00:23:57,528 to be clear for the commission members per our guidelines is only for the 433 00:23:57,848 --> 00:24:01,288 public infrastructure. So it's not private driveways and 434 00:24:01,288 --> 00:24:04,168 stuff like that. It's really meant to be for public 435 00:24:01,288 --> 00:24:04,168 stuff like that. It's really meant to be for public 436 00:24:06,648 --> 00:24:07,608 development cost 437 00:24:09,128 --> 00:24:12,568 water, sewer lines, curb gutters, sidewalks, that kind of 438 00:24:12,648 --> 00:24:16,008 stuff. But not driveways. Right. All of it built 439 00:24:12,648 --> 00:24:16,008 stuff. But not driveways. Right. All of it built 440 00:24:16,328 --> 00:24:19,528 to city standards. Yeah, we hope to start, well actually we should be removing 441 00:24:19,848 --> 00:24:23,288 trees. We started actually removing trees the day before the storm. So our 442 00:24:23,288 --> 00:24:26,728 tree trimmers had to pull off the job to go take care of all the emergency stuff that's going 443 00:24:23,288 --> 00:24:26,728 tree trimmers had to pull off the job to go take care of all the emergency stuff that's going 444 00:24:26,808 --> 00:24:29,048 on in the county. So they should be back 445 00:24:29,208 --> 00:24:32,568 there. I think they started back up today. It'll take 446 00:24:32,648 --> 00:24:32,728 about. 447 00:24:34,968 --> 00:24:38,248 A week, maybe 10 days to get the trees off of there. We have not 448 00:24:34,968 --> 00:24:38,248 A week, maybe 10 days to get the trees off of there. We have not 449 00:24:38,568 --> 00:24:42,008 signed a contract yet with our excavator, but we're in talks with them right 450 00:24:42,008 --> 00:24:43,688 now. He's ready to start in October. 451 00:24:45,928 --> 00:24:49,128 So hopefully we'll have all the infrastructure in depending on 452 00:24:49,448 --> 00:24:52,888 weather. This is all weather related when we get to Slate in the year. So you have 453 00:24:49,448 --> 00:24:52,888 weather. This is all weather related when we get to Slate in the year. So you have 454 00:24:53,688 --> 00:24:57,128 that and then we get as much as we can done. Hopefully we'll have all the 455 00:24:57,288 --> 00:25:00,648 infrastructure in and then we'll just start digging holes in the 456 00:25:00,808 --> 00:25:04,168 spring as soon as the weather breaks. And just like I say, it's all weather dependent when you're 457 00:25:00,808 --> 00:25:04,168 spring as soon as the weather breaks. And just like I say, it's all weather dependent when you're 458 00:25:04,408 --> 00:25:06,328 doing dirt work. So we're looking at that. 459 00:25:09,768 --> 00:25:12,968 190 to 120 days after that that we should have some houses ready to 460 00:25:13,208 --> 00:25:13,288 sell. 461 00:25:15,368 --> 00:25:18,808 Have you received bids yet for the actual or just proposals? 462 00:25:19,848 --> 00:25:22,248 We got proposals, but we're narrowing that down to an actual 463 00:25:22,968 --> 00:25:24,808 bid, which you haven't selected anybody yet. 464 00:25:26,488 --> 00:25:29,368 Is that correct? You haven't selected anybody? Well, we haven't made it. It hasn't gone through the 465 00:25:29,448 --> 00:25:32,888 board, but yeah, we had two contractors. One of them will not be able to 466 00:25:33,048 --> 00:25:35,608 start until the spring, so we're going to go with the one that can actually start 467 00:25:36,728 --> 00:25:39,208 at this October. Just so we can kind of push this along. 468 00:25:36,728 --> 00:25:39,208 at this October. Just so we can kind of push this along. 469 00:25:42,248 --> 00:25:45,688 Thank you. Sorry. That's all right. That's right. I had a couple questions. 470 00:25:46,968 --> 00:25:49,848 Kevin. If I'm looking at the preliminary. 471 00:25:46,968 --> 00:25:49,848 Kevin. If I'm looking at the preliminary. 472 00:25:51,128 --> 00:25:52,008 I think that's what this is called. 473 00:25:54,808 --> 00:25:57,768 Going east-west there's like, I'll call it rows of how there's three rows of 474 00:25:57,848 --> 00:26:01,128 houses. One face is the east-west street 475 00:26:01,688 --> 00:26:04,808 there. Not Valparaiso. Bullseye-like Bullseye-like, yeah. 476 00:26:05,848 --> 00:26:08,648 And then there's an alleyway, and then there's going to be a new road. 477 00:26:10,568 --> 00:26:13,928 On either side of which there'll be homes. That wraps around and then connects back 478 00:26:10,568 --> 00:26:13,928 On either side of which there'll be homes. That wraps around and then connects back 479 00:26:14,008 --> 00:26:17,208 up with Burlington Beach from Cumberland. Or 480 00:26:17,288 --> 00:26:18,088 Bullseye Lake from Cumberland. 481 00:26:20,408 --> 00:26:22,888 If I'm talking about these three rows of houses from north to 482 00:26:22,968 --> 00:26:24,808 south, which of these are going to be 483 00:26:26,568 --> 00:26:28,088 the attainables versus the market rate? 484 00:26:29,688 --> 00:26:30,248 These will all be attainable. 485 00:26:32,648 --> 00:26:35,608 Okay. These two right here. Okay, so this southernmost 486 00:26:35,768 --> 00:26:39,128 part, the southern third, two-thirds rather. These right here on 487 00:26:35,768 --> 00:26:39,128 part, the southern third, two-thirds rather. These right here on 488 00:26:39,208 --> 00:26:40,248 bullseye. And these two right here. 489 00:26:42,408 --> 00:26:43,688 Okay, great. Thank you. That's helpful. 490 00:26:45,608 --> 00:26:48,728 All right. And while we have you here, 491 00:26:48,728 --> 00:26:51,288 Kevin, this is a bit off topic from the current 492 00:26:48,728 --> 00:26:51,288 Kevin, this is a bit off topic from the current 493 00:26:51,608 --> 00:26:53,928 request, but do you have any updates that you'd like to share 494 00:26:55,048 --> 00:26:58,088 or can you share any updates on the project over by 495 00:26:58,328 --> 00:27:01,688 Valparaiso University that you started last year? That one 496 00:26:58,328 --> 00:27:01,688 Valparaiso University that you started last year? That one 497 00:27:01,928 --> 00:27:05,288 there, we have acquired the land. There is a project going on 498 00:27:05,688 --> 00:27:08,968 at the corner of Linwood and Bound Street, and that's the interfaith. 499 00:27:10,488 --> 00:27:13,528 Building that they're doing. And what's kind of holding us up on that is 500 00:27:13,928 --> 00:27:16,968 they have to replace the water line through there of which we have to 501 00:27:17,928 --> 00:27:21,128 pay for part of that too. So part of the waterline that's being replaced on 502 00:27:21,448 --> 00:27:23,688 mound is ours. They have not made 503 00:27:24,808 --> 00:27:28,248 any, I don't even think they've got anybody to bid the thing yet. So they're 504 00:27:24,808 --> 00:27:28,248 any, I don't even think they've got anybody to bid the thing yet. So they're 505 00:27:28,248 --> 00:27:30,568 kind of dragging their feet on that. So when they get that 506 00:27:30,808 --> 00:27:33,528 established, then we can start establishing up. We are 507 00:27:34,008 --> 00:27:37,288 under, we do have most of the engineering done on it. And after 508 00:27:37,288 --> 00:27:40,488 that, we'll put that out for bid as well. So if I remember, the purpose of 509 00:27:37,288 --> 00:27:40,488 that, we'll put that out for bid as well. So if I remember, the purpose of 510 00:27:40,808 --> 00:27:43,688 that grant that the RDC provided was for land 511 00:27:43,848 --> 00:27:47,128 acquisition. And so you have acquired the land. It's just not 512 00:27:48,248 --> 00:27:51,688 developed yet. Yeah, the land is ours. Yes. Okay. All right. 513 00:27:48,248 --> 00:27:51,688 developed yet. Yeah, the land is ours. Yes. Okay. All right. 514 00:27:53,528 --> 00:27:55,208 Any other questions on this current proposal? 515 00:28:00,488 --> 00:28:03,928 Three sections, right? Pardon me? It's reimbursable basically 516 00:28:00,488 --> 00:28:03,928 Three sections, right? Pardon me? It's reimbursable basically 517 00:28:04,008 --> 00:28:05,928 at a 50% completion rate. Yes. 518 00:28:07,528 --> 00:28:10,968 Yeah, that'll work. The other dollars to use it so it gets started out. That's coming from. 519 00:28:12,088 --> 00:28:15,528 Other funds that you all are raising to be able to pay for that now before 520 00:28:12,088 --> 00:28:15,528 Other funds that you all are raising to be able to pay for that now before 521 00:28:15,608 --> 00:28:19,048 we actually start reimbursing. So, yes, we're, you know, 522 00:28:19,288 --> 00:28:22,408 we're like everybody else. We're looking for donations. And other 523 00:28:23,128 --> 00:28:24,088 avenues of money. 524 00:28:27,368 --> 00:28:30,488 We're new at this and we have everything. We're in our right mind about doing 525 00:28:30,808 --> 00:28:34,088 this and why we're doing it, but we really had no idea how 526 00:28:34,328 --> 00:28:37,208 much all this stuff really cost. You know, the infrastructure 527 00:28:37,928 --> 00:28:39,528 cost for this is just astronomical. 528 00:28:41,368 --> 00:28:44,168 You know, for a small project like this upwards of $2 529 00:28:44,328 --> 00:28:47,688 million. So when you're trying to build an attainable house 530 00:28:47,928 --> 00:28:49,528 and you wind up with a lot that cost 531 00:28:51,208 --> 00:28:54,408 the actual cost is, you know, upwards of $70,000. I 532 00:28:54,408 --> 00:28:56,968 mean, it's hard to keep them. It's hard to keep them without some 533 00:28:56,968 --> 00:28:59,688 help. You have to, I mean, it just takes a ton of money. 534 00:29:02,008 --> 00:29:04,408 So when you received the 535 00:29:05,208 --> 00:29:08,568 564,500 from the RDC for 536 00:29:08,728 --> 00:29:12,168 the purchase of the 5.41 acres, I thought 537 00:29:12,328 --> 00:29:13,288 that at that time 538 00:29:16,008 --> 00:29:18,888 Paradise Homes was looking to raise money 539 00:29:19,688 --> 00:29:22,808 for this prep for that project. Yes. And so 540 00:29:23,768 --> 00:29:24,808 what this request is 541 00:29:26,728 --> 00:29:29,928 for the other project for an amount of 542 00:29:32,168 --> 00:29:35,448 500,000. Of which you're looking for funding for that 543 00:29:35,688 --> 00:29:38,728 as well. So to me it seems like there's two big projects going on 544 00:29:35,688 --> 00:29:38,728 as well. So to me it seems like there's two big projects going on 545 00:29:39,208 --> 00:29:42,488 which are great. I mean we need more attainable housing in 546 00:29:42,808 --> 00:29:45,288 this community. But you didn't really have the money. 547 00:29:47,208 --> 00:29:50,488 For the first project. Yet. But now 548 00:29:47,208 --> 00:29:50,488 For the first project. Yet. But now 549 00:29:51,528 --> 00:29:54,968 you're moving forward and asking for funding for the second 550 00:29:55,288 --> 00:29:55,368 project. 551 00:29:57,448 --> 00:30:00,808 Has the first one stalled? The first one is stalled. But we had to 552 00:30:00,888 --> 00:30:04,248 purchase the land when it's available. You know chunks of land like this don't come 553 00:30:00,888 --> 00:30:04,248 purchase the land when it's available. You know chunks of land like this don't come 554 00:30:04,328 --> 00:30:07,528 up very often. And if we cannot move on it, they go away. 555 00:30:08,568 --> 00:30:09,848 You know, and working with the university. 556 00:30:11,368 --> 00:30:14,408 Is probably most everybody up here has, you know, when they do make a decision 557 00:30:11,368 --> 00:30:14,408 Is probably most everybody up here has, you know, when they do make a decision 558 00:30:15,128 --> 00:30:18,488 and when they're not in transition with new administration or something, it was 559 00:30:18,568 --> 00:30:19,368 a perfect time to do it. 560 00:30:20,968 --> 00:30:24,168 But like I said with the Mountain Street project, the interfaith 561 00:30:24,408 --> 00:30:27,368 thing. So this all kind of backed us up. This one over here 562 00:30:24,408 --> 00:30:27,368 thing. So this all kind of backed us up. This one over here 563 00:30:28,088 --> 00:30:30,968 was ready to go. So as opposed to just waiting. 564 00:30:32,888 --> 00:30:35,928 It's better to move than to wait because everything is going up 565 00:30:36,408 --> 00:30:39,448 the whole time. That's another reason that we want to get started 566 00:30:36,408 --> 00:30:39,448 the whole time. That's another reason that we want to get started 567 00:30:39,928 --> 00:30:42,728 this year on the infrastructure because we've already been told 568 00:30:43,688 --> 00:30:46,808 after the first of the year. Everything's going up because of fuel 569 00:30:46,888 --> 00:30:50,008 costs and wages. So the bid right now that we have for 570 00:30:46,888 --> 00:30:50,008 costs and wages. So the bid right now that we have for 571 00:30:50,088 --> 00:30:53,528 this, if we don't move now, it'll be more after the first 572 00:30:53,688 --> 00:30:56,968 of the year. So then when are you anticipating that 573 00:30:57,448 --> 00:30:59,528 this water line will be 574 00:31:01,368 --> 00:31:03,928 completed so that Paradise homes can move forward 575 00:31:01,368 --> 00:31:03,928 completed so that Paradise homes can move forward 576 00:31:05,368 --> 00:31:08,648 on that Linwood Park project? Well, like I say, 577 00:31:08,808 --> 00:31:12,168 we're kind of waiting on the other developer down on the end and that's been 578 00:31:12,248 --> 00:31:15,688 kind of a, it's been kind of an odd project because 579 00:31:12,248 --> 00:31:15,688 kind of a, it's been kind of an odd project because 580 00:31:15,688 --> 00:31:19,128 we really didn't know what it was going to be to start with. And 581 00:31:19,128 --> 00:31:21,528 it's changed scope a couple of times. 582 00:31:22,648 --> 00:31:26,088 So they're kind of waiting on the water line. I believe, I'm 583 00:31:22,648 --> 00:31:26,088 So they're kind of waiting on the water line. I believe, I'm 584 00:31:26,088 --> 00:31:29,448 not sure for their funding. But with when we get our 585 00:31:29,528 --> 00:31:32,648 engineering done, which should be wrapping up sometime here in the next couple of 586 00:31:32,728 --> 00:31:36,088 weeks, then we can come back and start our process of going through 587 00:31:36,408 --> 00:31:39,528 plan and BZA and everything like that to start selling property off of that 588 00:31:36,408 --> 00:31:39,528 plan and BZA and everything like that to start selling property off of that 589 00:31:40,248 --> 00:31:43,528 too. Okay. All right. Because we're going to have, we'll have some market rate 590 00:31:43,768 --> 00:31:46,648 lots there as well. Right. And that's going to be phase 591 00:31:46,728 --> 00:31:49,928 one, if I recall correctly. Yeah. So that'll help fund 592 00:31:50,008 --> 00:31:53,288 that. And by the time we get that done, and believe me, this 593 00:31:53,448 --> 00:31:56,488 is not how we had it planned. But, you know, other people 594 00:31:57,128 --> 00:31:59,848 have other plans too and we have to work within it. Everybody 595 00:31:59,848 --> 00:32:03,288 else's world too. Ideally, we could have 596 00:31:59,848 --> 00:32:03,288 else's world too. Ideally, we could have 597 00:32:03,368 --> 00:32:04,728 worked over there and then put this on hold. 598 00:32:06,248 --> 00:32:08,408 But as opposed to doing nothing, we figured we better do something. 599 00:32:09,688 --> 00:32:13,128 All right. Thank you. Sure. And I just want to point out that addendum two had 600 00:32:13,288 --> 00:32:16,648 the uses of funds for this current project in addendum four had 601 00:32:13,288 --> 00:32:16,648 the uses of funds for this current project in addendum four had 602 00:32:16,728 --> 00:32:17,288 the sources of funding. 603 00:32:19,208 --> 00:32:22,328 $720,000 would be from the sale of the market rate lots on. 604 00:32:24,248 --> 00:32:27,528 And that's the only way we can do this. You know, we sell 605 00:32:24,248 --> 00:32:27,528 And that's the only way we can do this. You know, we sell 606 00:32:27,768 --> 00:32:30,888 the nicer lots or not the nicer lots, but the ones with better 607 00:32:30,888 --> 00:32:33,368 exposure, they're a little bit bigger so we can have some of 608 00:32:33,368 --> 00:32:36,808 our, some of our builders build what they want to build 609 00:32:36,888 --> 00:32:39,208 on there, then that'll be up to them to incorporate 610 00:32:36,888 --> 00:32:39,208 on there, then that'll be up to them to incorporate 611 00:32:39,288 --> 00:32:42,568 those. But we believe we can get a fair price for the lots 612 00:32:42,888 --> 00:32:46,328 because lots are at a premium in town too. Yeah. And then there's another 613 00:32:46,488 --> 00:32:48,968 line of sources of funds that says savings and assets of 614 00:32:49,368 --> 00:32:52,728 $742,000. Are those real hard assets 615 00:32:49,368 --> 00:32:52,728 $742,000. Are those real hard assets 616 00:32:53,128 --> 00:32:55,688 you already have access to? Yeah, we have, yeah, we have 617 00:32:55,688 --> 00:32:59,128 that. You know, we're in partnerships with the welters to sell 618 00:32:59,208 --> 00:33:02,488 part of the old frat house to them. So that was money coming back 619 00:32:59,208 --> 00:33:02,488 part of the old frat house to them. So that was money coming back 620 00:33:02,648 --> 00:33:05,688 from that to help pay for the land. Okay. Great. 621 00:33:06,648 --> 00:33:10,088 Any other questions? Okay, I just want to clarify the reason Bill abruptly. Stood 622 00:33:10,088 --> 00:33:13,208 up and walked out is he is the president and CEO of Paradise Community 623 00:33:13,528 --> 00:33:16,088 Homes. That's no surprise to anybody up 624 00:33:13,528 --> 00:33:16,088 Homes. That's no surprise to anybody up 625 00:33:16,088 --> 00:33:19,128 here. Probably not a surprise to anybody in the community 626 00:33:19,368 --> 00:33:22,168 either. But I just wanted to clarify the reason he is 627 00:33:22,968 --> 00:33:24,968 no longer seated here. He's recusing himself from this matter. 628 00:33:26,888 --> 00:33:30,328 I would just say I was on the same page with you, Barb, as we were doing this. And 629 00:33:30,408 --> 00:33:33,848 we have two major projects in play and either kind of stalled out. And so I just want to 630 00:33:33,848 --> 00:33:37,208 make sure that the timing. Was there and get the delay. We use the money 631 00:33:37,368 --> 00:33:40,328 to buy the land and now you're waiting to be able to 632 00:33:37,368 --> 00:33:40,328 to buy the land and now you're waiting to be able to 633 00:33:40,488 --> 00:33:43,928 access. So I appreciate that that's going to happen. And then this. With 634 00:33:43,928 --> 00:33:47,288 the property, the land's available. We're ready to go. We've got a project that you can 635 00:33:47,368 --> 00:33:50,648 get around. By selling those marker rates. So I appreciate that clarity 636 00:33:47,368 --> 00:33:50,648 get around. By selling those marker rates. So I appreciate that clarity 637 00:33:50,808 --> 00:33:53,288 there because it helps me too. Sure. I can understand 638 00:33:54,488 --> 00:33:57,848 that. Sure. But I mean when the property comes up 639 00:33:58,888 --> 00:34:01,688 and George knows that if you're not ready to go, somebody else will have 640 00:34:02,008 --> 00:34:05,368 it. And believe me they wouldn't put. Those types of houses on 641 00:34:05,448 --> 00:34:08,408 that property if they had the opportunity to do it. They'd be building something different. 642 00:34:09,608 --> 00:34:13,048 So that's the things that we're trying to fill. And I 643 00:34:13,048 --> 00:34:14,088 appreciate your concerns as well. 644 00:34:13,048 --> 00:34:14,088 appreciate your concerns as well. 645 00:34:16,008 --> 00:34:19,448 As playing that waiting game and then the cost will go up exponentially. 646 00:34:22,248 --> 00:34:25,608 And then you will be looking for more money. Yep, we don't 647 00:34:25,688 --> 00:34:28,648 do it now. It either won't get done or. 648 00:34:25,688 --> 00:34:28,648 do it now. It either won't get done or. 649 00:34:29,768 --> 00:34:30,328 It'll just be a lot more. 650 00:34:34,248 --> 00:34:37,528 All right. And I just want to, again, I probably should have said this at the 651 00:34:37,528 --> 00:34:40,168 outset, but just as background again for anybody who may be watching at home. 652 00:34:37,528 --> 00:34:40,168 outset, but just as background again for anybody who may be watching at home. 653 00:34:41,128 --> 00:34:44,168 Keeping track of what we're up to, this is the second year we've had. 654 00:34:45,928 --> 00:34:48,888 Housing related grant program from the RDC 655 00:34:49,448 --> 00:34:52,728 last year. Biggest grant was awarded to Paradise Community Homes for the land 656 00:34:49,448 --> 00:34:52,728 last year. Biggest grant was awarded to Paradise Community Homes for the land 657 00:34:52,888 --> 00:34:56,248 acquisition we just discussed. This year the budget was increased. 658 00:34:58,808 --> 00:35:02,008 But the amount for infrastructure was half a million dollars. This project alone 659 00:35:02,408 --> 00:35:05,688 requires at least half a million dollars. So we're seeking to 660 00:35:05,928 --> 00:35:08,728 provide that to Paradise Community Homes here on the second project. 661 00:35:10,088 --> 00:35:10,248 With that. 662 00:35:12,168 --> 00:35:15,448 Hearing no other discussion or questions, I will ask for a motion to approve this request. 663 00:35:12,168 --> 00:35:15,448 Hearing no other discussion or questions, I will ask for a motion to approve this request. 664 00:35:19,928 --> 00:35:23,048 Second. Motion in a second. All in favor say aye. 665 00:35:25,368 --> 00:35:28,488 Those opposed same sign hearing none. Motion carries 666 00:35:25,368 --> 00:35:28,488 Those opposed same sign hearing none. Motion carries 667 00:35:28,648 --> 00:35:31,448 unanimously. Thank you very much. Thank you. 668 00:35:32,408 --> 00:35:35,848 All right. Item six takes us to other business. Anything George? Yes, I have three 669 00:35:35,928 --> 00:35:38,008 items. I'll update the commission 670 00:35:38,088 --> 00:35:41,448 on. First is that they last meeting 671 00:35:38,088 --> 00:35:41,448 on. First is that they last meeting 672 00:35:41,608 --> 00:35:44,248 I updated the commission and notified you that after the storm 673 00:35:45,288 --> 00:35:48,488 on August 11th there was a small portion of the roof that collapsed 674 00:35:48,808 --> 00:35:51,768 at the Regal Building in 909 Washington Street. We did 675 00:35:48,808 --> 00:35:51,768 at the Regal Building in 909 Washington Street. We did 676 00:35:52,408 --> 00:35:55,448 file an insurance claim. We did meet with the adjuster out 677 00:35:55,528 --> 00:35:58,968 there. And so they sent their report 678 00:35:59,928 --> 00:36:03,368 and now the insurance company has hired a structural 679 00:35:59,928 --> 00:36:03,368 and now the insurance company has hired a structural 680 00:36:03,528 --> 00:36:06,888 engineer to come on site and further evaluate 681 00:36:07,848 --> 00:36:10,248 the cause of damage and necessary 682 00:36:10,328 --> 00:36:13,528 repairs. So we did meet with them on site this week 683 00:36:14,008 --> 00:36:17,128 on Tuesday. I anticipate they will have 684 00:36:14,008 --> 00:36:17,128 on Tuesday. I anticipate they will have 685 00:36:17,528 --> 00:36:18,888 their report done in the next two weeks 686 00:36:20,568 --> 00:36:23,688 and then that will get sent to the insurance company and hopefully 687 00:36:24,328 --> 00:36:26,648 they'll make a determination on coverage 688 00:36:24,328 --> 00:36:26,648 they'll make a determination on coverage 689 00:36:28,408 --> 00:36:31,448 and so forth so we can get going with the 690 00:36:31,688 --> 00:36:34,968 repairs. It is holding up the remediation that's taking place 691 00:36:35,288 --> 00:36:37,928 in the building. So I just wanted to update the commission on 692 00:36:37,928 --> 00:36:40,968 that. Item number two is just for the 693 00:36:37,928 --> 00:36:40,968 that. Item number two is just for the 694 00:36:41,528 --> 00:36:44,888 commission. We're at that time of year we start working on 695 00:36:45,128 --> 00:36:48,568 our budgets and nearing completion. So as in 696 00:36:48,568 --> 00:36:51,768 years past I will present the draft of the budget at the 697 00:36:48,568 --> 00:36:51,768 years past I will present the draft of the budget at the 698 00:36:51,928 --> 00:36:54,968 October meeting for final approval at the November 699 00:36:55,208 --> 00:36:58,648 meeting. So in between now and the 700 00:36:58,888 --> 00:37:02,088 October meeting I'll probably sit down with one or two of you at a time 701 00:37:03,288 --> 00:37:05,928 and just kind of go through sort of where we're at with the budget 702 00:37:08,008 --> 00:37:11,288 and again it will present it in detail at the October 703 00:37:11,368 --> 00:37:13,448 meeting. Item number 704 00:37:13,768 --> 00:37:16,728 three, just one new I got notified 705 00:37:13,768 --> 00:37:16,728 three, just one new I got notified 706 00:37:17,208 --> 00:37:17,368 yesterday 707 00:37:19,368 --> 00:37:22,008 and this has come up I think about a year ago with the city council 708 00:37:23,368 --> 00:37:26,328 but in so some city council members already have a copy of it. 709 00:37:23,368 --> 00:37:26,328 but in so some city council members already have a copy of it. 710 00:37:30,168 --> 00:37:33,608 On the agenda I think for the meeting on Monday will be 711 00:37:33,848 --> 00:37:37,208 a proposal an evaluation proposal, a dynamic impact study 712 00:37:37,288 --> 00:37:40,728 of the Valparaiso redevelopment commission. And so 713 00:37:37,288 --> 00:37:40,728 of the Valparaiso redevelopment commission. And so 714 00:37:40,888 --> 00:37:44,328 I wanted to one this as a public document. And so I just want to make sure 715 00:37:45,288 --> 00:37:48,728 since it's dealing with the redevelopment commission I wanted to make sure you get a copy 716 00:37:48,888 --> 00:37:52,328 of it. So that will be on the city council 717 00:37:48,888 --> 00:37:52,328 of it. So that will be on the city council 718 00:37:52,328 --> 00:37:54,008 meeting for discussion and 719 00:37:54,168 --> 00:37:57,528 consideration. And so if it moves forward we 720 00:37:57,608 --> 00:38:00,888 look forward to working with the city council 721 00:38:01,768 --> 00:38:05,128 and however this proposal moves from there. But I just didn't want you to read about 722 00:38:01,768 --> 00:38:05,128 and however this proposal moves from there. But I just didn't want you to read about 723 00:38:05,288 --> 00:38:08,408 it or hear about it. And since there's two city council members here 724 00:38:10,008 --> 00:38:12,968 this is not a discussion item but just want to make sure you had a copy of it 725 00:38:13,688 --> 00:38:16,488 and was aware of at least what was going on related to the 726 00:38:13,688 --> 00:38:16,488 and was aware of at least what was going on related to the 727 00:38:16,968 --> 00:38:19,608 commission. So with that, that's all I have 728 00:38:21,048 --> 00:38:24,248 there under other business. Okay. Great thank you 729 00:38:24,568 --> 00:38:28,008 yeah on that last point. I mean this is a topic that's been kicked 730 00:38:24,568 --> 00:38:28,008 yeah on that last point. I mean this is a topic that's been kicked 731 00:38:28,088 --> 00:38:30,488 around for several years by members on council. 732 00:38:31,848 --> 00:38:35,208 And so I will be waiting with bated breath to hear how 733 00:38:35,288 --> 00:38:35,448 that goes. 734 00:38:37,368 --> 00:38:40,328 And based on the proposal at least that I see here in front of me 735 00:38:37,368 --> 00:38:40,328 And based on the proposal at least that I see here in front of me 736 00:38:40,408 --> 00:38:43,608 now. It looks kind of interesting. So we'll see what they do. 737 00:38:45,048 --> 00:38:45,288 Let's see. 738 00:38:47,848 --> 00:38:51,208 At this time I'll open it up to anybody from the public who wishes to address the 739 00:38:47,848 --> 00:38:51,208 At this time I'll open it up to anybody from the public who wishes to address the 740 00:38:51,288 --> 00:38:51,368 commission. 741 00:38:53,368 --> 00:38:54,968 Seeing none I'll adjourn the meeting. Thank you.