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Bill Cutter, staff member presenting the package, explained the requests: $150,000 for the exterior improvement program (15% match of listed eligible work), $150,000 for the key‑building (structural) program (50% match up to the stated maximum), and up to $5,000 for sidewalk matching funds. Cutter said the total requested reimbursements equaled $305,000.

Commissioners discussed project scale and vetting. Cutter said the owner plans $2.14 million in exterior improvements and $1.1 million in structural work within a larger $4.4 million rehabilitation. Commissioners asked about other city funding; Corte r responded there were no other city subsidies attached to this project and that the units will be market‑rate rentals with an on‑site manager. Staff confirmed contractor bids had been supplied (two bids for major elements) and that the commission's programs require reimbursement documentation before payment.

Commissioners also noted a procedural funding gap: Cutter said the revolving loan fund currently contains about $100,000 but the RDC budget includes a $300,000 appropriation to be moved into the revolving fund later this year through city council actions and a public hearing. Cutter said that if a disbursement request arrives before the council transfer, staff would hold the claim until funds are formally transferred into the revolving loan fund.

Motions to adopt Resolutions 2025‑340 (exterior), 2025‑341 (key‑building), and 2025‑342 (sidewalks, later amended to correct an address from 403 to 430 North Street) were each moved, seconded and passed by voice vote. The amended resolution correcting the address also passed.

Commissioners discussed implementation timing; staff said the owner estimates construction completion by December 2026 with some residential occupancy phased earlier. Cutter said reimbursements would be handled either by direct payment or by reimbursement upon submission of invoices and documentation.

The approval is intended to support rehabilitation of a long‑vacant downtown building into market‑rate apartments and to use the revolving loan fund to incentivize private investment in downtown rehabilitation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Logansport Redevelopment Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Logansport Redevelopment Commission approved $305,000 in reimbursements for rehabilitation of the former Elks Building at 430 North Street, funding exterior, structural and sidewalk work from the city’s revolving loan fund.","taxTitle","Logansport City, Cass County, Indiana","taxId",63775,"location","Indiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187516,"Redevelopment commission approves $300,000 for farmers market foundation project",770,1502000,2272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5069673-fb93061b13fa78fa27e04256fcd9f9c8&start=1502&end=2272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5069673-fb93061b13fa78fa27e04256fcd9f9c8/thumbnail_1502000.jpg","/articles/6187516/Indiana/Redevelopment-commission-approves-300000-for-farmers-market-foundation-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187516-ca650c7131d0955ae353faacd6e3d923/orig.mp4?Expires=1773734892&Signature=GSBRxW76xkD1aByk0600HT2GAXyMdhJpawXvPtV2CmjDgmW744i4LF6aNx3uUQ70i4N737dVN9cy03BIAHzMfEVYE8X9zBXIDIdodPotZ8exU1WPVMtv4I5NjRdVrUCp0yMPhbNQTbbxPWJcmDnv4bDAjhFa1Eb-4b9n04A-4Xa~oWcnNZSCTdGc4j8KAiyTUFTht3JxMDZoEc2c7AZ0gdfql~qAxmb3TUFj9~8fpnArxWDD1HcBx7fhSg7CS-KdlCouYdCtNcaCPHxH6hGmrSKR2UpeCSeagJQPaGmxA6XJ7UkCF10MsYbcJx2MBdxhbaXQEiT0kp0fXWJwsQLvFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Logansport Redevelopment Commission on April 22 approved a $300,000 allocation to support foundation and subsurface work for the downtown farmers market project.

Bill Cutter, staff member presenting the request, said structural engineers discovered buried rubble and crushed brick beneath the site and recommended using helical piles bearing on limestone about 12 feet below grade. Cutter said that approach is similar to work done at the events center and represents a lower‑cost solution than full excavation.

Cutter told commissioners the commission has approximately $300,000 earmarked in infrastructure funds for this type of work and recommended a reimbursement to Cass County Community Foundation Holdings (the entity that will own the building) for the outlay. The staff presentation said the $300,000 would be split among two funding sources listed in the resolution; the motion recorded a split of $100,000 from the consolidated TIF fund and $150,000 from the industrial park fund in the motion language as presented.

Commissioners pressed for more detail on the project’s total scope and remaining costs; Cutter and proponents said the subsurface conditions made total project costs uncertain and that the $300,000 is a carve‑out to address the foundation and helical‑pile work. Matt Lewellen (project representative) and a partner, Vicky (full name in packet), were listed as presenters previously; Cutter asked them to join for technical questions but led the meeting discussion.

A motion to accept Resolution 2025‑333, approving up to $300,000 to be paid to Kaskan Community Foundation Holdings (Farmers Market) with the stated fund splits, was moved and seconded. Commissioners voted and the motion passed.

Cutter and commissioners said the work is not expected to be completed in the next one or two months and that timing into 2025 is likely for construction work tied to the subsurface remediation. They also noted the project team had previously briefed city council members and engaged county officials on funding discussions.","The Logansport RDC approved a $300,000 reimbursement to the Cass County Community Foundation Holdings for the downtown farmers market project to address unexpected subsurface foundation issues, with funding split among local TIF funds.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187518,"Redevelopment commission approves up to $150,000 to buy downtown parcels; demolition steps to follow",574,927000,1501000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5069673-fb93061b13fa78fa27e04256fcd9f9c8&start=927&end=1501","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5069673-fb93061b13fa78fa27e04256fcd9f9c8/thumbnail_927000.jpg","/articles/6187518/Indiana/Redevelopment-commission-approves-up-to-150000-to-buy-downtown-parcels-demolition-steps-to-follow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187518-03a479e815d8c32320480ce7d724cffd/orig.mp4?Expires=1773734892&Signature=RkrMbpksSo83~2H~6xNY8kSVNd2hAI~0PoQbiMMy7ZjhBEnxTdDvMBXoxisPD222n8gGKfFhYI8RI-DnT2TAYNeEAuOu~gN42zvwCjEvqG23I6aITAWIIHELyBIIwtTidipQxquETpmQTeXae-BzOPxkn3h482KqLkCokbpYR0gO0ihgnNJ4CR~mOB-Cvvyj6VkyIrL5ttnqP4IATxgLTEh12Lgk8Uxf2fWRSX8MJI8xW9w8t1gZHG2CxJgTtURi8Aw6ULawtW3ing-BFlmKS8BkAEpkt99SRXjinqd3me1mmPiwPcXecyA~xPRKhJsKEwTJk1C9Y-MGRT5shwpt~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Logansport Redevelopment Commission on April 22 approved a resolution authorizing use of TIF funds to purchase two downtown parcels at 41 East Marcus Street and 10 Melbourne Avenue for a not-to-exceed total of $150,000.

Bill Cutter, a staff member who presented the proposal, told commissioners the $150,000 allocation breaks down as $100,000 payable to Tom Worst and $50,000 to Worst Incorporated, with up to $7,000 available for two certified appraisals and payment of delinquent property taxes as described in the resolution. The resolution also authorizes use of downtown and consolidated TIF funds for certain related expenses.

The move follows negotiations on a prior asking price the sellers had presented to the mayor’s office; Cutter said the parties negotiated the figure down from $300,000 to $150,000. Cutter emphasized that the current approval covers acquisition steps and not demolition: \"Today's request does not involve demolition,\" he said, and added the city would need asbestos testing and a state demolition permit before taking down structures.

Commissioners discussed next steps if the purchase proceeds. Cutter said he expects to require a second appraisal, to have Malcolm (commission member) review phase‑I environmental reports already submitted for the three parcels, and then to schedule title work and closing. He recommended ordering an asbestos survey early so demolition permitting can proceed more quickly if the acquisition and environmental reviews support that path.

Commissioners also noted practical constraints attached to demolition. Cutter and others flagged possible DNR and river‑proximity complications and cited previously received demolition estimates ranging roughly from $151,000 to $171,000 for the factory on the riverfront. Several speakers said those environmental and site constraints make bids and permitting more time‑consuming and may require separate funding later.

A motion to accept Resolution 2025‑332, authorizing use of TIF dollars for the purchase and associated costs as described, was moved and seconded. The roll call was taken by voice; commissioners voted in favor and the motion passed.

The commission did not allocate demolition funds at the meeting. Cutter said that if the phase‑I review and the second appraisal are satisfactory, staff would return with requests for asbestos testing and any demolition funding required by the permits and contractor estimates.

The commission’s packet identifies the following funding authorities and conditions in the approved resolution: a purchase not to exceed $150,000 (split to the sellers as above), appraisal expenses up to $7,000, and authority to use up to $668,600 from the downtown TIF and $138,400 from the consolidated TIF for expenses listed in the resolution.","The Logansport Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution to buy properties at 41 East Marcus Street and 10 Melbourne Avenue for up to $150,000 and cleared initial steps toward possible demolition of a deteriorated factory on the site; asbestos testing, a second appraisal and permitting were discussed as next steps.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187504,"Commission approves multiple program disbursements: small business loan, career center equipment, landscaping contract and bond payments",2213,592000,2805000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5069673-fb93061b13fa78fa27e04256fcd9f9c8&start=592&end=2805","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5069673-fb93061b13fa78fa27e04256fcd9f9c8/thumbnail_592000.jpg","/articles/6187504/Indiana/Commission-approves-multiple-program-disbursements-small-business-loan-career-center-equipment-landscaping-contract-and-bond-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187504-6f8c0ba9aec39c481603b8936a4b95a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773734892&Signature=FtYDD-EK4y8tm~gE4qhhmGXdHRGpWiea3B5gDhiGxJGv1e3we-k~h4w3XAJW7ZPy75nAlf-sImTEPK9eaVbtX2-KbZh9yO2dX5V8wizm3Xwg~~nNokD3rTrSPsSOAPiqxuuQPE2C1RpSmzFGv2X35Yp6-5V9H~Y~n8CTFvfxQQB2WP5~cuP3gWC1eBBqYzaaP3qq93~beOUjPzhoXHaV8aYXJGa~cKLSzIYbB8gumLsiWo~5guzfhpoVNw51R1gC1~QQBdZ~GrhJ3exudJYvhi4fPDTL7TX0SzyGrbffb6JzXy6nbQbeuX~9dJuaWzK3LgDBUI4Jor5vCWJmTkYmtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its April 22 meeting the Logansport Redevelopment Commission approved a group of smaller program disbursements and bond payments covering business assistance, career‑training equipment, landscaping services and annual trustee payments.

People’s Social: The commission approved Resolution 2025‑331 to provide a 15% revolving‑loan program match of $4,478.43 to People’s Social to fund exterior improvements, a handicap ramp and associated work. Bill Cutter presented background that the business purchased the property for $225,000, invested roughly $108,000 to date, and is requesting the 15% match under the revolving loan program. The motion passed by voice vote.

Century Career Center: The commission approved Resolution 2025‑234 to reimburse Lewis Cass School Corporation up to $20,457.62 for a horizontal band saw serving welding and machine trades pathways. Cutter and commissioners discussed equipment cost variance and why commercial instructional equipment can be substantially more expensive than home‑shop models; the commission approved the reimbursement with the stated split between downtown and consolidated TIF funds.

Landscaping contract and discretionary cap: The commission accepted a landscaping services contract with H and H Landscaping and approved Resolution 2025‑343 authorizing up to $45,000 from the discretionary fund for seasonal maintenance of RDC properties. Cutter noted additional properties were added to the scope and that the Board of Works will approve the services contract per procurement rules.

Bond/trust payments: The commission approved several trustee payments to Security Federal Bank for developer purchase bonds and related developer bond passes. Resolutions included payment amounts for Lexington Village bond interest and other developer bonds (motions recorded for Resolution 2025‑337, 2025‑338 and 2025‑339). Cutter explained the payment mechanics: typically the RDC retains 25% of annual increment and returns 75% to the project; amounts approved reflect trustee fees and the return payment formula. One payment passed with one abstention recorded in the meeting.

Each of these motions was moved and seconded in turn and passed by voice vote; staff will process reimbursements or payments following standard invoice and trustee procedures.","The commission approved a $4,478.43 revolving‑loan match for People’s Social, $20,457.62 reimbursement for Century Career Center equipment, a landscaping services contract with a $45,000 discretionary cap, and several trustee bond payments to Security Federal Bank.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187508,"Commission approves industrial park road, airport drainage and tree‑removal reimbursements totaling ~$281,000",0,3840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5069673-fb93061b13fa78fa27e04256fcd9f9c8&start=3840&end=3840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5069673-fb93061b13fa78fa27e04256fcd9f9c8/thumbnail_3840000.jpg","/articles/6187508/Indiana/Commission-approves-industrial-park-road-airport-drainage-and-treeremoval-reimbursements-totaling-281000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187508-3e1e826effa416b671e2456200116a25/orig.mp4?Expires=1773734892&Signature=KTCUWlj75KFgOShaSsp5BD5cb1GgBwLlhx7mEfenY6DJrlIi8esZYHJT5dOaBdt03Sg6zvGn9aFxtJt2IFZdsr0UlFY39rk83LNrGyZ4C9qvMoo0aZe4aXLLnrhWmEeNBLUp-kubXRCNOPMVz14bYwlES2U68AhrO~pQ3wl-a41E2CrRR3HFEVxfGIprB7-5Xt0HIjWangA4Mbzj9eO4KqATII5sBC0m00gJEyUk7OnT~Wm1Bxy1knRrMYmShaGXwtK9WNYc1YPIUz0O2X9rgR~88NXR5X5OeGMD~tKrF4aVoWfBY8Dxpkc26m1tNHmZNMVqXP-YXnuI7Dih~WuOaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Logansport Redevelopment Commission on April 22 approved a suite of infrastructure items affecting the Industrial Park and the municipal airport, including a Community Crossings‑matched milling and paving project and an interim reimbursement for airport drainage fill work.

Commissioners authorized $202,740.88 to fund milling and paving of the Industrial Park Roadway. Bill Cutter, staff member, said the final bids came back higher than earlier estimates; the Community Crossings grant covers half of the project and the RDC is funding the local match. Cutter described the roadway as a nearly one‑mile, thicker pavement section designed for heavy truck traffic and said the work was necessary to address long‑running road deterioration.

Separately, the commission approved an interim disbursement of up to $78,000 to Zimplement Excavating to allow fill placement on six acres of industrial park lot tied to a mandated airport drainage project. Cutter said trees already were removed and the excavation/fill contractor needs the interim payment now; the airport authority has agreed to reimburse the commission once the airport’s project disburses funds. The commission’s motion authorizes the money to be paid from the Industrial Park TIF and specified that reimbursement may be returned either to the industrial park fund or to the discretionary fund based on later direction.

Commission discussion clarified the wash nature of the airport reimbursement: staff said the $78,000 will be returned when the airport project reimburses the commission, though timing may be several months later. Commissioners discussed whether reimbursed funds should flow back to discretionary funds or to the industrial park fund; staff said either was possible and left the decision to the commission when reimbursement arrives.

Cutter also reported that a previously discussed ballot of demolition and other property actions in the industrial area remains scheduled for next year and that demolition permitting and environmental constraints (river proximity, foundation conditions) have increased contractor cost estimates for certain projects in the area.

Motions to adopt Resolution 2025‑336 (industrial park road funding) and Resolution 2025‑335 (airport tree removal/interim reimbursement to Zimplement Excavating) were moved, seconded and passed by voice vote.

Staff noted the Community Crossings grant process imposes procurement constraints that prevent early contractor solicitation in some cases; staff said the commission had previously encumbered funds and the increase covered the difference between earlier estimates and the final bid.","The commission authorized $202,740.88 for industrial park road milling/paving under a Community Crossings project and approved up to $78,000 in interim funding to allow airport drainage fill work; both will be reimbursed to the RDC/industrial park funds and require coordination with state grant rules.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission backs $305,000 in downtown Elks Building improvements; revolving loan fund short $200,000 until council transfer

Redevelopment commission approves $300,000 for farmers market foundation project

Redevelopment commission approves up to $150,000 to buy downtown parcels; demolition steps to follow

Commission approves multiple program disbursements: small business loan, career center equipment, landscaping contract and bond payments

Commission approves industrial park road, airport drainage and tree‑removal reimbursements totaling ~$281,000