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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting -December 18, 2009 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br />B. Airport Economic Development Area <br />(2) continued... <br />Mrs. Kolata noted that this is an application <br />to the revolving loan fund that EPA funded <br />for the City of South Bend. It is our original <br />money, not stimulus money. The rules are <br />slightly different. The Commission would be <br />the applicant for up to $500,000 of loan and a <br />maximum grant of $160,000. We would <br />blend this money with other funds available, <br />Section 108 or TIF, when we do the <br />demolition of the Foundry Building. <br />Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by <br />Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, <br />Commission authorized making application <br />for a Grant and Loan from EPA Funded <br />Citywide Revolving Loan Fund for the <br />Environmental portion of demolition costs at <br />former Studebaker Foundry. <br />(3) Update on Unity Gardens project. <br />Ms. Sara Stewart-Uzelac reported on the <br />success of the Unity Gardens project city <br />wide, and at the site the Redevelopment <br />Commission provided at LaSalle Square. <br />Unity Gardens is a unique and holistic public <br />health initiative, working with a variety of <br />organizations to stimulate economic <br />development in an action-oriented and health <br />focused manor through developing a new, <br />local, sustainable food system. <br />Ms. Uzelac noted that what is most unique <br />about the Unity Gardens is an approach <br />based on unconditional sharing. Through <br />empowerment and facilitative education, the <br />COMMISSION AUTHORIZED MAKING <br />APPLICATION FOR A GRANT AND LOAN FROM <br />EPA FUNDED CITYWIDE REVOLVING LOAN <br />FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PORTION OF <br />DEMOLITION COSTS AT FORMER STUDEBAKER <br />FOUNDRY <br />REPORT ON SUCCESS OF UNITY GARDENS <br />7 <br />