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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting –May 21, 2010 <br /> <br /> <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br /> <br /> D. South Bend Central Development Area <br /> <br />(1) Landscaping of Commission owned <br />property downtown. <br /> <br />Mr. Schalliol noted that on May 9 the <br />Commission approved the planting of trees at <br />the corner of Jefferson and Main. This <br />simple act drew multiple compliments from <br />area businesses and passersby. <br /> <br />To continue our efforts at this highly visible <br />corner, staff would like to plant 18 Crab <br />Apple trees on the grassy lot two lots south <br />of Jefferson. Total cost, including the trees <br />and their planting is $4,900. <br /> <br />In addition, there are 12 missing trees along <br />the “S” curve by Crowe. The current trees <br />along this stretch are Ash, and with the <br />Emerald Ash Borer, the City Forester <br />suggests replacing the missing trees with <br />Honey Locust. There are also 2 missing Pear <br />trees near the intersection of Wayne and <br />Lafayette, for a total of 14 trees. Total cost <br />for this area is $4,400. <br /> <br />Total cost of these two quotes is $9,300. <br />Staff requests your approval of these quotes. <br /> <br />C <br />Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by <br />OMMISSION APPROVED THE LANDSCAPING OF <br />C <br />OMMISSION OWNED PROPERTY DOWNTOWN <br />Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the <br />Commission approved the landscaping of <br />additional Commission owned property <br />downtown. <br /> <br /> <br /> E. Airport Economic Development Area <br /> <br />(1) Real Estate Purchase and Rehabilitation <br />Agreement for 701 Pennsylvania Ave. <br />(Wenger Homestead) <br /> 10 <br /> <br />