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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – November 10, 2022 <br />Commissioner Wax asked if there is a reason funds are specifically coming out of <br />River West TIF? <br />Mr. Bauer notes that has generally been where it has come out of but a portion of <br />it does come out of River East. Funds normally come from the two largest <br />districts. Mr. Bauer stated that he will confirm the reason with Admin and Finance <br />and relay that message to Commissioners. <br />Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the <br />motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request (2023 <br />Non-Project Budget) submitted on Thursday, November 10, 2022. <br />6.Progress Reports <br />A.Tax Abatement <br />1.Mr. Bauer noted there is a tax abatement going to Council for one of the <br />two office towers where St. Joseph Hospital was located. Approximately <br />69 units of the office building with 20% affordable units. <br />B.Common Council <br />1.Commissioner Wax states the South Bend Chocolate proposal is going to <br />be presented at Council Monday. <br />C.Other <br />1.Mr. Barrett, a resident, asked the Commission about an accountability <br />report from Mr. Matthews as the December 31st deadline is approaching <br />with regards to the substantial completion of his project. Mr. Barrett has <br />filed two public records requests for reports and has received none. He <br />respectfully request Commissioners that legal matters should arise by <br />sending a letter of default. He would hope there was a grocery store but is <br />sensing there will not be. This is from sections 4.7, 4.5 and 4.13 of the <br />agreement. He notes that reasonable requests have not been answered. <br />Mr. Barrett again stated the city’s five core values, one of these issues is <br />accountability. <br />2.Secretary Warner asked legal to provide their thoughts by the next meeting <br />on this subject. <br />7.Next Commission Meeting: <br />Thursday, November 21, 2022 <br />8.Adjournment <br />Thursday, November 10, 2022, 10:24 a.m. <br />Troy Warner, Secretary Marcia Jones, President