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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME du LAC, and VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA, INC. This Memorandum of Understanding (this "Agreement") is made and executed between the City of South Bend, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Public Works (together, the "City"), The University of Notre Dame du Lac, ("Notre Dame"), and Visit South Bend Mishawaka, Inc., an Indiana non profit corporation, ("VSB"), (collectively referred to as the "Parties.") WHEREAS, Pursuant to I.C. 36-9-6-2, the City Board of Public Works has supervisory authority over the City streets, alleys, sewers, public grounds, and other City ROW; and WHEREAS, the Parties share a mutual interest in improving South Bend, Indiana; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to jointly partner in the redesign, modernization and improvements, as described herein, of certain right of ways, streets, landscaping and multi -purpose pathways to create a destination for year-round use, visitation, economic development, and tourism in a manner contemplated herein this Agreement; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City, Notre Dame and VSB do hereby mutually agree as follows: I. EFFECTIVE DATE This Agreement shall be effective as of August 22 , 2023. II. GENERAL PROJECT The planned improvements for the project ("Project") shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a) Installation of multi -purpose paths conducive to'pedestrian and bicycle usage; b) Installation of premium quality landscaping; c) Street milling and paving; d) Street striping; e) Installation of new curbs and sidewalks; f) Installation of street and pathway lighting; and g) Installation of wayfinding signage and other enhancements to create attraction and use by both residents and visitors.