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(49 a o') 45pUrN °Fti Department of Community ncs Investment Memorandum February 28, 2013 TO: Redevelopment Commission FROM: David Relos, Economic Development Planner' SUBJECT: Unity Gardens @ La Salle Square Update Since 2009, Unity Gardens has had a community garden at La Salle Square on Commission owned property. This garden has grown in scope and outreach in each successive year, and now includes a growing hoop for four season growing, a covered seating area for the surrounding community to gather, and hosts an annual La Salle Square Luau to celebrate the garden and those who benefit from its produce. At today's meeting, Sara Stewart, whose first garden in 2008 has grown to 48 in 2012, will give an update on Unity Garden's impact, goals, and vision for the future. Currently, Sara is in process of working with AEP to bring electricity to the site. She is actively fundraising to cover any costs not donated by AEP, and asks the Commission to consider a possible future funding request if so needed. In December 2011, the Commission and Unity Gardens entered into a Temporary Use and License Agreement (Agreement) for the La Salle Square garden. This Agreement is for a one year period, with renewable options for four successive twelve month periods (November 1 through October 31). Within the Agreement, the Commission is granted termination rights upon written notification. If termination occurs, the Commission agrees to pay Unity Gardens up to $10,000 to relocate up to three temporary structures. Because of Unity Garden's outreach and growth at this site, and to assist it to grow into the future, staff requests Commission approval to amend the Agreement by extending it to fifteen (15) years, keeping in place its termination rights for development opportunities, and to increase the relocation payment to up to $20,000, to accommodate the future growth of the garden. 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 1 P: 574- 235 -9371 1 FAX: 574 - 235 -9021 1 SOUTH BEN DIN.GOV