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iCITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> budget requests for the Neighborhood Corridors grant. Mr. Bauer went on to present on the vacant <br /> building credit enhancement, the South Bend 2045 Plan, and neighborhood plans. Councilmember <br /> Lee questioned whether those who had already applied for the Vibrant Places Grant would have to <br /> do so again. Mr. Bauer responded yes if they were to reapply, and the process is faster. <br /> Mr. Bauer continued with the Community Investment Budget (Civil City Funds, <br /> Capital/Trustee/Debt Service Funds, Redevelopment Funds), Redevelopment Funds, and TIF <br /> Revenues. Mr. Bauer discussed upcoming and ongoing projects that include more than a$1M match <br /> to support 2 IHCDA Low Income Housing Tax Credit Applications for Advantix Development <br /> Corp. and KCH Companies (awards announced in November). There is $4.5 M for the Rebuilding <br /> Our Streets initiative(new 3-year cycle).The$34 M Neighborhood Improvement Bond Projects will <br /> help fund projects that included the Walker Field Improvements, MLK Park Improvements, <br /> Southeast Park, LaSalle Ave. Streetscape, Kennedy Park, Mishawaka Ave. Streetscape, Portage- <br /> Elwood, Coquillard Park, River Bridge Connector, and Hill Street Trail, Linden Ave. Streetscape, <br /> and SB Avenue Streetscape. Additional Projects include $2M for LaSalle Park Upgrades, $500k to <br /> support Pure Green Farms Phase II, $500k for scattered site Permanent Supportive <br /> Housing match, and$3.5 M for Fire Station No. 8 renovation. <br /> New opportunities discussed in the presentation include READI 2.0, Hotel/Motel, PSCDA, and <br /> Federal Opportunities. <br /> Mr. Bauer closed his presentation with the Department of Community Investments 2024 goals. <br /> Committee Chair Niezgodski opened the floor to Councilmembers for final questions and remarks <br /> regarding the presentation. <br /> Councilmembers provided closing remarks and thanked Mr. Bauer and his team on their work in <br /> Community Investment. <br /> Councilmember Tomas Morgan voiced her concerns related to staff capacity to pursue federal <br /> funding that includes once in a lifetime opportunity such as the historic federal funding to cities <br /> through the infrastructure, investment JOBS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. <br /> Mr. Bauer indicated the Department of Technology has assisted DCI on grant opportunities. Mr. <br /> Bauer responded they are strategic in the grant opportunities they pursue to ensure they meet their <br /> priorities, and they work with consultants to supplement their staff. <br /> Mr. Bauer thanked his team and Directors for their leadership and commitment. <br /> Committee Chair Niezgodski opened the floor to the Public for questions or comments. <br /> There was no one from the public audience with <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 P.M. <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend.Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 I I D574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov <br /> 4 <br />