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CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – 08.22, 2024 <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />Commission to invest in streets and infrastructure and he expects that <br />trend to continue for 2025. <br /> <br /> <br />C. Other <br /> <br />Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, stated two <br />meetings ago, the Redevelopment Commission approved the purchase of <br />Union Station and the sale of Claeys Candy. Both properties close on <br />Tuesday, so the city will be transferring over the Claeys property and then <br />starting the process of onboarding Union Station to the city. Mr. Molnar <br />also shared photos from Mr. Divita, Principal City Planner, the new <br />grocery store at Western Ave. and Olive St. that the Redevelopment <br />Commission approved and is on track to open next year at this busy <br />intersection. <br /> <br />President Troy Warner asked what the long-term plan is for Union Station. <br />Mr. Caleb Bauer stated that the city is exploring Amtrak service being <br />restored there and that is underway as far as the feasibility analysis, but <br />that will require a lot of other partners. The short-term plan is, access to <br />the data center through that facility and through the existing lease <br />agreements, it will remain secure access until such time as a broader <br />public reactivation occurs. Commissioner Wax asked reasonable <br />expectations of when an Amtrak deal could come. Mr. Bauer explained it <br />would be dependent on federal funding sources and what programs exist <br />related to support for passenger rail expansion. Mr. Bauer also stated that <br />we are currently in meetings regarding future partnerships. Commissioner <br />Relos asked if there is a current access agreement and Ms. Danielle <br />Campbell Weiss, Asst. City Attorney confirmed that as well as Mr. Molnar <br />stated there is revenue coming in. Mr. Molnar said part of the data center’s <br />lease payment is they do provide 24/7 on-site security. <br /> <br />7. Next Commission Meeting <br />Thursday, September 12, 2024, 9:30 a.m. <br /> <br />8. Adjournment <br />Thursday, August 22, 2024, 10:22 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />______________________________ ______________________________ <br />Vivan G. Sallie, Secretary Troy Warner, President