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CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – October 24 , 2024 3 be addressed with the analysis and no timeframe is established yet. INDOT would also need to be approved, and more follow-ups will be presented in the future. Upon a motion by David Relos for approval, seconded by Vivian Sallie, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the budget request as presented on October 24, 2024. 2. Lease Agreement (Main/Wayne Parking Garage & SB Bike Garage Inc.) Erin Michaels, Property Development Manager, presented a lease agreement for the Main/Wayne Parking Garage retail space at 119 W. Wayne St. The agreement will be with the South Bend Bike Garage, a nonprofit organization currently located at old St. Joe High School building and their mission is to “get more people on bikes”. The term of the agreement is an 18-month term without rent, an option to renew the lease after the first term for two (2) years and rent will be negotiated at that time. They will operate the garage out of this 1,680 square foot space. The floor plan and photos were shared with the Commission. Commissioner Relos asked about the specific location of the space and Ms. Michaels explained it is the smaller (eastern) portion. Karen Hahn, Board Member for the Bike Garage stated that all of the volunteers receive no compensation, and they will be losing their current location. They give away free bikes to kids and rely on donations. They provide an “earn a bike program” as well as an elementary school program to help kids learn to ride and a junior mechanic program. Commissioner Sallie asked if they had plans to renovate and Ms. Hahn stated they have plans to paint the ceiling, floors and possibly murals. Commissioner Relos asked about utilities since the space has been vacant for decades and Ms. Michaels stated that would need to be investigated as well as the restrooms. Commissioner Sallie asked about insurance. Ms. Hahn stated that they currently have insurance and Danielle Campbell Weiss, Assistant City Attorney, stated that this is also a term of the lease agreement. Commissioner Warner asked if the approved budget request from the October 10th meeting for the attached parking garage had additional portions for the larger western space. Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment, explained that the elevators are being looked at for repairs, and the basement space and the larger space would be good to eventually occupy. He stated that this space is not very marketable in its current condition and the bike garage is a good way to activate this retail space. Commissioner Relos commended Karen Hahn for her community service.