Redevelopment Commission Packet 11.14.24 - Signed

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – October 24 , 2024 5 where this is being proposed and Mr. Corcoran explained, it is West of the South Bend Dinosaur Museum running North and South near the chain of lakes. Mr. Corcoran explained the County will be funding $300,000 and the City $150,000. Commissioner Warner asked about the breakdown of funding and Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment stated that not knowing the exact route of the trail, the primary location is in the county and will potentially run into the city limits. Commissioner Warner asked if the state would help with funding and Mr. Bauer stated that there will be higher levels of government involvement just like the Coal Line Trail. There could be various networking points from Potato Creek to New Carlisle in the future. Dee Johnson asked to clarify, what the $150,000 if for? Mr. Bauer said, to work on a viable route for the potential trail system and its impact on properties, seeking service providers, and providing the request for proposals documents. 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. 5. Resolution No. 3614 (SBCSC Bendix Site) President Troy Warner proposed items 5A5-7 be presented together. The Commissioners agreed. Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth & Opportunity, presented Resolution No. 3614, Bid Specifications, and the Notice of Intended Disposition for the 5-acre Lot 2 on Bendix Dr. Staff pledged to bring the lot forward for disposition if another site was selected. The old Cleveland Rd. site was approved at the October 10th meeting. Per state law, the minimum bid is $277,750 (average of two appraisals), bids due November 25, 2024, emphasis placed on compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods, and self-storage facilities, car washes, and/or gas stations will not be considered. Commissioner Sallie asked if there had been any interest in the property and Mr. Molnar stated there were interested parties in the beginning and the city would reach out to those individuals first. Tina Patton asked how individuals would know about the disposition and if local contractors would be contacted. Mr. Molnar explained the bid specification packets will be placed on the city website as well as an ad that will be posted in the South Bend Tribune per state ordinance and all interested parties have the same opportunity. Councilwoman Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers asked where the location was, and Mr. Molnar stated that it’s on Bendix Drive and it’s South of Nimz Parkway and North of the South Bend School Systems bus depot and is zoned high industrial.