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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —April 25, 2013 Mr. Inks noted that it is the staff's intent to dispose of property that is not available for development, such as the synagogue / "team store ". We intend to transfer it to the Park Department. Eventually all of the land surrounding the Coveleski Park (same block) that the Redevelopment Commission owns will be transferred to Parks. These types of actions should be infrequent in the future. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission ratified the Letter of Authorization for president of Silver Hawks to file petition for variances for Coveleski signs. B. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Amendment to Temporary Use and License Agreement with Unity Gardens @ LaSalle Square. Mr. Relos noted that on February 28, 2013, the Commission was presented with an update on the Unity Gardens at La Salle Square, and was asked to consider amending the Agreement with Unity Gardens to include the following: • Extend the agreement from 5 years to 15 (keeping in place its termination rights) • Allow electricity to be brought in to the site • Increase the maximum relocation costs from $10,000 to $20,000, dependent on two quotes. The Commission directed legal counsel to draft the revised document. Also requested was consideration to fund a possible shortfall to bring electricity to the site. Unity Gardens has secured the donation of a $15,000 solar system from Innovateous Solar, $20,000 from the Pokagon Band, $20,000 in supplies and labor from Herrman and Goetz, as well as many other donations. Outstanding items are costs associated with the installation of the solar structure and bringing electricity to the growing hoop itself. Unity Gardens requests a not -to- exceed amount of $1,400 to fund these remaining items. This amended Agreement incorporates the three changes mentioned above. Staff requests approval of this Amendment to Temporary Use and License Agreement, and a not -to- exceed amount of $1,400 to fund the electrical functionality of the site. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Amendment to Temporary Use and License Agreement with Unity Gardens @ LaSalle Square at a not -to- exceed amount of $1,400. (2) Staff report on rezoning Lots 4P, 4Q and 411 in Blackthorn Corporation Park. Mr. Dressel noted that on behalf of Cressy and Everett, staff is requesting authorization to file with the Area Plan Commission for a rezoning of Lots 4P, 4Q, and 4R of the Park Minor