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CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – December 12, 2024 <br /> <br />8 <br /> <br /> <br />Upon a motion by Vivian Sallie for approval, seconded by Eli Wax, the <br />motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Resolution No. <br />3623 as presented on December 12, 2024. <br /> <br />D. South Side Development Area <br /> <br />1. Public Hearing (TIF Area Expansion) <br /> <br />Tom Lindemann asked for clarification about if Lafayette Falls was <br />included and Vice President Relos stated it is not in a TIF district and is <br />not included in this expansion. Mr. Lindemann asked if a homeowner <br />wanted to make improvements to their home, does the increased <br />assessed property value add to the TIF and Vice President Relos <br />explained that residential properties do not capture this increment and <br />Attorney Weiss stated it will not change. Jorge Juarez asked if there <br />are plans for the area on West Eckman St. and Mr. Dressel stated <br />there are none. Philip Darrow stated that their concerns have been <br />answered regarding future projects that will affect their property. <br /> <br />2. Resolution No. 3624 (Confirming TIF Expansion) <br /> <br />Upon a motion by Eli Wax for approval, seconded by Vivian Sallie, the <br />motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Resolution No. <br />3624 as presented on December 12, 2024. <br /> <br />E. Administrative <br /> <br />1. Resolution No. 3621 (2025 RDC Meeting Schedule) <br /> <br />Danielle Campbell Weiss, Assistant City Attorney, stated that in the <br />event we move to City Hall, we will update the location of the meetings. <br /> <br />Upon a motion by Eli Wax for approval, seconded by Gillian Shaw, the <br />motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Resolution No. <br />3621 as presented on December 12, 2024. <br /> <br />6. Progress Reports <br /> <br />A. Tax Abatement <br /> <br />Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, stated the <br />South Bend Common Council at the last meeting approved a Resolution <br />for Empower Her LLC, to renovate the former Home Ministry building on <br />S. Michigan St. Mr. Molnar also stated, there is a closing tomorrow on the <br />former Gates building, we closed yesterday on the Elwood Shopping