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South Bend <br />Redevelopment Commission <br />227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, Indiana <br />Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item <br />DATE: 3/10/2025 <br />FROM: Joseph Molnar – Assistant Director of Growth & <br />Opportunity <br />SUBJECT: Budget Request - Demo of <br />Former South Bend Range (133 Cherry Street) <br />Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res. <br />* Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller, then the <br />authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect. <br />PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Budget Request for $1.3 million for demolition of the structures at the former South <br />Bend Range Site located at 133 Cherry Street and general site cleanup <br />SPECIFICS: On January 24, 2025, the Board of Public Works acquired the property commonly known as South <br />Bend Range located at 133 Cherry Street via a tax sale deed. The property is in severe disrepair and The Near <br />Westside Neighborhood Association has petitioned the City to take action to address the site. <br />The parcel has one large structure, an outbuilding, and a wall that encompasses the southern portion of the <br />property. Based on site visits to the property the buildings and walls are in such a state of disrepair as to be a <br />danger to any who may access the property and as such would be suitable for demolition. There are localized <br />failures within the main building leading to partial collapses. <br />The $1.3 million would cover the demolition of the main structure, the outbuilding and the portion of the wall <br />that connects to the main building. Any funds remaining after the demolition of the above the remainder will be <br />used to clear the large amount of debris and trash from the courtyard of the site. If approved, demolition work <br />would begin in the calendar year 2025. <br />RDC staff are confident that addressing this site will be a long-term benefit to the Near Westside Neighborhood <br />by removing a dangerous eyesore and existing hazard. <br />Staff recommends approval. <br />_________________________Pres/V-Pres <br />ATTEST: __________________Secretary <br />Date: ____________________ <br /> APPROVED Not Approved <br />SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br />March 13, 2025 <br />