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South Bend <br />Redevelopment Commission <br />215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana <br />Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item <br />DATE : 12/22/2025 <br />FROM: Zak Tebell <br />SUBJECT: Budget request <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, <br />then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect. <br />PURPOSE OF REQUEST: <br />Staff is requesting funds to cover the O’Brien Park Splashpad and Restroom Project. <br />The request is for $1,700,000.00 South Side development area to cover construction costs. <br />SPECIFICS: <br />The funds would be used for major improvements around the park. This includes the installation of a new <br />restroom building near the splashpad meeting Indiana Pool Code IAC 20-5-25. The replacement of the <br />existing playground and the existing splashpad both of which are nearing the end of their useful life <br />cycles. The addition of formal parking spaces along the park, increasing safety from vehicle traffic. The <br />funds will also contribute to the construction of new sidewalk from Michigan St to Fellows St increasing <br />pedestrian safety and further connecting the park to surrounding neighborhoods. <br />______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres <br />ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary <br />Date: _____________ _______ <br /> APPROVED Not Approved <br />SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br />January 8, 2026 <br />