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CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – January 8, 2026 <br /> <br />Page | 11 <br /> <br />communicating with the School Corporation’s CFO. The administration <br />supports the project but needs school board approval. It’s on their <br />agenda for Monday, January 12, 2026 meeting, so the decision is <br />pending. While staff is supportive of using the funds, I can’t predict the <br />board’s vote. <br /> <br />Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment, made two <br />points: <br /> <br />First, projects like this require prioritization. The engineering team <br />focused on Byron Drive’s safety concerns to maximize impact while <br />minimizing costs—rather than creating an expensive “dream <br />streetscape.” <br /> <br />Second, I ask the Commission to consider a policy against insulting <br />comments toward staff. Zak, a new team member, worked hard to <br />provide answers, and public remarks questioning staff intelligence are <br />inappropriate for this body. <br /> <br />Upon a motion by Troy Warner for approval, seconded by Eli Wax, the <br />motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the Budget <br />Request with a focus on safety as presented on January 8, 2026. <br /> <br />7. Progress Reports <br />A. Tax Abatement <br />None <br /> <br />B. Common Council <br />None <br /> <br />C. Other <br />None <br /> <br />8. Next Commission Meeting <br />Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:30 a.m. at Council Chambers, Room 301 <br /> <br />9. Adjournment <br />Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:54 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />______________________________ ______________________________ <br />Eli Wax, Secretary Troy Warner, President