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CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – February 12, 2026 <br /> <br />Page | 10 <br /> <br />On the controls side, several components and sensors have failed and <br />are now obsolete, with no available updates. These limitations also <br />prevent the museum from fully benefiting from recent efficiency <br />upgrades, such as VFDs installed on air handler units that are <br />incompatible with the current control system. <br /> <br />Upon a motion by David Relos for approval, seconded by Troy Warner, <br />the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the Budget <br />Request as presented on February 12, 2026. <br /> <br />8. Resolution No. 3666 (Caleb Bauer for Extraordinary Service to the City <br />of South Bend) <br />President Troy Warner presented Resolution No. 3666, an honorary <br />resolution recognizing Caleb Bauer for his outstanding service to the <br />City of South Bend, the community, and the Redevelopment <br />Commission. Caleb has served the City for six years, four as Executive <br />Director of the Department of Community Investment and two as <br />Director of Communications, working closely with the Commission <br />throughout that time. His leadership helped establish a strong culture of <br />professionalism, accountability, and customer service. <br /> <br />Under Caleb’s leadership, the City supported significant job creation, <br />private investment, housing development, neighborhood revitalization, <br />park improvements, and major civic and infrastructure projects across <br />South Bend. Therefore, it must be resolved that the South Bend <br />Redevelopment Commission honors Caleb Bauer for his extraordinary <br />commitment and distinguished service, thanks him for his lasting <br />contributions to our community, and expresses sincere appreciation for <br />his work. <br /> <br />All of the Commissioners spoke highly of Caleb’s contributions and look <br />forward to working with him in the future to improve the City of South <br />Bend. <br /> <br />The motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Resolution <br />No. 3666 as presented on February 12, 2026. <br /> <br />6. Progress Reports <br />A. Tax Abatement <br />Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, presented <br />updates today, one related to tax abatement and one to economic <br />development. The Common Council approved a designated Resolution for a <br />new Burton’s Laundry on Main Street along the South Corridor. The project <br />will be similar in style to Burton’s Laundry location near Portage and will be <br />built on currently vacant land near Bob Miller’s Appliances.