5A1 Budget Request (W. Washington Mid-Block Crossing) - Signed

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DAT E : March 26, 2026 FROM: Lidya Abreha Project Engineer SUBJECT: Budget Request- West Washington Mid-Block Crossing Build Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res. * Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller, then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect. PURPOSE OF REQUEST: This request is to fund a portion of the construction costs for the West Washington Mid-Block Crossing project. The project will build a permanent mid-block crossing on Washington Street by the Civil Rights Heritage Center to facilitate safe pedestrian and bicycle crossings. It will follow the design concept tested in 2024 with the temporary installation at the same location. This area of Washington experiences a high volume of pedestrian crossings, and the project will significantly improve pedestrian safety. Staff requests that the Redevelopment Commission approve $90,000 from West Washington TIF for the project. The remaining funds are anticipated to come from public works. SPECIFICS: The project will build a concrete raised crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as bumpouts to narrow the crossing distance. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION March 26, 2026 