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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—December 11, 2014 Q J (2) Resolution No. 3257 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Ignition Park South Street, Alley, and Utility Vacation Project) Mr. Relos stated on November 24, 2014, the Commission approved a professional services agreement with Danch Harper to provide a boundary survey; rezoning and replat; and street alley and utility vacation services for the area bounded by the Norfolk Southern Railroad on the north, Indiana Avenue on the south, Scott Street on the east, and Kemble Avenue on the west. The resolution and Agency agreement will assign the City's Engineering Department and Board of Public Works as the Commission's agent to coordinate the Danch services in addition to preparation of bid specifications for removal of the streets, alleys, and utilities; associated site work to prepare the site for future development; and to bid and oversee the work. 'a Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Inks and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3257 approving and authorizing the execution of an Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement for Ignition Park South Street, Alley, and Utility Vacation Project for a not to exceed amount of$400,000. a (3) Resolution No. 3258 Accepting Transfer of Real Property from the Board of Public a Works (Cove Parcel 18-3014-051501) g Mr. Relos stated on September 11, 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Board of Park Commissions (Parks); Board of Public Works (BPW); Swing Batter Swing (SBS), owner of the South Bend Cubs minor league baseball team; and the Redevelopment Commission(RDC) was approved. The MOU outlines each party's responsibilities to carry out the construction and ownership of the privately funded, approximately 17,700 square feet batting cage facility, containing six indoor tunnels, two regulation pitching mounds, an observation deck, and having an estimated construction cost of$1,000,000. The facility will enhance the Cove, the minor league baseball team, and the larger region by being a unique destination point drawing more people to the downtown area. The parcel is currently in the name of the BPW and the MOU contemplates its transfer to the ` RDC, to allow a section of it to be ultimately transferred to SBS and the remaining larger section being transferred back to Parks Department. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Ms. Schey and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3258 accepting the transfer of real property from the Board of Public Works for the Cove Parcel 18-3014-051501. a 4