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.„4571:114%. <br /> 'FO -s <br /> 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD f 1. iAt PHONE:574/235-9371 <br /> SUITE 1400 S. , /2. c PAX:574/235-9021 <br /> SOUTH BEND,IN 46601-1830 ',-\tc / / <br /> y'': <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG,MAYOR <br /> COMMUNITY INVESTMENT <br /> SCOTT FORD,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR <br /> September 23, 2015 <br /> Mr. Tim Scott, President <br /> South Bend Common Council <br /> 4th Floor County-City Building <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> RE: Acquisition of 2401 Western Avenue, South Bend IN 46619 <br /> Dear President Scott: <br /> Department of Community Investment is seeking Common Council approval for the <br /> purchase of 2401 Western Ave., South Bend IN 46619 via the attached resolution, in accordance <br /> and compliance with the Indiana Code. The Polish National Alliance contacted the City with a <br /> request to purchase their building on the northwest corner of Western Ave. and Olive St. The <br /> PNA expects <br /> Considerations; <br /> • Olive Street north of Western and Western are both truck routes and Olive north of <br /> Western is lined with Industry, the blind corner presented many complications for <br /> trucks, including hitting the PNA building when turning west. Improvements to the <br /> corner will facilitate truck movements and help create new expansion opportunities <br /> and retain existing jobs. <br /> • The City Engineering Department conducted a purpose and needs study that <br /> concludes that the razing of the structure would allow for improved lane configuration. <br /> • With the option to turn west on Western from Olive, truck traffic will be discouraged <br /> from heading south were it is incompatible with the predominate residential <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> • Sellers willingness to accept current market value. <br /> Schedule of the purchase <br /> • Appraisals of the property(completed) <br /> • Title Work (completed) <br /> • Appropriation of funds (In process - requested in mid-year appropriation - completed <br /> on September 28, 2015) <br /> • City Council approval (This resolution - completion on September 28, 2015) <br /> • BPW approval (September 22, 2015) <br /> • Set closing date (Estimate October 9, 2015) <br /> • Release Bids for Demolition (BPW second meeting in October. 2015) <br /> • Demo Building(Middle of November 2015) <br /> • Site preparation completed for 2016 road project <br /> PLANNING NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC RESOURCES <br /> JITIN KAHN PAMELA C.MEYER CHRIS FIELDING BROCK ZEES //"/lilt <br /> • <br />