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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, Indiana
Agenda
Regular Meeting, March 14, 2019 9:30 a.m.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, February 14, 2019
3. Approval of Claims
A. Ratified Claims Submitted March 14, 2019
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. Resolution No. 3476 (Pledging TIF for Unity Gardens SDC) – D2
2. Resolution No. 3477 (Authorizing Purchase of 618 Marion Street) – D2
3. Agreement to Buy and Sell Real Estate (618 Marion Street) – D2
4. Real Estate Purchase Agreement (2020 South Main) – D2
5. Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement (Heading for Home, LLC) – D2
6. License Agreement (DTSB 2019) – D2
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, March 28, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
8. Adjournment
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227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 2019
9:30 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Dave Varner, Vice-President
Don Inks, Secretary
Gavin Ferlic, Commissioner
Quentin Phillips, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary - Absent
Others Present:
Daniel Buckenmeyer
Elizabeth Leonard Inks
Chris Dressel
Todd Zeiger
Blair Wozny
Caleb Bauer
Conrad Damian
Jim Bognar
Sue Kesim
DCI
DCI
DCI
801 W Washington SB
Cressy
South Bend Tribune
718 E Broadway SB
807 W Washington SB
4022 Kennedy Drive SB
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2. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, January 24, 2019
Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of Thursday, January 24, 2019.
3. Approval of Claims
A. Claims Submitted February 14, 2019
Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims submitted on
Thursday, February 14, 2019.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. Public Hearing
1. Resolution No. 3471 (River West Development Area)
Ms. Leonard Inks presented Resolution No. 3471 (River West Development Area).
This is for the appropriation of $19m of funds in the River West Development
Area. Any project not committed will have to be brought through the Commission.
President Jones opened the floor to the public for comments. President Jones
closed the floor to the public as there were no comments.
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President Jones opened the floor to the Commissioner’s for comment.
President Jones closed the floor to the Commissioner’s as there were no
comments.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No.
3471 (River West Development Area) submitted on Thursday, February 14,
2019
2. Resolution No. 3472 (River East Development Area)
Ms. Leonard Inks presented Resolution No. 3472 (River East Development Area).
This is for the appropriation of $2m of funds in the River East Development Area.
President Jones opened the floor to the public for comments.
President Jones closed the floor to the public as there were no comments.
President Jones opened the floor to the Commissioner’s for comment.
President Jones closed the floor to the Commissioner’s as there were no
comments.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No.
3472 (River East Development Area) submitted on Thursday, February 14,
2019
3. Resolution No. 3473 (South Side Development Area)
Ms. Leonard Inks presented Resolution No. 3473 (South Side Development Area).
This is for the appropriation of $5.3m of funds in the South Side Development
Area.
President Jones opened the floor to the public for comments.
President Jones closed the floor to the public as there were no comments.
President Jones opened the floor to the Commissioner’s for comment.
President Jones closed the floor to the Commissioner’s as there were no
comments.
Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3473
(South Side Development Area) submitted on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
4. Resolution No. 3474 (Douglas Road Economic Development Area)
Ms. Leonard Inks presented Resolution No. 3474 (Douglas Road Economic
Development Area). This is for appropriation of $208k of funds in the Douglas
Road Economic Development Area. On December 13, 2018 the Engineering
Department had a budget for the Douglas Road Utility Relocation approved by the
Commission.
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President Jones opened the floor to the public for comments.
President Jones closed the floor to the public as there were no comments.
President Jones opened the floor to the Commissioner’s for comment.
President Jones closed the floor to the Commissioner’s as there were no
comments.
Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3474
(Douglas Road Economic Development Area) submitted on Thursday, February
14, 2019.
5. Resolution No. 3475 (Redevelopment Retail)
Ms. Leonard Inks presented Resolution No. 3475 (Redevelopment Retail). This is
for appropriation of $8,600 of funds in Fund 425, which covered the Michigan
Street Shops, Wayne St. Garage Retail, and Leighton Plaza. Since the Michigan
Street Shops and Wayne St. Retail spaces have been sold, the remaining funds in
this Fund will be made available to Venue Parks and Arts for Leighton Plaza’s
maintenance needs.
President Jones opened the floor to the public for comments.
President Jones closed the floor to the public as there were no comments.
President Jones opened the floor to the Commissioner’s for comment.
President Jones closed the floor to the Commissioner’s as there were no
comments.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No.
3475 (Redevelopment Retail) submitted on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
B. River West Development Area
1. First Amendment to Development Agreement (REW, LLC)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented the First Amendment to Development Agreement
(REW, LLC). This Amendment is to add a couple more elements in for which
our public funding may be used. The agreement language will include
paving/top coat and striping; landscaping and irrigation for this site.
Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Varner, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the First
Amendment to Development Agreement (REW, LLC) submitted on Thursday,
February 14, 2019.
2. Budget Request (Coal Line Project – United Consulting)
Mr. Dressel presented the Budget Request (Coal Line Project – United
Consulting). This is for the ongoing project of the Coal Line Trail, a 1.4 mile
multi-use trail system. Staff is seeking approval of $240,000 associated with
the upcoming property acquisition phase of this project, expected to be
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completed in 2021. The funds are necessary for acquisition services including
appraising; coordinating appraisal review; management and supervision of the
process; and the buying of properties. We will be acquiring only partial sections
of land; this will not include any homes.
The trail design calls for the acquisition of approximately 50 parcels within the
future trail area, the majority falling within the former rail corridor. Commission
approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Inks, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Budget Request (Coal Line
Project – United Consulting) submitted on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
3. Resolution No. 3470 (Declaring Certain Property Blighted)
Mr. Relos presented Resolution No. 3470 (Declaring Certain Property Blighted).
Last year a new Section 19.5 was added to the Redevelopment Statute. This
section allows the Commission to acquire property that is blighted, unsafe,
abandoned, foreclosed, or structurally damaged from a willing seller.
Resolution No. 3470 declares the lot behind 740 S Michigan Street as blighted.
The property is in an area of S. Michigan Street that has been vacant for many
years. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3470 (Declaring
Certain Property Blighted) submitted on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
4. Agreement to Buy and Sell Real Estate (vacant lot behind 740 S. Michigan
Street)
Mr. Relos presented the Agreement to Buy and Sell Real Estate (vacant lot
behind 740 S Michigan St.). This Agreement is for the vacant lot behind Bendix
Local 9’s building, and is for its average appraised value of $16,500.
Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Agreement to
Buy and Sell Real Estate (vacant lot behind 740 S. Michigan St) submitted on
Thursday, February 14, 2019.
5. Temporary Access Agreement (vacant lot behind 740 S. Michigan Street)
Mr. Relos presented the Temporary Access Agreement (vacant lot behind 740
S. Michigan St.). This Agreement is for the vacant lot referenced in Item 4
above, and will allow Bendix Local #9 access to the lot for their monthly retiree
meetings. The Agreement calls for them to name the City as an additional
insured on their insurance policy and may be terminated by the Commission
upon written notification. Commission approval is requested.
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Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Temporary Access
Agreement (vacant lot behind 740 S. Michigan St.) submitted on Thursday,
February 14, 2019.
C. West Washington Development Area
1. Development Agreement (Indiana Landmarks)
Mr. Relos presented this Development Agreement with Indiana Landmarks,
who has moved into the Kizer Mansion at 803 W Washington, across the street
from the Oliver Mansion and in the heart of the West Washington National
Historic District and the West Washington Chapin Development Area. They are
doing a great job at rehabbing the property; including rebuilding the chimneys,
tuck pointing of the stone exterior, rebuilding the roof parapet, new roof and
gutters, and are currently completing earthwork and landscaping to rid the front
of the house of its concrete front yard, in addition to the removal of a curb cut at
the intersection, a new entrance off Charles Martin Dr., and new drywells and
parking area in the rear. This agreement is to fund up to $200k for window
repair/replacement and if possible, new storm windows.
The Near West Side Neighborhood Organization supports this request.
Todd Zeiger, Executive Director of Indiana Landmarks, noted the earthwork and
site work have been significant. The underground work, carriage house and its
second floor projects have been ongoing. By this summer the exterior and
second floor of the garage will be complete. Students at Notre Dame and the
Bradley Co. have assisted in an analysis for best uses of the interior of the
house. The property has been opened several times for tours, seeing 400 to
700 people per tour. Mr. Bognar has been a great neighbor with the extensive
rehab of this project.
Mr. Bognar spoke about the Neighborhood Association giving a great
presentation. West Washington is the last original TIF in South Bend and
understands that it is going away. He appreciates all that the City and South
Bend Heritage has done over the years. It’s been a great partnership with
linking downtown to the West Washington Area.
Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Development Agreement
(Indiana Landmarks) submitted on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
1. 2920 W Sample Street that has been vacant for many years, Gray Steel in
conjunction with Steel Warehouse, is building a 70,000 square foot facility
on 8 acres. They are spending approximately $2m and creating 20 jobs.
This is owned by women entrepreneurs. They will be cutting steel into new
shapes for various businesses.
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2. Action was taken on the former Drewery’s site. More fines were levied by
Code Enforcement, and the City is working on cleaning up this site.
B. Common Council
C. Other
1. An update on Sherman Cleaners was given by Ms. Kennedy. In 2016 the
City filed a lawsuit against the former owners of this site. They have found
elevated TCE concentrations, which is a solvent used in dry cleaning. It is
contended that past owners disposed of that material in the soil before it
was understood what it would do to future generations. As a part of this
lawsuit we are filing a claim against our insurance carrier, with the
Redevelopment Commission being named a plaintiff because of property
ownership interests.
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Thursday, February 14, 2019, 10:02 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Marcia I. Jones, President
RESOLUTION NO. 3476
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
PLEDGING TAX INCREMENT FINANCE REVENUES
FOR THE PAYMENT OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
ON BEHALF OF UNITY GARDENS, LLC
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) exists and
operates pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14, as amended (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission and Unity Gardens, LLC (the “Developer”) entered into
that certain Development Agreement, dated October 27, 2016 and amended on January 24, 2019
(collectively, the “Agreement”), concerning the Developer’s development of the Developer
Property (as defined in the Agreement), including the construction of a new building (the
“Project”), in the River West Development Area (the “Area”) of the City of South Bend, Indiana
(the “City”); and
WHEREAS, as an incentive for and an inducement of the Developer’s construction of the
Project, the City intends to assist the development by requesting an appropriation by and
approval from the Commission for payment to the City on the Developer’s behalf an amount not
to exceed One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($1,458) for the system development
charges (the “SDC”) computed and payable under the South Bend Municipal Code Sections 17-
79 and 17-80 (together, the “SDC Ordinance”) in connection with the Developer’s construction
of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to pledge tax increment finance revenues collected
in the Area (the “TIF Revenues”) in an amount equal to the SDC for the Project, up to One
Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($1,458), for the payment of the SDC on the
Developer’s behalf and toward the completion of the Local Public Improvements (as defined in
the Agreement); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36-7-14-39(b)(3)(G) of the Act, the Commission may
expend the TIF Revenues to reimburse the City for the City’s expenditures made for local public
improvements that are physically located in the Area; and
WHEREAS, the Commission anticipates that the City will expend funds for local public
improvements that may serve both the Project and future developments in the Project’s vicinity,
or other developments within the Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Commission hereby pledges the TIF Revenues, in an amount not to exceed
One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($1,458), for the payment of the SDC on behalf
of the Developer and approves the expenditure of the TIF Revenues to reimburse the City for
qualifying costs expended on the Local Public Improvements using the following procedure:
(a) Upon issuance of a utility verification form, or other invoice for the SDC,
by the City’s Department of Public Works (“DPW”) to the Developer in accordance with
the provisions of the SDC Ordinance and DPW’s internal operating procedures, the
City’s Department of Community Investment (“DCI”), acting on behalf of the
Commission pursuant to this Resolution, will submit a copy of this Resolution to the City
Engineer expressing the Commission’s pledge of the TIF Revenues, up to One Thousand
Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($1,458), for payment of the SDC.
(b) DCI, acting on behalf of the Commission pursuant to this Resolution, will
coordinate with DPW and the City Engineer to identify the City’s qualifying costs
incurred for the Local Public Improvements for reimbursement by the Commission.
(c) After completion of the Local Public Improvements, and payment by the
City of the costs of such improvements, the Commission will approve a claim in an
amount equal to the SDC, not to exceed One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars
($1,458), at the Commission’s next regular meeting and pay such sum to the City in the
ordinary course of business thereafter.
2. The Commission hereby authorizes and instructs Daniel Buckenmeyer, or his
designee, of DCI, in coordination with legal counsel, to take on behalf of the Commission all
necessary administrative actions to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution.
3. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the
Commission.
Signature Page Follows
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on
February 28, 2019, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
David Varner, Vice President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Donald E. Inks, Secretary
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement (this “Fourth Amendment”), is
effective as of March 14, 2019 (the “Fourth Amendment Effective Date”), by and between the City
of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, by and through its governing body, the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), and Heading for Home LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company with offices at 501 W. South St., South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the
“Developer”) (each, a “Party,” and collectively, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
A. The Parties entered into that certain Development Agreement dated August 25,
2016, as amended by the First Amendment, dated June 15, 2017, the Second Amendment, dated
April 26, 2018, and the Third Amendment, dated June 28, 2018 (collectively, the “Development
Agreement”), concerning the Developer’s development of the Developer Property as a mixed-use
project including, without limitation, residential, commercial, and retail/hospitality uses.
B. In accordance with and subject to the terms of the Development Agreement, the
Commission agreed to expend no more than Four Million Ninety-Three Thousand Dollars
($4,093,000.00) (the “Funding Amount”) to complete certain Local Public Improvements in
support of the Developer’s construction on the Developer’s Property.
C. Pursuant to Section 5.2(c) of the Development Agreement, bids were received for
the Local Public Improvements by the City of South Bend Board of Public Works (the “Board”),
as the Commission’s agent, and the winning bid exceeded the Funding Amount.
D. At its public meeting on June 26, 2018, the Board conditionally awarded the
contract for the Local Public Improvements (the “LPI Contract”) upon the Commission’s increase
of the Funding Amount by Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) (the “Funding Amount
Increase”).
E. The Commission increased the Funding Amount to accommodate the LPI Contract;
however, the actual Funding Amount Increase should have been Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars
($95,000), which error the Parties desire to correct in accordance with the terms of the
Development Agreement and as set forth herein.
F. Additionally, the Parties desire to extend the Mandatory Project Completion Date
to accommodate continued work on the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations stated in the
Development Agreement and this Fourth Amendment, the adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. In Section 1.3 of the Development Agreement, which defines the Commission’s
Funding Amount, the term “Four Million Ninety-Three Thousand Dollars ($4,093,000.00)” shall
be deleted and replaced with the term “Four Million One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Dollars
(4,143,000.00).”
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2. Section 4.5 of the Development Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
The Developer hereby agrees to complete the Project and any other obligations the
Developer may have under this Agreement on or before June 30, 2019 (the
“Mandatory Project Completion Date”). Notwithstanding any provision of this
Agreement to the contrary, the Developer’s failure to complete the Project or any
other obligations the Developer may have under this Agreement by the Mandatory
Project Completion Date will constitute a default under this Agreement without any
requirement of notice of or an opportunity to cure such failure.
3. The Developer hereby expressly reaffirms its obligation under Section 5.2(d) of the
Development Agreement to pay all costs of completing the Local Public Improvements, including
the Funding Amount Increase, which amount shall be paid to the Commission within five (5)
business days of the Fourth Amendment Effective Date.
4. Unless expressly modified by this Fourth Amendment, the terms and provisions of
the Development Agreement remain in full force and effect.
5. Capitalized terms used in this Fourth Amendment will have the meanings set forth
in the Development Agreement unless otherwise stated herein.
6. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into the operative provisions of
this Fourth Amendment.
7. This Fourth Amendment will be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Indiana.
8. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which
when so executed shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument. Any electronically transmitted version of a manually executed original shall be deemed
a manually executed original.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereby execute this Fourth Amendment To
Development Agreement to be effective as of the Fourth Amendment Effective Date stated above.
COMMISSION:
CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
______________________________
David Varner, Vice President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Donald E. Inks, Secretary
DEVELOPER:
HEADING FOR HOME LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: _____________________________________
Name: Andrew Berlin
Title: Manager
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PROPERTY
This License Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made on March 14, 2019 (the “Effective
Date”), by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, governing body of the City
of South Bend Department of Redevelopment (the “Commission”), and Downtown South Bend,
Inc., an Indiana non-profit corporation with a registered office address of 217 S. Michigan St.,
South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the “Company”) (each a “Party,” and collectively, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Commission owns certain real property and improvements located
within the River West Development Area of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), as more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, Southhold, LLC (“Southhold”) retains or will acquire certain rights of
access to the Property, including rights pursuant to the Temporary Access Agreement between
Southhold and the Commission dated July 16, 2015, and any subsequent agreement between
Southhold and the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires temporary access to the Property for the purpose of
conducting various events throughout the year (each an “Activity” and collectively the
“Activities”), as described in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Activity Proposal”);
and
WHEREAS, the Commission is willing to permit the Company to gain access to and
temporarily use the Property for the Activities, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. The Commission grants to the Company, its agents, employees, and invitees, a
temporary, non-exclusive license to enter and use the Property for the purpose of conducting the
Activities, provided that the Company’s use of the Property is reasonable at all times and comports
with the terms of the Activity Proposal, the terms of this Agreement, and all applicable laws. The
Company understands that the Property is comprised of the area commonly known as the Gridiron
alone, and this Agreement does not permit the Company to use the alleys, parking lots, or
sidewalks adjacent to the Property.
2. The Company’s license to use the Property for the Activities shall be effective for
the times stated in the Activity Proposal, provided, however, that the Commission or the
Commission’s authorized representative may revoke and terminate the license at any time for any
reason, as determined in its, his, or her sole discretion. The Company agrees that it will not store
any supplies, materials, goods, or personal property of any kind on the Property or otherwise use
the Property for any purposes except during the time of the license stated in the foregoing sentence.
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Immediately upon the completion of each Activity, the Company will remove from the Property
all supplies, materials, goods, and personal property (including trash) used in connection with the
Activity. At all times during the period of the Activities, the Company will keep the Property in
good order and condition.
3. The Company understands and agrees that the Commission shall not be liable for
any loss, damage, destruction, or theft of the Company’s property or any bodily harm or injury
that may result from the Company’s use of the Property. The Company understands and agrees
that it will at all times be solely responsible for the safety and security of all persons on the
Property and any property the Company uses or stores on the Property in connection with the
Activities.
4. The Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Commission, cause
or permit, knowingly or unknowingly, any hazardous material to be brought or remain upon, kept,
used, discharged, leaked, or emitted at the Property.
5. The Company understands and agrees that it will secure in its own name and at its
own expense all necessary permits and authorizations needed in order to conduct the Activities.
6. The Company understands and agrees that it will, at its own expense, observe and
comply with all applicable statutes, laws, ordinances, requirements, orders, rules, and regulations
of all governmental authorities in relation to the Activities conducted on the Property.
7. The Commission reserves the right to use the Property during the term of this
Agreement for any purpose that does not substantially interfere with or obstruct the Company’s
permitted use of the Property in accordance with the Activity Proposal and the other terms of this
Agreement.
8. To the extent that any portion of the Property is disturbed or damaged in connection
with the Company’s use of the Property, the Company, at the Company’s sole expense, shall
restore the Property to the condition that existed immediately prior to such disturbance or damage
to the satisfaction of the Commission.
9. The Company agrees and undertakes to indemnify and hold the City and the
Commission, and their respective agents, employees, successors, assigns, and licensees harmless
from any liability, loss, costs, damages or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, which the City or
the Commission may suffer or incur as a result of any claims or actions which may be brought by
any person or entity arising out of the approval granted herein by the Commission or the
Company’s use of the Property. If any action is brought against the City or the Commission, or
their respective agents, employees, successors, or assigns, in connection with the Activities, the
Company agrees to defend such action or proceedings at its own expense and to pay any judgment
rendered therein.
10. The Company, at the Company’s sole expense, shall maintain during the term of
this Agreement commercial general liability insurance covering the Company and the Activities
in an amount not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) per occurrence. The Company
agrees to include the Commission and the City as additional insureds on any such policy and
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produce to the Commission a certificate of insurance evidencing the same. To the extent that the
Commission or the City is harmed as a result of the Company’s use of the Property, the Company
hereby grants the Commission first priority on any proceeds received from the Company’s
insurance. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither the Commission
nor the City waive any governmental immunity or liability limitations available to them under
Indiana law.
11.Each undersigned person signing on behalf of his/her respective Party certifies that
he/she is duly authorized to bind his/her respective Party to the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have each executed this Agreement to be effective
as of the Effective Date stated above.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Dave Varner, Vice-President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Donald E. Inks, Secretary
DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND, INC.,
an Indiana non-profit corporation
By: ______________________
Printed: ____Kylie Carter__________________________
Its: ____Director of Marketing & Events__________
CONSENT OF SOUTHHOLD, LLC
Southhold, LLC hereby consents to the foregoing License Agreement between the South
Bend Redevelopment Commission and Downtown South Bend, Inc.
SOUTHHOLD, LLC,
an Indiana limited liability company
B y: ______________________________
Printed: ______________________________
Its: ______________________________
4000.0000030 45,924,013.001
EXHIBIT A
Description of Property
The portion of the following property commonly known as the Gridiron:
Lot 1 of the recorded plat of Hall of Fame Second Minor Subdivision, recorded on July 22,
2015, as Document No. 1518735, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County,
Indiana. [Parcel Key No. 018-3091-347405]
EXHIBIT B
Activity Proposal
First Fridays
First Friday April through December, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
First Fridays is a time that businesses open their doors to host live musical performances,
demonstrations, classes, kids’ activities, art receptions, food and drinks specials, and much more.
Egg Stravaganza
April 13th – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Egg Stravaganza is the celebration of the arrival of spring in downtown South Bend, with family-
friendly games and activities taking place on the Gridiron and throughout downtown.
Summer Fitness Series
Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., June 8 through September 1
Free outdoor fitness classes are offered throughout the summer each Saturday morning, with
yoga at 8 a.m., Zumba at 9 a.m., and a rotating third hour of various fitness classes like piloxing
and kickboxing.
Summer Film Series
Second Saturday of each summer month, June 8, July 13, and August 10, from 5:00 p.m. to
11:30 p.m.
The public is invited to watch a free screening of a film outdoors on the Gridiron at dusk, with a
pre-movie celebration featuring activities themed to the selected film.
Art Beat
August 17th - A day-long celebration of the arts in downtown South Bend, featuring nearly 1000
local visual, performing, and culinary artists and a Community Art Project.
Downtown Trick or Treating
October 25th – Bring your children for an evening of Trick or Treating Downtown! 5:00 pm to
7:00 pm.
Downtown for the Holidays
December 6 – 24
A celebration of the Holidays in downtown South Bend, with holiday decorations, a tree-lighting
ceremony, visits with Santa, free cookie decorating, holiday entertainment, and much more.
Look for the little red and white house located next to The South Bend Chocolate Café. Santa's
House is a great place to spend one-on-one time with the "big guy." Don’t forget to bring your
wish list and a camera. After your visit with Santa head inside to the Workshop where you can
spend time with family and friends doing all sorts of activities having fun. Coloring, holiday
movies, hands-on activities and demonstrations. Live musical performances throughout the
month. Visit Santa's Gingerbread Village to see the beautiful gingerbread creations by "kids" of
all ages and don't forget to vote for your favorite. Stop by the downtown information table for
special offerings by downtown merchants and businesses.