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Home My WebLink AboutCommunity Garden - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Association1316 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOI JTH BEND. INDIANA 46601-1930 June 25, 2019 Viola Sims Kennedy Park Neighborhood Association 1636 Florence St. South Bend, IN 46628 PHONE 574/235-9251 FAx 574/ 235-9171 RE: Community Garden Program Agreement — 1621 Florence St., 1623 Florence St., and 1625 Florence St. Dear Ms. Sims: This is to advise you that the Board of Public Works, at its meeting on June 25, 2019, approved your request to use the above referenced City -owned properties in conjunction with your gardening project, and subject to the agreement of the temporary use of the property. A copy of the agreement is enclosed. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (574) 235-9251. Sincerely, Linda M. Martin, Clerk Enclosure GARY A. GILOT GENEVIEVE E. MILLER ELIZABETH A. MARADIK LAURA L. O'SULLIVAN THERESE J. DoRAu w,?;GYT' B'kP dPg, 9 Y. 6i tLa COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agrees that in consideration for use of a vacant City -owned lot(s), located at: / Tax Key No. / - Z 0 01 / 3 Address: Tax Keyg 0 D Z No. 0 Z 0% Address: / o� ° Tax Key No. O - 2 0 o z D 5- Address: �> e "15 L� The undersigned or agents will: 1. Maintain said above described lot(s) for the sole purpose of gardening at no cost to the City of South Bend; 2. Do any necessary grading or excavation of topsoil or other materials at the sole cost of the undersigned; 3. For no reason whatsoever remove topsoil or other material from said lot(s); or without prior consent from the City, or add any soil or other similar material to said lot(s); 4. Maintain said lot(s) in accordance with all City ordinances regarding refuse, weeds and noxious growths, and pertinent State and County laws; 5. Use any fumigants, insecticides, or other similar substances in accordance with City ordinances, State and Federal law; 6. Purchase any and all seeds, plants or similar items at their own expense; Agree not to erect any fence or other structure on said property for the duration of this Agreement; 8. Maintain said lot(s) in a safe and orderly fashion so as not to impede pedestrian safety, and so as not to obstruct motorist visions; and 9. Oil I I 1P, return use of said lot(s) to the Civil City of South Bend in a condition that is cleared ol'all weed and plant matter. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of South Bend free from all claims, suits, causes of action, or other matters that may arise from maintaining said Community Garden in the City of South Bend during the summer of 10 101 whether caused by or because of the undersigned, and whether the claim be based on property damage or personal injury, and shall reimburse and pay any and all costs of suit, attorney's fees, claims and any other costs. The undersigned shall further pay and be responsible for, and hold the Civil City of South Bend harmless for any damage that may accrue to the property of the Civil City of South Bend caused by or because of the undersigned. Updated 6/22/12 This Agreement is subject to revocation by the City of South Bend if this lot(s) is/are offered for sale prior to Date: V/ r x of'( / w " Company Representative Signature:�r Name: -� - �i`e°`i" Telephoner rr Title: 1012 Address: s ......... City: _ .,_� State: �' Zip: �e kARD OF PUB IC WORKS APPROVAL 'II 1'r+dc11 Member Member Member Member Date RETURN FORM TO: 2 Board of Public Works 1316 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, IN 46601 Phone: (574) 235-9251 • Fax: (574) 235-9171 Raschelle Care From: Federico Rodriguez Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 2:27 PM To: Raschelle Carey Subject: RE: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Favorable SBFD Federico (Chico) Rodriguez Fire Marshal Office: (574) 235-7564 Mobile: (574) 876-6734 1222 S. Michigan Street City of South Bend, In 46601 frot°igq@,..ouath be n di n.gr r' "r Everyone's w�m. � YRr�gyr, We deliver services that empower everyone to thrive. Excellence I Accountability I Innovation I Inclusion I Empowerment From: Raschelle Carey Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:22 PM To: Tom Anderson <tlanders@south bendin.gov>; Federico Rodriguez <frodrigu@south bend in.gov>; Larry Magliozzi <LMAGLIOZ@sjcindiana.com>; Chris Dressel <cdressel@southbendin.gov>; Brad Rohrscheib <brohrsch@southbendin.gov>; Matt Longfellow <mlongfel@southbendin.gov> Subject: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Please Provide Recommendation Department of Public Works, Engineering Division 227 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 235-9197 Rca y(4,), qptllbei (lin.to v From: SouthBend Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:11 PM Raschelle Care From: Matt Longfellow Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 10:32 AM To: Raschelle Carey Cc: Toy Villa Subject: FW: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Attachments: 3028_001.pdf Engineering has no objections to this community garden. Regards, t ,r Matt Longfellow ` .1" Permits Inspector Department of Public Works "T a, Division of Engineering 1. Office: (574) 235-5929 Mobile: (574) 286-9589 Owlm t7V,U iVgfC,i } 2i3pt�l, „��Gfid9n �4�Y City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 WWsoUQ1bcn j,gl.gglr From: Raschelle Carey Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:22 PM To: Tom Anderson <tlanders@southbendin.gov>; Federico Rodriguez <frod rigu @south bendin.gov>; Larry Magliozzi <LMAGLIOZ@sjcindiana.com>; Chris Dressel <cdressel@south bendin.gov>; Brad Rohrscheib <brohrsch@southbendin.gov>; Matt Longfellow <mlongfel@southbendin.gov> Subject: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Please Provide Recommendation Department of Public Works, Engineering Division 227 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 235-9197 Rcar From: SouthBend Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:11 PM To: Raschelle Carey <r1c r y@ g.qhb 10J, gpy> Subject: Message from Engineering MFP Raschelle Carey From: Larry Magliozzi <LMagliozzi@sjcindiana.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 8:01 AM To: Raschelle Carey Subject: RE: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood This property is zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. Community/Urban Gardens have been supported and approved in the past as a zoning interpretation to the definition of a passive park. I recommend that this request for an urban garden be approved. From: Raschelle Carey <rcarey@southbendin.gov> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:22 PM To: Tom Anderson <tlanders@south bend in.gov>; Federico Rodriguez <frodrigu@southbendin.gov>; Larry Magliozzi <LMagliozzi@sjcindiana.com>; Chris Dressel <cdressel@southbendin.gov>; Brad Rohrscheib <brohrsch@southbendin.gov>; Matt Longfellow <mlongfel@southbendin.gov> Subject: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Please Provide Recommendation Department of Public Works, Engineering Division 227 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-9197 Rca_Nyf,�SQLII Iabcridin.gov From: SouthBend Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:11 PM To: Raschelle Carey <rcarey@ t1,uj"h gg0ir1.gpy> Subject: Message from Engineering MFP IMPORTANT NOTICE! 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Therefore, the sender does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message which arise as a consequence of E-Mail transmission. If verification is required, please request a hard -copy version. Linda Martin From: Tom Anderson Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2019 8:43 AM To: Linda Martin; Jim Wood Cc: Tracy Skibins Subject: Community Garden Vacant Lot Program Attachments: IMG_7825 jpg; ATT00001.txt; IMG_7826 jpg; ATT00002.txt; IMG_7827 jpg; ATT00003.txt; IMG_7832 jpg; ATT00004.txt Linda These pics are the Vacant lots on Florence. The alley is not as bad as usual, only 1 mattress, I will get that picked up. I APPROVE the City Agreement but, I notice the applicant has some Code issues at their own property that needs to be addressed. Jim Would you do a drive -by at the 1636 Florence address and give your feedback please? Please Cite as necessary. Thanks Tom Raschelle Care From: Chris Dressel Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2019 9:37 AM To: Raschelle Carey Cc: Tim Corcoran; Andrew Netter Subject: RE: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Recommended for approval. Kennedy Park neighborhood needs to maintain all three parcels to City Code for the duration of the agreement term and must remove all materials from the parcels at the completion of the term, unless they renew the agreement. Christopher D Dressel, AICP Senior Planner Bicycle Coordinator Brownfields Coordinator Census Coordinator Department of Community Investment (674) . 584 7 pdressel southbendir, Gov City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 We deRver s eiYrtlaTes that empower, eveuyonwne to t.lindve. I xraelle ric e it r4r;;ro untaalu- lHlt:y I h11'MV,*0P � Ii"uu11USIOH � I'fr1 1lJMAr MM,Q �-10 From: Raschelle Carey Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:22 PM To: Tom Anderson <tlanders@southbendin.gov>; Federico Rodriguez <frodrigu@southbendin.gov>; Larry Magliozzi <LMAGLIOZ@sjcindiana.com>; Chris Dressel <cdressel@southbendin.gov>; Brad Rohrscheib <brohrsch@southbendin.gov>; Matt Longfellow <mlongfel@south bend in.gov> Subject: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Please Provide Recommendation Department of Public Works, Engineering Division 227 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-9197 Rea �y��.�r��,at1,ibe diln,go fir From: SouthBend Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:11 PM To: Raschelle Carey <r ,are ��thbt�t din,gov> Subject: Message from Engineering MFP Raschelle Care From: Brad Rohrscheib Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 3:42 PM To: Raschelle Carey Subject: RE: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood-2nd Request The Police Dept. has no objections. Thanks Sgt. Brad Rohrscheib Traffic & Special Events South Bend Police Department 701 W. Sample St. South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 235-9817 From: Raschelle Carey Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 9:41 AM To: Brad Rohrscheib <brohrsch@south bendin.gov> Subject: FW: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood- 2nd Request From: Raschelle Carey Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 1:22 PM To: Tom Anderson <tlanders@50Lith ben iiu p >; Federico Rodriguez <lrpdrig�a@saw-b en lirl l�,p >; Larry Magliozzi <I 'I GI I @ it'i,diana.c:_o:w1>; Chris Dressel <cdres pp . pc 11 r mdup gcr >; Brad Rohrscheib < rohr^ ch,@5ppth endin. r >; Matt Longfellow < r n a r pl@st ultl„ er clia _,gs r> Subject: Community Garden Program on Vacant City Owned Lot Recommendation - Kennedy Park Neighborhood Please Provide Recommendation Department of Public Works, Engineering Division 227 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 1316 South Bend, IN 46601