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South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
July 23, 2020
9:30 a.m. https://tinyurl.com/RDC072320
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Don Inks, Vice-President
Quentin Phillips, Secretary
Jake Teshka, Commissioner
Troy Warner, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present:
Daniel Buckenmeyer
Tim Corcoran
Amanda Pietsch
Brian Donoghue
Stacia Reuswatt
Lindsey Schmidt
Charlotte Brach
Zach Hurst
Kyle Silveus
Kara Boyles
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2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 9, 2020
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, July 9, 2020.
3. Approval of Claims
• Claims Submitted July 23, 2020
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims submitted on
Thursday, July 23, 2020.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. Fourth Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement (410 W Wayne St)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented Fourth Amendment to Real Estate Purchase
Agreement (410 W Wayne St). Due to COVID-19 there has been a delay in
construction permits. We are asking the Commission for an extension on property
construction no later than September 9, 2020 with a completion of project no later
than September 30, 2021. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Commissioner Teshka, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Fourth Amendment to
Real Estate Purchase Agreement (410 W Wayne St) submitted on Thursday,
July 23, 2020.
B. General Fund
1. Budget Request (CDFI Professional Services)
Mr. Donoghue presented Budget Request (CDFI Professional Services). CDFI are
organizations that expand economic opportunities in low-income communities by
providing access to financial products and services for local residents and
businesses. CDFI Friendly South Bend acts as a liaison to strengthen the
community and improve the economic conditions of lower income residents to
provide low cost accessible flexible affordable financing for housing, job
development and educational services and community projects. We are
requesting 100k for these services. A resource for this is at
https://www.cdfifriendlysouthbend.org/about. Commission approval is requested.
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Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Vice-President Inks, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request (CDFI
Professional Services) submitted on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
2. Budget Request (CDFI Friendly Enhancement Fund)
Mr. Donoghue presented Budget Request (CDFI Friendly Enhancement Fund).
CDFI South Bend and the UEA have signed an agreement for the UEA to serve as
a fiscal agent for CFSB until December 31, 202. This will allow CDFI South Bend
flexibility to pursue fundraising sources without waiting for formal certification as a
501.c.3 nonprofit organization with the IRS. We are requesting 200k for the
Capital Enhancement fund in alignment of the original appropriation by this board
last fall. The Business plan is publicly available. Commission approval is
requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Vice-President Inks, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request (CDFI
Friendly Enhancement Fund) submitted on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
3. Budget Request (United Way Early Childcare Programs)
Mr. Donoghue presented Budget Request (United Way Early Childcare
Programs). This request is in continued collaboration with the United Way. We
are seeking to increase the number of affordable, high quality childcare slots in the
City of South Bend programs. Funding is requested at 100k for 2020-2021
programming. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Teshka, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved United Way Early
Childcare Programs) submitted on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
C. Administrative
1. Annual TIF Neutralization Analysis (Baker Tilly)
Mr. Relos presented Annual TIF Neutralization Analysis (Baker Tilly). Baker Tilly
looks at each TIF area. If there is natural growth in a TIF area, the base is
adjusted. We are requesting $15,000 which has been the same for the past 5
years. Baker Tilly will work with the auditor’s office to adjust the base value as
needed. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Annual TIF
Neutralization Analysis (Baker Tilly) submitted on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
1. Vice-President Inks noted the passing of Ray Thomas that was a
Commissioner for Redevelopment for many years. He was a community
resource that brought valuable information for a number of years with an
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upbeat personality. He also performed the marriage ceremony for Mr. Inks
and his wife. His passing is a real loss to the community.
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, August 13, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Thursday, July 23, 2020, 9:58 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Donald Inks, Vice-President