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South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
46601
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
January 28, 2020
9:30 a.m. https://tinyurl.com/RDC012821
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:34 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Quentin Phillips, Secretary
Troy Warner, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent: Don Inks, Vice-President
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present:
Daniel Buckenmeyer
Amanda Pietsch
Andrew Netter
Angela Rose
Tim Corcoran
Brian Donoghue
Kyle Silveus
Charlotte Brach
Eli Wax
Doug Michael
Ben Patrick
Conrad Damian
DCI
DCI
DCI
DCI
DCI
IT
Engineering
Engineering
SB Councilman
Resident
Resident
Resident
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – January 28, 2020
2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, January 14, 2021
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, January 14, 2021.
3. Approval of Claims
• Claims Submitted for January 12, January 19, and January 26, 2021
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims for January
12, January 19, and January 26, 2021 submitted on Thursday, January 28,
2021.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. License Agreement (Event)
Mr. Netter presented License Agreement (Event). This public event will occur on
September 18, 2021, however the agreement for use will be effective September
11 through September 25, 2021. This one-day music event will have 6 national
bands. The area is off Sample and Garst by the South Bend Police Department.
Doug Michaels is online to answer any questions. Commission approval is
requested.
Commissioner Warner asked why they chose South Bend.
Mr. Michael stated that he is a resident of South Bend. He had moved away but
has now returned and is excited to offer this kind of event to the area. He
remembers when there were more events like this in South Bend. He is looking to
bring in six national acts and is currently working with The Struts from England.
Mr. Michael stated that they will require one security guard for every 100 people at
this event. Once you enter the event you will not be able to leave and come back
without buying another ticket. There will be a variety of food trucks and plenty of
restrooms (see map attached to agreement).
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved License Agreement
(Event) submitted on Thursday, January 28, 2020.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – January 28, 2020
B.RDC General
1.Professional Services Agreement (IncDev Alliance)
Mr. Donoghue presented Professional Services Agreement (IncDev Alliance).
This service agreement is to request funding for IncDev Alliance which will train
under capacity neighborhood organizations and individuals to develop small
properties. The request is for $50k. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Professional Services
Agreement (IncDev Alliance) submitted on Thursday, January 28, 2020.
2.Professional Service Agreement (Leslie Omeeboh)
Mr. Donoghue presented Professional Services Agreement (Leslie Omeeboh).
This service agreement is for Leslie Omeeboh to research and complete funding
opportunities utilizing the investment in the Linden Avenue Greenhouse project to
sustain future youth jobs and nutrition programs. This agreement is for $25k.
Mr. Buckenmeyer shared the information for this project which includes listening
sessions and community development. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Professional Service
Agreement (Leslie Omeeboh) submitted on Thursday, January 28, 2020.
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
1.Mr. Buckenmeyer noted that there are several things that will be coming up
with tax abatements.
B.Common Council
C.Other
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, February 11, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
8.Adjournment
Thursday, January 28, 2020, 9:48 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Don E. Inks, Vice-President