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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, Indiana
Agenda
Regular Meeting, April 08, 2021 – 9:30 a.m.
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1. Roll Call
2. Election of Officers
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 25, 2021
4. Approval of Claims
A. Claims Allowance Request 03.31.21
B. Claims Allowance Request 04.08.21
5. Old Business
6. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. Development Agreement (United Way)
2. Budget Request (Invanti)
B. River East Development Area
1. Consent to Easement (Fire Arts)
C. River East Residential Development Area
1. Budget Request (Howard Street Reimbursement)
D. Other
1. Mortgage Release (Burnoski)
E. Administrative
1. TIF Management Report
7. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
8. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, April 22, 2021 9:30 am
9. Adjournment
South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
46601
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
March 25, 2021
9:30 a.m. https://tinyurl.com/RDC032521
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Don Inks, Vice-President
Quentin Phillips, Secretary
Troy Warner, Commissioner
Eli Wax, 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
Santiago Garces
Amanda Pietsch
Tim Corcoran
Michael Divita
Amy Paul
Charlotte Brach
Kyle Silveus
Zach Hurst
Jordan Gathers
Conrad Damian
Mark Peterson
DCI
DCI
DCI
DCI
DCI
DCI
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Mayor’s Office
Resident
WNDU
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – March 25, 2021
2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 11, 2021
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, March 11, 2021.
3. Approval of Claims
• Claims Submitted for March 15, March 16, and March 23, 2021
Commissioner Warner asked if this is the last of the concrete bills for the high
wall cast at Commerce Center.
Mr. Hurst replied that this is the last or second to the last of the claims. In the
month we should be processing a completion affidavit through the Board of
Public Works.
Commissioner Warner asked if the developer is in compliance with the
agreement with the city.
Mr. Buckenmeyer states that he believes that is true. Grocery and pharmacy
requirements are in place, but the city has received no details to date.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Commissioner Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims for March 15,
March 16 and March 23, 2021 submitted on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. MOU (Valerie Loew)
Mr. Relos presented MOU (Valerie Loew). This is a MOU with a local artist
Valerie Loew that contacted the Department of Community Investment regarding
the terra cotta pieces of the Fat Daddy’s building. The city was able to save the
decorative pieces prior to demolition. Ms. Loew is requesting to make some
molds of the pieces. She is a glass artist and is requesting to borrow the pieces
returning them by the end of June 2021. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried with Don Inks abstaining, the Commission approved MOU
(Valerie Loew) submitted on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – March 25, 2021
2. Development Agreement (Sibley Machine and Foundry Corp)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented Development Agreement (Sibley Machine and
Foundry Corp). We are asking for $250k out of the River West TIF. Our normal
agreements are backed by ROI and private investment. This agreement is unique
as it is it integrates both direct and indirect elements of both private investment by
the Sibley team and indirect impact on job creation. The project works with small
business development in South Bend as the home of the Scaling Up! Scaling Up!
is a result of working for 3 years to develop a technical service grant from the
EDA. The EDA performed a deep dive in South Bend for supporting small
business adventures. Our key participants (or makers) produce hardware,
handbags, and hot sauce. Council approved 250k in the 2021 budget for
programming. The program launched in February 2021 with 15 available spots
with over 60 applications submitted. Our consultant picked the 15 most promising
businesses. The makers will complete a 3-month educational program led by 37
Oaks out of Chicago starting tonight. At the end of the 3-month period the 250K
amount will give them subsidized space where they can apply their trade and let
them build the businesses. The businesses were already established but looking
to expand. The Sibley building will designate 9,000 square feet, putting in works
areas, bathrooms and cleaning it up. A courtyard will be available to them.
Commission approval is requested.
Commissioner Wesley asked how much investment has previously put into this
building and can you tell me more about 37 Oaks.
Mr. Buckenmeyer responded that this agreement is the first time we are investing
in the Sibley Building. Thirty-Seven Oaks is a consulting group that focuses on
education for business owners that already have a product by working further on
pricing, internet sales and finance. Terrand Smith will be working with our 15
makers on furthering their knowledge on branding, distribution, and commerce.
We hope to continue this movement in South Bend collaborating with Incremental
Development and other resources in the future.
Commissioner Warner stated that he heard Terrand Smith speak in 2019 and she
described this as an entrepreneurship university creating small businesses. This
is really for small businesses looking to mass produce and scale their businesses.
This helps people to become their own boss. I am glad that the Council was able
to approve the budget for this project.
Commissioner Wax asked if there was a way to provide ROI at this stage.
Mr. Buckenmeyer stated it is hard to do at this point. This is not a standard
agreement where we can get specific job creation based on business model.
Sibley is putting six figures into the building to make it ready for these businesses.
Mr. Garces explained that when we look at this there are two areas in which we
will look at return. One is if the program is successful, we expect to see job
creation from these small businesses. Small businesses are the leaders in job
creation in the United States. We have to estimate and evaluate during this
program. Out of the 15 businesses they will add 2 to 3 employees per company.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – March 25, 2021
The other source of ROI is by activating the Sibley space we will start generating
rent and tax revenues to help the building become sustainable. We have been
working hard at bringing buildings that have been vacant in neighborhoods. The
Incremental Development model helps us to invest so the buildings become
productive again. The rent dollars will help the owners to reinvest into their
buildings again. We are excited to see this and evaluate the program at a later
date.
Conrad Damian, Resident noted that the city has had many vacant/empty
buildings. Now with buildings like Vested Interest, LangLab and the Sibley project
we have all different levels of entrepreneurship. The Volls have been to
neighborhood meetings engaging with local residents and small business needs.
We are excited of the possibilities and the new companies.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried the Commission unanimously approved Development
Agreement (Sibley Machine and Foundry Corp) submitted on Thursday, March
25, 2021.
3. Budget Request (Lincolnway West Streetscape Olive St)
Mr. Divita presented Budget Request (Lincolnway West Streetscape Olive St).
Staff requests approval of a project budget of $2,100,000 from the River West
Development Area for construction and related costs for Lincolnway West
streetscape improvements at Olive Street.
As part of its implementation of the West Side Main Streets Revitalization Plan, the
City of South Bend proposes to make further streetscape improvements to
Lincolnway West to create an environment more inviting to commercial and
residential investment. The primary project area will be the two blocks of
Lincolnway West between Fremont and Elmer Streets, where paving, curbs,
sidewalks, and driveway approaches will be replaced. Protected bike lanes, street
trees, and decorative lighting will be added. Additionally, decorative roadway
lighting will be installed on Lincolnway West between Elmer and O’Brien Streets.
The Board of Public Works will open bids on the project in May. Construction is
anticipated to begin in June for completion in the fall. Commission approval is
requested.
Commissioner Warner asked if the District Council has been notified.
Mr. Divita responded that yes, they have been working with him.
Upon a motion by Sectary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request
(Lincolnway West Streetscape Olive St) submitted on Thursday, March 25,
2021.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – March 25, 2021
B. River East Development Area
1. Budget Request (Debt Service Reserve Budget)
Ms. Pietsch presented a Budget Request (Debt Service Reserve Budget). This
request is to bring the debt service reserve compliant on the 2017 Eddy Street
Commons Bond. There was an error by the Bond Counsel at closing, the DSR
was not calculated correctly. This request is for $210,000 that will go into the
reserve and fill our requirements. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Vice-President Inks, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request (Debt
Service Reserve Budget) submitted on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
1. Mr. Buckenmeyer noted that Council unanimously approved both a personal and
real property tax abatements for Claey’s candy. They will be moving their
business from where they have been since 1941 at 525 S Taylor to a new facility
at Nimtz (5-acre parcel) with access at Nimtz and the tollway. It will take
approximately 1 to 2 years to complete this project.
2. There are a lot of tax abatements in the works coming soon.
B. Common Council
1. Commissioner Warner thanked Mr. Buckenmeyer and the team for the work on the
Claey’s tax abatement. The increased revenue is very exciting for them.
2. There are a lot of good ideas that can come out of 525 S. Taylor Street in the
future.
3. Everyone is trying to build and grow. Lumber and steel prices are going through
the roof and they are in need for workers and bidder for these projects. The future
looks bright.
4. I encourage people to look at the 37 Oaks website as there are great testimonials.
C. Other
1. Mr. Buckenmeyer stated that the Building Department has reported YTD is out
pacing the previous year and there is a lot of activity in South Bend.
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, April 8, 2021, 9:30 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Thursday, March 25, 2021, 10:24 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Marcia Jones, President
City of South Bend
Department of Administration & Finance
Claims Allowance Request
To:South Bend Redevelopment Commission
From:Daniel Parker, City Controller
Date:Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Pursuant to Indiana Code 36-4-8-7, I have audited and certified the attached claims and
submit them for allowance in the following amounts:
GBLN-0013476 $473,673.78
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$473,673.78
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:473,673.78$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
______________________________________________________________
Name:Name:
_______________________________
Name:_______________________________
Name:
_______________________________
Name:
City of South Bend
Department of Administration & Finance
Claims Allowance Request
To:South Bend Redevelopment Commission
From:Daniel Parker, City Controller
Date:Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Pursuant to Indiana Code 36-4-8-7, I have audited and certified the attached claims and
submit them for allowance in the following amounts:
GBLN-0013775 $205,104.32
GBLN-0013831 $67,673.27
Total:$272,777.59
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:272,777.59$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
______________________________________________________________
Name:Name:
_______________________________
Name:_______________________________
Name:
_______________________________
Name:
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: April 8, 2021
FROM: Brian Donoghue
SUBJECT: Development Agreement with United Way of SJC
Funding Source* (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General
*Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
Purpose of Request: Funding for Community Center at Dubail and Fellowes
Specifics: We are requesting approval of $1.4 million toward local public improvements for the
United Way's construction of a community center at Dubail and Fellowes Streets, which will
provide childcare for local families, activities for teens, and a gathering space for others. The
improvements will include the purchase of playground equipment, site preparation work,
landscaping, stormwater management infrastructure, asphalt paving, and/or concrete flatwork.
The United Way has raised over $3.5 million for the remainder of the construction costs.
The United Way is completing the acquisition of the real estate on which the community
center will be built; the City's parcels are expected to be donated at the April 13, 2021 meeting
of the Board of Public Works, and the remaining two parcels will be donated to the United Way
by 466 Works no later than May 31, 2021. Funds will not be authorized for release until all of
the parcels are under the control of the United Way.
Additionally, we have allowed the United Way 36 months to complete construction of
the community center; this is, in part, due to anticipated delays regarding construction materials.
Consistent with our other agreements, the site plans are to be reviewed and accepted by the
City Planner and all local public improvements will be overseen by City Engineering.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $_______________;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement (this “Agreement”), is effective as of _______________,
2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of South Bend, Department of
Redevelopment, acting by and through its governing body, the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission (the “Commission”), and United Way of St. Joseph County, Inc., an Indiana non-
profit corporation with offices at 3517 E. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46615 (the
“Developer”) (each, a “Party,” and collectively, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Commission exists and operates under the provisions of the
Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended (I.C. 36-7-14 et seq., the “Act”);
and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that the clearance, replanning, and redevelopment of
redevelopment areas are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent; and
WHEREAS, the Developer owns, or will own no later than May 31, 2021, certain real
property described in Exhibit A, together with all improvements thereon and all easements, rights,
licenses, and other interests appurtenant thereto (collectively, the “Developer Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Developer currently has private financing and desires to construct,
renovate, or otherwise rehabilitate certain elements of the Developer Property (the “Project”) in
accordance with the project plan (the “Project Plan”) attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Developer Property is located within the corporate boundaries of the City
of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), within the River West Development Area (the “Area”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has adopted (and subsequently amended, from time to time)
a development plan, which contemplates development of the Area consistent with the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Commission believes that accomplishing the Project as described herein
is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to facilitate and assist the Project by undertaking the
local public improvements stated in Exhibit C (the “Local Public Improvements”) and the
financing thereof, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in accordance with
the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations stated in
this Agreement, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
Unless otherwise defined in this Agreement, capitalized terms used in this Agreement have
the following meanings:
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1.1 Assessed Value. “Assessed Value” means the market value-in-use of a property,
used for property tax assessment purposes as determined by the St. Joseph County Assessor.
1.2 Board of Works. “Board of Works” means the Board of Public Works of the City,
a public body granted the power to award contracts for public works pursuant to I.C. 36-1-12.
1.3 Funding Amount. “Funding Amount” means an amount not to exceed One Million
Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000.00) of tax increment finance revenues to be used for
paying the costs associated with the construction, equipping, inspection, and delivery of the Local
Public Improvements.
1.4 Private Investment. “Private Investment” means an amount no less than Three
Million Five Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Dollars ($3,592,000.00) to be expended by the
Developer for the costs associated with constructing the improvements set forth in the Project Plan,
including architectural, engineering, and any other costs directly related to completion of the
Project that are expected to contribute to increases in the Assessed Value of the Developer Property.
SECTION 2. INTERPRETATION, TERMS, AND RECITALS.
2.1 Interpretation.
(a) The terms “herein,” “hereto,” “hereunder,” and all terms of similar import
shall be deemed to refer to this Agreement as a whole rather than to any Article of, Section
of, or Exhibit to this Agreement.
(b) Unless otherwise specified, references in this Agreement to (i) “Section” or
“Article” shall be deemed to refer to the Section or Article of this Agreement bearing the
number so specified, (ii) “Exhibit” shall be deemed to refer to the Exhibit of this Agreement
bearing the letter or number so specified, and (iii) references to this “Agreement” shall
mean this Agreement and any exhibits and attachments hereto.
(c) Captions used for or in Sections, Articles, and Exhibits of this Agreement
are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of this
Agreement.
(d) The terms “include”, “including” and “such as” shall each be construed as
if followed by the phrase “without being limited to.”
2.2 Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated into and are a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.
SECTION 3. ACCESS.
3.1 Grant of Easement. The Developer will grant to the Commission a temporary, non-
exclusive easement on, in, over, under and across any part(s) of the Developer Property (the
“Easement”) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D, to permit the Commission to fulfill its
obligations under this Agreement, including the construction, equipping, inspection, and delivery
of the Local Public Improvements. The Easement shall (a) inure to the benefit of the Commission
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and the Board of Works or any contractors acting on behalf of the Commission in connection with
the construction, equipping, inspection, and delivery of the Local Public Improvements; (b) shall
bind the Developer and its grantees, successors, and assigns; and (c) shall terminate no later than
upon completion of the Local Public Improvements, as determined by the Board of Works.
SECTION 4. DEVELOPER’S OBLIGATIONS.
4.1 Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Commission’s agreements
to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement are material
consideration for the Developer’s commitment to perform and abide by the covenants and
obligations of the Developer contained in this Agreement.
4.2 The Project.
(a) The Developer will perform all necessary work to complete the
improvements set forth in the Project Plan attached hereto as Exhibit B and the plans and
specifications to be approved by the City Planner, or his designee, pursuant to Section 4.8
of this Agreement, which improvements shall comply with all zoning and land use laws
and ordinances.
(b) The Developer will expend the Private Investment to complete the Project
in accordance with the Project Plan attached hereto as Exhibit B and the plans and
specifications to be approved by the Commission pursuant to Section 4.8 of this Agreement.
4.3 Cooperation. The Developer agrees to endorse and support the Commission’s
efforts to expedite the Local Public Improvements through any required planning, design, public
bidding, construction, inspection, waiver, permitting, and related regulatory processes.
4.4 Secure Propert y Ownership and Obtain Necessary Easements. The Developer shall
secure ownership of all of the parcels comprising the Developer Property no later than May 31,
2021 (the "Property Ownership Date"). After such ownership is secured, the Developer agrees to
obtain any and all easements from any governmental entity and/or any other third parties that the
Developer or the Commission deems necessary or advisable in order to complete the Local Public
Improvements, and the obtaining of such easements is a condition precedent to the Commission’s
obligations under this Agreement.
4.5 Timeframe for Completion. Except as otherwise set forth herein, the Developer
hereby agrees to complete the Project and any other obligations the Developer may have under
this Agreement, other than securing the Developer Property, by the date that is thirty-six (36)
months after the Effective Date of this Agreement (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, other
than securing ownership of the Developer Property 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. Similarly, Developer's failure to secure the Developer Property
by the Property Ownership Date shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall
cause the Agreement to become void and of no effect without any requirement of notice of or an
opportunity to cure such failure.
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4.6 [Reserved.]
4.7 Reporting Obligations.
(a) The Developer shall confirm its ownership of the Developer Property in
writing no later than May 31, 2021. The Commission shall not authorize the Board of
Works to advertise or award bids for the Local Public Improvements until such
confirmation has been received by the City's Director of Innovation or his designee.
(b) Upon the letting of contracts for substantial portions of the Project and again
upon substantial completion of the Project, the Developer hereby agrees to report to the
Commission the number of local contractors and local laborers involved in the Project, the
amount of bid awards for each contract related to the Project, and information regarding
which contractor is awarded each contract with respect to the Project.
(c) On or before June 30 and December 31 of each year until substantial
completion of the Project, the Developer shall submit to the Commission a report
demonstrating the Developer’s good-faith compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
The report shall include the following information and documents: (i) a status report of the
construction completed to date, (ii) an update on the project schedule, (iii) an itemized
accounting generally identifying the Private Investment to date, and (iv) a status report of
the number of jobs created for employment at the Developer Property.
4.8 Submission of Plans and Specifications for Project. Promptly upon completion of
all plans and specifications for the Project, or changes thereto, and prior to the Commission’s
expenditure of the Funding Amount, the Developer shall deliver a complete set thereof to the City
Planner, or his designee, who, consulting published neighborhood or other City plans for the area,
may accept or not accept said plans and specifications for the Project in his or her sole discretion
and may request revisions or amendments to be made to the same.
4.9 Costs and Expenses of Construction of Project. The Developer hereby agrees to
pay, or cause to be paid, all costs and expenses of planning, construction, management, and all
other activities or purposes associated with the Project (including legal, architectural, and
engineering fees), exclusive of the Local Public Improvements, which shall be paid for by the
Commission by and through the Funding Amount subject to the terms of this Agreement.
4.10 Specifications for Local Public Improvements. The Developer will be responsible
for the preparation of all bid specifications related to the Local Public Improvements, and the
Developer will pay all costs and expenses of such preparation, provided, however, that if the
Commission pays any costs or expenses of such preparation, then the amount paid by the
Commission will be deducted from the Funding Amount. The Developer will submit all bid
specifications related to the Local Public Improvements to the City of South Bend Engineering
Department (the “Engineering Department”). The Engineering Department, consulting the
published standards of the Board of Works or any other published City requirements, may accept
or not accept said bid specifications as written for the Project in its sole discretion and may request
revisions or amendments to be made to the same. The Commission shall not be required to expend
the Funding Amount unless the Engineering Department has accepted all bid specifications.
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4.11 Non-Interference. Developer hereby agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts
to minimize disruption for those living and working near the Developer Property during
construction of the Project.
4.12 Insurance. The Developer shall purchase and maintain comprehensive insurance
coverage as is appropriate for the work being performed with respect to the Project. The Developer
shall provide proof of such adequate insurance to the Commission and shall notify the Commission
and the City of any change in or termination of such insurance. During the period of construction
or provision of services regarding any Local Public Improvements, the Developer shall maintain
insurance in the kinds and for at least the minimum amounts as described in Exhibit E attached
hereto and the Commission and the City shall be named as additional insureds on such policies
(but not on any worker’s compensation policies).
4.13 Information. The Developer agrees to provide any and all due diligence items with
respect to the Project reasonably requested by the Commission.
4.14 Other Incentives. The Developer agrees that, for its completion of the Project (as
defined in the Project Plan), the Developer will not request or pursue any financial incentive or
support from the City other than the Commission’s commitment of the Funding Amount under
this Agreement, including without limitation any tax abatement with respect to the Developer
Property or any other property associated with the Project.
SECTION 5. COMMISSION’S OBLIGATIONS.
5.1 Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Developer’s agreement to
perform and abide by the covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement is material
consideration for the Commission’s commitment to perform and abide by the covenants and
obligations of the Commission contained in this Agreement.
5.2 Completion of Local Public Improvements.
(a) The Commission hereby agrees to complete (or cause to be completed) the
Local Public Improvements described in Exhibit C attached hereto on a schedule to be
reasonably determined and agreed to by the Commission and the Developer, as may be
modified due to unforeseen circumstances and delays.
(b) Before any work on the Local Public Improvements will commence, (a) the
Commission shall have received notice that the Developer Property has been secured
pursuant to Section 4.7(a) hereof, (b) the Commission will have received satisfactory plans
and specifications for the Project and approved the same in accordance with Section 4.8 of
this Agreement, and (c) the Engineering Department will have received satisfactory bid
specifications for the Local Public Improvements and approved the same in accordance
with Section 4.10 of this Agreement.
(c) The Local Public Improvements will be completed in accordance with all
applicable public bidding and contracting laws and will be subject to inspection by the
Engineering Department or its designee.
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(d) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, in the event the
costs associated with the Local Public Improvements are in excess of the Funding Amount,
Developer, at its sole option, may determine to pay to the Commission the amount of the
excess costs to permit timely completion of the Local Public Improvements by the
Commission, or an agent of the Commission, which amounts shall be applied for such
purpose. If Developer chooses not to pay any such excess costs of the Local Public
Improvements (above the Funding Amount), the Commission may reduce the scope of the
Local Public Improvements to the amount which may be funded with the Funding Amount.
In no event will the Commission be required to spend more than the Funding Amount in
connection with the Local Public Improvements.
5.3 Cooperation. The Commission agrees to endorse and support the Developer’s
efforts to expedite the Project through any required planning, design, permitting, waiver, and
related regulatory processes, provided, however, that the Commission will not be required to
expend any money in connection therewith.
5.4 Public Announcements, Press Releases, and Marketing Materials. The
Commission hereby agrees to coordinate all public announcements and press releases relating to
the Project with the Developer.
SECTION 6. COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL CHALLENGE.
6.1 Cooperation. In the event of any administrative, legal, or equitable action or other
proceeding instituted by any person not a party to this Agreement challenging the validity of any
provision of this Agreement, the Parties shall cooperate in defending such action or proceeding to
settlement or final judgment including all appeals. Each Party shall select its own legal counsel
and retain such counsel at its own expense, and in no event shall the Commission be required to
bear the fees and costs of the Developer’s attorneys nor shall the Developer be required to bear the
fees and costs of the Commission’s attorneys. The Parties agree that if any other provision of this
Agreement, or this Agreement as a whole, is invalidated, rendered null , or set aside by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the Parties agree to be bound by the terms of this Section 6.1, which shall
survive such invalidation, nullification, or setting aside.
SECTION 7. DEFAULT.
7.1 Default. Any failure by either Party to perform any term or provision of this
Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following written
notice of such failure from the other Party, shall constitute a default under this Agreement. Any
notice given pursuant to the preceding sentence shall specify the nature of the alleged failure and,
where appropriate, the manner in which said failure satisfactorily may be cured. Upon the
occurrence of a default under this Agreement, the non-defaulting Party may (a) terminate this
Agreement, or (b) institute legal proceedings at law or in equity (including any action to compel
specific performance) seeking remedies for such default. If the default is cured within thirty (30)
days after the notice described in this Section 7.1, then no default shall exist and the noticing Party
shall take no further action.
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7.2 Reimbursement Obligation. In the event that the Developer fails (a) to complete
the Project by the Mandatory Project Completion Date, or (b) to expend the full amount of the
Private Investment by the Mandatory Project Completion Date, then upon the written demand of
the Commission, the Developer will repay the Commission One Hundred Fifty Percent (150%) of
the portion of the Funding Amount expended by the Commission in furtherance of the Local Public
Improvements as of the date of the Commission’s demand.
7.3 Force Majeure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Agreement, none of the Parties shall be deemed to be in default where delays in performance or
failures to perform are due to, and a necessary outcome of, war, insurrection, strikes or other labor
disturbances, walk-outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, acts of terrorism,
restrictions imposed or mandated by governmental entities, enactment of conflicting state or
federal laws or regulations, new or supplemental environments regulations, contract defaults by
third parties, or similar basis for excused performance which is not within the reasonable control
of the Party to be excused (each, an event of “Force Majeure”). Upon the request of any of the
Parties, a reasonable extension of any date or deadline set forth in this Agreement due to such
cause will be granted in writing for a period necessitated by the event of Force Majeure, or longer
as may be mutually agreed upon by all the Parties.
SECTION 8. NO AGENCY, JOINT VENTURE, OR PARTNERSHIP; CONFLICT OF
INTEREST; INDEMNITY.
8.1 No Agency, Joint Venture or Partnership. The Parties acknowledge and agree that:
(a) The Project is a private development;
(b) None of the Commission, the Board of Works, or the Developer has any
interest or responsibilities for, or due to, third parties concerning any improvements until
such time, and only until such time, that the Commission, the Board of Works, and/or the
Developer expressly accepts the same; and
(c) The Parties hereby renounce the existence of any form of agency
relationship, joint venture or partnership between the Commission, the Board of Works,
and the Developer and agree that nothing contained herein or in any document executed in
connection herewith shall be construed as creating any such relationship between the
Commission, the Board of Works, and the Developer.
8.2 Conflict of Interest; Commission Representatives Not Individually Liable. No
member, official, or employee of the Commission or the City may have any personal interest,
direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any such member, official, or employee participate
in any decision relating to this Agreement which affects his or her personal interests or the interests
of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he or she is, directly or indirectly,
interested. No member, official, or employee of the Commission or the City shall be personally
liable to the Developer, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the
Commission or for any amount which may become due to the Developer, or its successors and
assigns, or on any obligations under the terms of this Agreement. No partner, member, employee,
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or agent of the Developer or successors of them shall be personally liable to the Commission under
this Agreement.
8.3 Indemnity. The Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
Commission and the City from and against any third-party claims suffered by the Commission or
the City resulting from or incurred in connection with the Local Public Improvements or the
Project.
SECTION 9. MISCELLANEOUS.
9.1 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions
of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual
consent of the parties.
9.2 Waiver. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of a Party to exercise any
right, remedy, power, or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall
nay single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege preclude any other or further
exercise of the same or of any right, remedy, power, or privilege with respect to any occurrence
be construed as a waiver of any such right, remedy, power, or privilege with respect to any other
occurrence. No waiver shall be effective unless it is in writing and is signed by the party asserted
to have granted such waiver.
9.3 Other Necessary Acts. Each Party shall execute and deliver to the other Parties all
such other further instruments and documents as may be reasonably neces sary to accomplish the
Project and the Local Public Improvements contemplated by this Agreement and to provide and
secure to the other Parties the full and complete enjoyment of its rights and privileges hereunder.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties understand and agree that certain actions contemplated
by this Agreement may be required to be undertaken by persons, agencies, or entities that are not
a party to this Agreement, including, but not limited to certain permits, consents, and/or approvals
(to the extent they have not yet been obtained and completed), and that any action by such third
parties shall require independent approval by the respective person, agency, entity, or governing
body thereof.
9.4 Dispute Resolution; Waiver of Jury Trial. Any action to enforce the terms or
conditions of this Agreement or otherwise concerning a dispute under this Agreement will be
commenced in the courts of St. Joseph County, Indiana, unless the Parties mutually agree to an
alternative method of dispute resolution. The Parties acknowledge that disputes arising under this
Agreement are likely to be complex and they desire to streamline and minimize the cost of
resolving such disputes. In any legal proceeding, each Party irrevocably waives the right to trial
by jury in any action, counterclaim, dispute, or proceeding based upon, or related to, the subject
matter of this Agreement. This waiver applies to all claims against all parties to such actions and
proceedings. This waiver is knowingly, intentionally, and voluntarily made by both Parties.
9.5 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event of any litigation, mediation, or arbitration between
the Parties regarding an alleged breach of this Agreement, none of the Parties shall be entitled to
any award of attorney’s fees.
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9.6 Equal Employment Opportunity. The Developer, for itself and its successors and
assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Project:
(a) The Developer will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Developer agrees
to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment,
notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause; and
(b) The Developer will state, in all solicitations or advertisements for
employees placed by or on behalf of the Developer, that all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
9.7 Counterparts. This Agreement 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.
9.8 Notices and Demands. Any notice, demand, or other communication required or
permitted under the terms of this Agreement may be delivered (a) by hand-delivery (which will be
deemed delivered at the time of receipt), (b) by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested
(which will be deemed delivered three (3) days after mailing), or (c) by overnight courier service
(which will be deemed delivered on the next business day) to each Party’s respective addresses
and representatives stated below.
Developer: United Way of St. Joseph County, Inc.
3517 E. Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46615
Attn. Chief Executive Officer
With a copy to: ______________________
______________________
______________________
Attn: ______________________
Commission: South Bend Redevelopment Commission
1400 S. County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Executive Director,
Department of Community Investment
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With a copy to: South Bend Legal Department
1200 S. County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Corporation Counsel
9.9 Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Indiana.
9.10 Authority. Each undersigned person executing and delivering this Agreement on
behalf of a Party represents and certifies that he or she is the duly authorized officer or
representative of such Party, that he or she has been fully empowered to execute and deliver this
Agreement on behalf of such Party, and that all necessary action to execute and deliver this
Agreement has been taken by such Party.
9.11 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is
intended or shall be construed to confer upon any person, firm, or corporation other than the Parties
hereto and their respective successors or assigns, any remedy or claim under or by reason of this
Agreement or any term, covenant, or condition hereof, as third-party beneficiaries or otherwise,
and all of the terms, covenants, and conditions hereof shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of
the Parties herein.
9.12 Assignment. The Developer’s rights under this Agreement shall be personal to the
Developer and shall not run with the land. The Developer may not assign its rights or obligations
under this Agreement to any third party without obtaining the Commission’s prior written consent
to such assignment, which the Commission may give or withhold in its sole discretion. In the
event the Developer seeks the Commission’s consent to any such assignment, the Developer shall
provide to the Commission all relevant information concerning the identities of the persons or
entities proposed to be involved in and an explanation of the purposes for the proposed
assignment(s).
9.13 Further Assurances. The Parties agree that they will each undertake in good faith,
as permitted by law, any action and execute and deliver any document reasonably required to carry
out the intents and purposes of this Agreement.
9.14 Exhibits. All exhibits described herein and attached hereto are incorporated into
this Agreement by reference.
9.15 Entire Agreement. No representation, promise, or inducement not included in this
Agreement will be binding upon the Parties hereto. This Agreement cannot be modified except
by mutual agreement of the Parties set forth in a written instrument signed by the Parties’
authorized representatives.
9.16 Time. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
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Signature Page Follows
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereby execute this Agreement to be effective as of
the Effective Date stated above.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Quentin M. Phillips, Secretary
UNITED WAY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC.
By: _____________________________________
Laura Jensen, Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT A
Description of Developer Property
Parcel 1:
Thirty-three (33) feet from the East end of Lot 93 and all of Lot 94 of the Bowman Place
Addition.
County Tax Parcel ID: 018-7033-1277
State Parcel No.: 71-08-13-328-023.000-026
Parcel 2:
W 1/2 of Lot 93 of the Bowman Place Addition, commonly known as 405 Dubail Avenue, South
Bend, IN 46613.
County Tax Parcel ID: 018-7033-1281
State Parcel No.: 71-08-13-328-022.000-026
Parcel 3:
E 1/2 of Lot 92 of the Bowman Place Addition.
County Tax Parcel ID: 018-7033-1282
State Parcel No.: 71-08-13-328-021.000-026
Parcel 4:
W 1/2 of Lot 92 of the Bowman Place Addition.
County Tax Parcel ID: 018-7033-1283
State Parcel No.: 71-08-13-328-020.000-026
EXHIBIT B
Project Plan
The Developer will construct a community center on the Property, which serves the
neighborhoods by providing programming and services, including but not limited to child care, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations.
EXHIBIT C
Description of Local Public Improvements
The Commission will complete, or cause to be completed, the following work in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in compliance with
all applicable laws and regulations: purchase of playground equipment, site
preparation work, landscaping, stormwater management infrastructure, asphalt
paving, and/or concrete flatwork.
EXHIBIT D
Form of Easement
GRANT OF TEMPORARY EASEMENT
THIS INDENTURE, made as of the day of _______________, 202__ (the “Effective
Date”), by and between United Way of St. Joseph County, Inc., an Indiana non-profit corporation with
offices at 3517 E. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46615 (the “Grantor”), and the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, governing body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment,
1400 S. County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the “Grantee”).
WITNESSETH:
For the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which
Grantor hereby acknowledges, Grantor hereby grants, conveys, and warrants to Grantee a temporary, non-
exclusive easement (the “Easement”) on, in, over, under and across the real property described in attached
Exhibit 1 (the “Property”) for the construction, equipping, and delivery of certain improvements on the
Property (the “Local Public Improvements”), together with the right of ingress to and egress from the
Easement for said purposes, all pursuant to a certain Development Agreement by and between Grantor and
Grantee, dated _________________, 2021 (the “Development Agreement”). Capitalized terms not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Development Agreement.
The Easement granted herein shall pertain to the air, surface, and subsurface rights and interests of
Grantor, for the use and benefit of Grantee, and its successors and assigns, to the extent necessary to
accomplish and carry out the construction, equipping, and delivery of the Local Improvements on the
Property. The Easement hereby granted includes the right and privilege for Grantee at reasonable times to
clean and remove from said Easement any debris or obstructions interfering with said Easement.
The Easement granted herein, and its associated benefits and obligations, shall inure to the benefit
of Grantee and Grantee’s contractors acting on Grantee’s behalf in connection with the Local Public
Improvements.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, unless extended in writing by Grantor,
the Easement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect on the date (hereinafter, the “Construction
Termination Date”) of the earliest of the following: (a) completion of the Local Public Improvements; (b)
expiration or earlier termination of the Development Agreement; or (c) such earlier date as Grantor and
Grantee may agree to in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Grant of Temporary Easement on the date shown in
the acknowledgment set forth below to be effective as of the Effective Date.
GRANTOR:
UNITED WAY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC.
Printed:
Its:
STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared
_______________________, to me known to be the _____________ of the Grantor in the above Grant of
Temporary Easement, and acknowledged the execution of the same as the Grantor’s free and voluntary act
and deed.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this day of _______________, 202__.
_______________________________________
____________________, Notary Public
Residing in County, IN
My Commission Expires: _______________________
This instrument was prepared by ____________________________.
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this do cument, unless required
by law. ______________________.
EXHIBIT 1
Description of Property
Parcel 1:
Thirty-three (33) feet from the East end of Lot 93 and all of Lot 94 of the Bowman Place
Addition.
County Tax Parcel ID: 018-7033-1277
State Parcel No.: 71-08-13-328-023.000-026
Parcel 2:
W 1/2 of Lot 93 of the Bowman Place Addition, commonly known as 405 Dubail Avenue, South
Bend, IN 46613.
County Tax Parcel ID: 018-7033-1281
State Parcel No.: 71-08-13-328-022.000-026
Parcel 3:
E 1/2 of Lot 92 of the Bowman Place Addition.
County Tax Parcel ID: 018-7033-1282
State Parcel No.: 71-08-13-328-021.000-026
Parcel 4:
W 1/2 of Lot 92 of the Bowman Place Addition.
County Tax Parcel ID: 018-7033-1283
State Parcel No.: 71-08-13-328-020.000-026
EXHIBIT E
Minimum Insurance Amounts
A. Worker’s Compensation
1. State Statutory
2. Applicable Federal Statutory
3. Employer’s Liability $100,000.00
B. Comprehensive General Liability
1. Bodily Injury
a. $5,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
b. $5,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate Products
and Completed Operation
2. Property Damage
a. $5,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
b. $5,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate
C. Comprehensive Automobile Liability
1. Bodily Injury
a. $500,000.00 Each Person
b. $500,000.00 Each Accident
2. Property Damage
a. $500,000.00 Each Occurrence
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: April 8, 2021
FROM: Santiago Garces
SUBJECT: Budget Request (Invanti LLC)
Funding Source* (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General
*Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
Purpose of Request: Funding for Professional Services agreement with Invanti LLC
Specifics: We are requesting $250 thousand from the Pokagon Fund for a programmatic
engagement with Invanti LLC to support the city’s innovation and inclusive economic
development practices over the next two years.
As part of this engagement, Invanti will provide consulting services based on human centered
design and innovation practices to address complex social issues that are prioritized by the City
of South Bend including but not limited to: affordable housing, education, childcare, workforce
development, financial equity. Additionally, Invanti will facilitate sessions, utilizing electronic and
physical templates, provide guidance, and support the efforts of the City and its partners to find
innovative solutions to these problems. Finally, Invanti will support in making the research and
findings of those efforts available to potential entrepreneurs and researchers that can design
novel solutions for these challenges.
Background: Invanti is a South Bend-based virtual startup studio and fund that creates and
invests in companies that solve problems impacting the daily lives of the majority of Americans.
The focus of their program is developing ventures that reimagine financial health, small business,
childcare, housing, transportation, and employment in cities like South Bend. Throughout 2020,
the INVANTI team helped the City’s Bloomberg-funded Commuters Trust team run an innovation
process to explore issues in reliable transportation and employment, ideate solutions, and create
and test a pilot plan. The pilot is a solution to help people with unreliable transportation access
better identify potential issues with used cars before the point of purchase and then partner
with local mechanics to incentivize proper maintenance.
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $_______________;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg. (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________.
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: April 6, 2021
FROM: Santiago Garces, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Consent to I&M Easement - Fire Arts, Inc. Property
Funding Source* (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General
*Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
Purpose of Request: Consent to an easement for the benefit of AEP Indiana Michigan
Transmission Company, Inc. at a portion of the Fire Arts, Inc. property located at 216 Sycamore
on the northernmost edge of the property line.
Specifics: We are requesting conditional approval of a consent to an easement through the
parking lot of property located at 216 Sycamore. The Commission transferred the property to
Fire Arts, Inc. on January 3, 2012, keeping a reversionary interest through January 3, 2037. The
property will revert to the Commission if the property is no longer used as a not-for-profit fine
arts studio and gallery, and no portion of the property may be transferred during the
reversionary period. In order to facilitate the I&M transmission line to the hydroelectric project
being constructed by the University of Notre Dame and improve the reliability of the power grid
by interconnecting two substations (Muessel and Colfax), I&M requested this easement. In
consultation with the City's Planning and Engineering teams, we ask that the Commission
consent to an easement of no greater than 20' from the northernmost boundary of the parking
area behind the structure. We are waiting for a final survey drawing from I&M reflecting the 20'
easement area in order to complete the document.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $_______________;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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State Parcel No. Ref.: 71-08-12-129-007.000-026
County Parcel No. Ref.: 018-5003-0048
CONSENT TO EASEMENT
This Consent to Easement (“Consent”) is entered into as of the last date set forth below,
by and between:
“AEP” AEP Indiana Michigan Transmission Company, Inc.
“City” The City of South Bend, for the Use and Benefit of its Department
of Redevelopment
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, Fire Arts, Inc. (“Fire Arts”) is the owner of real property described in
a certain Corporate Warranty Deed (the “Property”), said Corporate Warranty
Deed dated January 3, 2012, and recorded on January 3, 2012 as Document
Number 1200104 with the St. Joseph County Recorder (the “Deed”);
B. WHEREAS, the City has an interest in the Property pursuant to the covenants,
conditions, and restrictions set forth in the Deed and a certain Purchase
Agreement referenced and incorporated therein, dated August 26, 2009, and
recorded on December 19, 2011 as Document Number 1133865 with the St.
Joseph County Recorder (the “City’s Interest”);
C. WHEREAS, AEP desires to acquire an easement on the Property, and AEP and
the City acknowledge that Fire Arts desires to grant an easement to AEP;
D. WHEREAS, the City desires to provide its written consent for Fire Arts to
transfer and/or convey an easement to AEP.
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CONSENT
The parties agree that the foregoing Recitals are material terms of this Consent and are
expressly incorporated herein and further agree as follows:
1.0 Consent
In consideration of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration,
the City hereby consents to the granting to AEP by Fire Arts of an easement to
encumber the Property. The location, size, and specifications of such easement is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”.
2.0 Consent to be Recorded
AEP and the City agree that, upon execution, this Consent shall be recorded in the real
property records of St. Joseph County, Indiana at AEP's sole cost and expense.
3.0 Waiver
The City does not waive any other rights or provide any consent to the reduction of its
interest in the Property, except as expressly set forth herein.
Any remaining space on this page left intentionally blank. See next page for
signatures.
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CITY
Date: _________________ _____________________________________________
The City of South Bend, for the Use and
Benefit of its Department of Redevelopment, by the
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
By: ___________________________________
Marcia I. Jones, President
Attest:
___________________________________
Quentin M. Phillips, Secretary
State of Indiana §
§
County of St. Joseph §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ______ day of _________________,
2021 by Marcia I. Jones, President and Quentin M. Phillips, Secretary, of The South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, as the governing body of the City of South Bend, Indiana
Department of Redevelopment, being authorized so to do.,
_________________________
Notary Public
Print Name:________________
My Commission Expires:___________
I am a resident of ______ County, ______
Acting in the County of ___________, ____ (State)
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AEP
Date: _________________ ______________________________________________
AEP Indiana Michigan Transmission Company, Inc.
By: ___________________________________
Its: ___________________________________
State of _______________ §
§
County of _____________ §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this ______ day of ______________,
20____ by _________________________________, for and on behalf of AEP Indiana
Michigan Transmission Company, Inc.
_________________________
Notary Public
Print Name:________________
My Commission Expires:___________
I am a resident of ______ County, ______
Acting in the County of ___________, ____ (State)
I affirm, under penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each
Social Security number in this document, unless required by law. /s/ Calvert S. Miller
This instrument prepared by Calvert S. Miller, CARSON LLP, 301 West Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, for and on behalf of AEP Indiana Michigan
Transmission Company, Inc., a unit of American Electric Power.
When recorded return to: American Electric Power - Transmission Right of Way, PO
Box 60, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: April 8, 2021
FROM: Amanda Pietsch
SUBJECT: RE Residential Budget Request
Funding Source* (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General
*Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
Purpose of Request:
Requesting $673,180 from River East Residential to reimburse REDA for the previously approved
project - Howard Street / Corby Street Boulevard. Since that budget request was made, we
determined that the project is more appropriately funded from River East Residential as that is
the TIF area this project directly serves. The original budget request is attached for your
reference.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ00000248 ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $673,180 (reimbursement);
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Department of Community Investment
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: March 11, 2021
FROM: Tim Corcoran
SUBJECT: Budget Request: Howard Street / Corby Boulevard Streetscape
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
Specifics:
We are requesting $673,180 from the River East TIF for the construction of new streetscape
on Howard Street from Eddy Street to State Road 23 and Corby Boulevard at the
intersection with South Bend Avenue.
This project is the next step of the overall Eddy Street Commons development. The goal for
the project is to seamlessly connect the recently finalized phase of Eddy Street Commons
with the new Trader Joes grocery store on the south side of Howard Street. To achieve this a
complete streets approach was taken to promote pedestrian safety, walkability, cyclists, and
vehicular traffic. The proposed plan incorporates wide shared-use sidewalks, a pedestrian
island, narrowed intersections and street trees. The Corby Boulevard portion of the project
will clean up the remnants of old Five Points intersection with South Bend Avenue and
incorporate new sidewalks, street trees, and pedestrian crossings.
Kite Reality will be contributing $62,410 to this project to complete elements of the
streetscape associated with the new Trader Joes development. This will come as a
reimbursement to the over all project budget reducing the City’s portion to $610,770.
However, for budgetary purposes we are requesting funds for the entire project cost.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project Code:
Total Amount new/change (inc/dec) in budget: ; broken down by:
Acct # Amt:___________; Acct #_______________ Amt:___________;
Acct #________________ Amt:___________; Acct #_______________ Amt:___________;
Going to BPW for Contracting? Y/N Is this item ready to encumber now?_____________
Existing PO#_____________Inc/Dec $_____________
3.11.21
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: April 8, 2021
FROM: Sandra Kennedy, Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT: Release of Mortgage
Funding Source* (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General
*Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
Purpose of Request: Release of a mortgage for home repairs that has been fully repaid.
Specifics: We are requesting the release of a mortgage held by the Department of
Redevelopment and executed in November 2001 in the original amount of $2200 at no interest
that has been fully satisfied. Mr. Richard Burnoski passed away in 2020, and the Department of
Redevelopment received a notice from his estate. We filed a claim against the estate for the
amount of the mortgage and received a check on April 1, 2021.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $_______________;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MORTGAGE RELEASE
THIS CERTIFIES that a Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) by Richard P. Burnoski to and in favor of City of
South Bend for the use and benefit of its Department of Redevelopment (“Holder”), dated November 19, 2001
and recorded November 28, 2001 as Instrument No. 0159634 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph
County, Indiana, together with any amendments, renewals, extensions, or modifications thereto, has been fully
satisfied and such Mortgage is hereby FULLY RELEASED.
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission is the governing body of the City of South Bend
Department of Redevelopment. The undersigned President and Secretary of the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission executing this Mortgage Release on behalf of the Holder certify that they have full power and
authority to execute and deliver this Mortgage Release and that all necessary action for making this Mortgage
Release has been taken.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this instrument to be executed as of the 8th day
of April 2021.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
By:
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
Quentin M. Phillips, Secretary
STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared Marcia
I. Jones and Quentin M. Phillips, known to me to be the President and Secretary, respectively, of the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission and acknowledged their voluntary execution of the foregoing Mortgage Release
being authorized so to do.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal on the 8th
day of April 2021.
____________________________________
________________________, Notary Public
Residing in St. Joseph County, Indiana
Commission Expires: __________________
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless required by law.
Sandra L. Kennedy. This instrument was prepared by Sandra L. Kennedy, Assistant City Attorney, 1200 S. County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd.,
South Bend, Indiana 46601.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Department of Community Investment
Review of TIF Funds - Report to Common Council from Redevelopment Commission
As required under IC 36-7-14-13
4/15/2021
Page 1 River East
River West*West Washington River East*South Side #1 Douglas Road Residential*
Items Fund 324 Fund 422 Fund 429 Fund 430 Fund 435 Fund 436 Total
Revenue received in 2020 (all sources)22,045,151 246,422 3,059,362 3,171,100 1,154 5,324,035 33,847,224
Expenses paid in 2020 (less D/S)13,854,544 152,721 5,501,295 217,025 96,143 0 19,821,727
Amount paid on debt service in 2020 10,165,573 0 0 0 0 4,358,953 14,524,526
Encumbrances @ 12/31/2020 4,145,155 250,822 2,382,187 664,940 16,108 0 7,459,212
Cash Balance as of December 31, 2020 29,039,261 1,127,293 5,864,278 12,586,134 93,140 4,678,334 53,388,440
Outstanding Debt @ 12/31/2020 61,809,617 0 0 0 0 51,289,519 113,099,136
Maturity Dates and Principal Amounts of Outstanding Debt:
AEDA 2003 (refinanced 2011) - 8/1/2024 DS-006 3,905,000.00
Police & Fire Bond 2003 (refi 2012) - 1/15/2023 DS-039 3,670,000.00
TJX Bond - 12/31/2021 (refinanced 2014)DS-012 470,000.00
Main/Colfax Garage - 9/15/2025 DS-013 875,207.00
Public Works Service Building - 2/1/2021 DS-036 289,410.00
Century Center 2008 (refinanced 2013) - 5/1/2026**DS-062 1,920,000.00
Downtown 2003 (refinanced 2011) - 8/1/2024 DS-005 6,855,000.00
Smart Streets Bond of 2015 - 1/15/2037 DS-135 21,630,000.00
TIF Parks Bond of 2018 - 2/1/2033 DS-169 10,255,000.00
South Shore Double Tracking Bonds DS-200 7,715,000.00
2020 TIF Library Bonds DS-210 4,225,000.00
Eddy Street Commons Bond - 2/1/2033 DS-054 24,530,000.00
Major Moves (ESC) - 2/15/2026***DS-085 1,040,537.17
Major Moves (Triangle) - 2/15/2029***DS-084 938,982.27
Eddy Street Commons Bond, Phase II - 2/15/2037 DS-163 24,780,000.00
Also attached are lists of all parcels in each TIF district allocation area--showing the base and increment amounts by parcel.
**Debt is backed by Hotel/Motel Taxes which are paid to Fund 324 each year. Fund 324 then pays debt.
***Interfund debt, not shown in State's Gateway.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Department of Community Investment
Review of TIF Funds - Report to Common Council from Redevelopment Commission
As required under IC36-7-14-13
4/15/2021
Page 2 River East
River West*West Washington River East*South Side #1 Douglas Road Residential*
Expenditures by Account Category Fund 324 Fund 422 Fund 429 Fund 430 Fund 435 Fund 436 Total
Services & Charges - Professional Services (31)1,082,199.71 54.53 82,783.76 140,498.35 96,142.50 - 1,401,678.85
Services & Charges - Communication & Transportation (32)- - - - - - -
Services & Charges - Printing & Advertising (33)- - - - - - -
Services & Charges - Insurance (34)- - - - - - -
Services & Charges - Utility Services (35)- - - - - - -
Services & Charges - Repairs & Maintenance (36)- - - - - - -
Services & Charges - Rentals (37) (except for Capital Lease pymts--show under D/S)500,000.00 - - - - - 500,000.00
Services & Charges - Other (39)119,952.92 - - - - - 119,952.92
Capital - Land (acquisition)- - - - - - -
Capital - Buildings (acquisition plus improvements)6,276,473.62 78,413.72 4,643,676.00 23,471.51 - - 11,022,034.85
Capital - Improvements other than Building 2,040,558.33 - 340,083.92 44,496.50 - - 2,425,138.75
Capital - Machinery, Equipment & Vehicles - - - - - - -
Capital - Other - - - - - - -
Capital - Infrastructure (42.03 Street & Alleys & 42.04 Sewers)3,835,359.27 74,252.25 434,751.11 8,558.75 - - 4,352,921.38
Capital - Construction - - - - - - -
Capital - Books & Other Media - - - - - - -
Interfund Transfer - - - - - -
Debt Service - Tax Anticipation Warrrants - Principal - - - - - - -
Debt Service - Tax Anticipation Warrrants - Interest - - - - - - -
Debt Service - Bonds & Other Debt - Principal (incl. bond pymts via interfund transfer) 7,276,850.00 - - - - 2,019,383.00 9,296,233.00
Debt Service - Bonds & Other Debt - Interest (incl. bond fees & pymts via interfund transfer)2,888,722.70 - - - - 2,339,570.00 5,228,292.70
Total 24,020,116.55 152,720.50 5,501,294.79 217,025.11 96,142.50 4,358,953.00 34,346,252.45
Grants given to entities as reported in State's Gateway:
2020 Expended 2020
Entity Name (Project, if different)Project # Description Amount Budget Comments Area
Bald Mountain LLC PROJ00000007 Building Imp.- 120,324 RW
Block and Landscape Concept Plans - Jon Hunt Plaza PROJ00000120 Engineering 31,120 31,120 RW
Catalyst III / Press Ganey PROJ00000010 Building Imp.810,149 925,000 RW
Gemini Permanent Supportive Housing - South Bend Heritage Foundation PROJ00000035 Building Imp.894,562 1,000,000 RW
Greenleaf Holdco LLC PROJ00000211 Building Imp.- 508,672 RW
Liberty Tower Exterior PROJ00000044 Building Imp.87,478 167,085 RW
South Bend Chocolate (Chocolate Factory Sewer)PROJ00000012 Engineering 609,848 823,207 RW
Wells Fargo Parking Garage PROJ00000092 Building Imp.451,398 451,398 RW
Vested Interest PROJ00000088 Building Imp.108,039 122,586 RW
315/319 W. Jefferson PROJ00000004 Building Imp.116,472 116,472 RW
Commerce Center PROJ00000019 Building Imp.4,643,676 4,999,923 RE
Wharf Development PROJ00000087 Building Imp.432,660 443,055 RE
Kizer Mansion - 803 W. Washington PROJ00000041 Building Imp.- 218,800 WW
Washington/Colfax Apartments - South Bend Heritage Foundation PROJ00000036 Building Imp.78,414 152,323 WW
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Department of Community Investment
Review of TIF Funds - Report to Common Council from Redevelopment Commission
As required under IC36-7-14-13
4/15/2021
Page 3
Current Members @ 12/31/20 Title
Marcia I. Jones President
Donald E. Inks Vice President
Quentin Phillips Secretary
Troy Warner Member
Jake Teshka Member
Leslie Wesley Member-School Board Appointee
Employees
Redevelopment Commission uses staff from the Department of Community Investment
as budgeted under Council approved Fund 211. Commission does not have separate employees.