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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
October 28, 2021
9:30 a.m. https://tiny:cc/RDC102721
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Don Inks, Vice-President
Troy Warner, Secretary
Eli Wax, Commissioner
Vivian Sallie, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present:
Santiago Garces
Angelina Billo
Tim Corcoran
Amanda Pietsch
Amy Paul
Zach Hurst
Charlotte Brach
Jordan Gathers
Sharon McBride
Conrad Damian
Daniel Buckenmeyer
DCI
DCI
DCI
DCI
DCI
Engineering
Engineering
Mayor’s Office
Common Council
Resident
SB/Elkhart Reg. Partnership
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – October 28, 2021
2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 14, 2021
Upon a motion by Commissioner Sallie, seconded by Vice-President Inks, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, October 14, 2021.
3. Approval of Claims
• Claims Submitted for October 14, October 19, and October 26, 2021
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims for October
14, October 19, and October 26, 2021, submitted on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. Temporary Use Agreement (Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist
Church)
Mr. Corcoran Presented Temporary Use Agreement (Greater New Jerusalem
Missionary Baptist Church). This agreement provides temporary access to the old
Fat Daddies property during a free public event, occurring on November 6, 2021,
during which the licensee will be handing out free food to any interested
participants. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Temporary Use
Agreement (Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church submitted on
Thursday, October 28, 2021.
B. Other
1. 2022 TIF Overview
Mr. Garces presented the 2022 TIF Overview PowerPoint Presentation. Please
note this presentation is on the city website. River West has the largest revenue
for 2022 with River East, South Side, Douglas Road, and West Washington
following. Redevelopment funds are expected to be approximately $30.6M. Debt
service is $14.1M leaving $16.5M of 2022 funds. Major projects are South Bend
Parks and Trails (Seitz, LaSalle, new South Side Parks and Trails). Fire Station
#8, Neighborhood main street infrastructure, federal and state grant matches, and
professional services (legal, engineering and TIF management).
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – October 28, 2021
Commissioner Wesley asked about the Dream Center and TIF funding.
Mr. Garces responded that there is no need for funding through TIF as it is funded
100% through the American Rescue Plan.
Secretary Warner states that the Council approved this project solely through
American Rescue Plan.
Commissioner Wesley asked if we could use TIF funding for the project.
Mr. Garces stated that since it is 100% funded through the American Rescue Plan
that there is no need for TIF funding, however, if needed that it may have been
given TIF funding.
President Jones asked about debt service for the last 10 years as it looks like it is
half it has been. Can an update be provided?
Mr. Garces states he will gather information and get back to her.
Commissioner Sallie thanked Mr. Garces for meeting with her and providing
updates regarding the redevelopment commission and their project.
President Jones stated that it is great having an effective team.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission the 2022 TIF Overview and
Debt/Personal Services submitted on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
1. Mr. Garces provided additional information. There are 17 or 18 regions
proposals that were sent to the state. We have been working closely with
South Bend/Regional Partnership on the proposals and we will hopefully
hear back by the end of the year or the beginning of next year.
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Monday, November 8, 2021, 9:30 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 10:02 a.m.
Troy Warner, Secretary Marcia Jones, President