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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, Indiana
Agenda
Regular Meeting, April 28, 2022 – 9:30 a.m.
BPW Conference Room 13th Floor or https://tinyurl.com/RDC42822
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, April 14, 2022
3. Approval of Claims
A. Claims Allowance Request 04.12.22
B. Claims Allowance Request 04.26.22
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River East Development Area
1. Cost Sharing Agreement (ND)
2. Wall Repair City of South Bend License
B. RDC General Fund
1. Budget Request (Commuters Trust)
2. Budget Request (Refugee Support)
C. River West Development Area
1. Second Amendment to License Agreement (M&M Promotions)
D. West Washington Chapin Development Area
1. Resolution No. 3550 (Accepting the Transfer of Property from BPW 2 lots Walnut
& Chestnut)
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 9:30 am
South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2022 – 9:00 am
https://tinyurl.com/RDC41422 or BPW Conference Room 13th Floor
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
1.ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President – In Person
Troy Warner, Secretary – In Person
Vivian Sallie, Commissioner – In
Person
Members Absent: Don Inks, Vice-President
Eli Wax, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Danielle Campbell-Weiss, Esq.
Jenna Throw
Redevelopment Staff: Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present: Santiago Garces
Caleb Bauer
Joseph Molnar
Laura Althoff
Chris Dressel
Michael Davita
Leslie Biek
Charlotte Brach
Gregg Claey
DCI - IP
DCI - IP
DCI - V
DCI - V
DCI - V
DCI - V
Engineering – V
Engineering – V
Claey’s Candy
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – April 14, 2022
2.Approval of Minutes
•Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 24, 2022
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, March 24, 2022.
3.Approval of Claims
Claims Allowance Request 03.22.22
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Claims Allowance
Request 03.22.22 on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
4.Old Business
5.New Business
A.River East Development Area
1.Resolution No. 3548 (Expansion Declatory)
Mr. Dressel presented Resolution No. 3548 (Expansion Declatory). This
Declaratory Resolution begins the process of amending the Development Plan for
River East Development Area. Mr. Dressel gave a PowerPoint Presentation to the
Commission. By amending this plan to realign the boundary, the Commission will
be able to strategically focus its resources on current priorities. Key aspects of the
expansion area include – current/future student housing areas east of University of
Notre Dame campus and additional segments of the Edison Road and Ironwood
Drive commercial corridors. Proposed Schedule dates on this project are: 4/14/22:
Redevelopment Commission Declaratory Resolution: 4/18/22: South Bend Plan
Commission Resolution to review for alignment with the City’s development plan
and adopt an approving order: 4/25/22: Common Council – Resolution approving
Area Plan’s Order and the Commission’s Declaratory Resolution: 5/2/22: Upon
approval by Area Plan Commission and Common Council, notices will be mailed
and published for a public hearing at the Commission’s 5/26/22 meeting: 5/17 and
5/19/22: Community meetings inviting property owners to learn about the process
and upcoming hearing: 5/26/22: Redevelopment Commission – Confirming
Resolution presented for consideration. We are taking a longer view of this area
for businesses expanding. We will be adding eighty-eight parcels to this area. For
the public hearing portion of RDC, we will have the meeting in Council Chambers
in anticipation of a larger crowd.
Mr. Garces states that the main driver of this Resolution is to capture some of the
increase of revenue of an additional TIF area. We hope with the funding we can capture
more funding to help the future neighborhood plan.
Commissioner Sallie asked where the hearing will be held/open to the public to attend.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – April 14, 2022
Mr. Dressel states that the location has not been chosen yet.
Secretary Warner asked if we have done an analysis on how much revenue will be
captured.
Mr. Garces asked if we had the Umbaugh results of analysis of the fiscal impact.
Mr. Dressel states they are still working on it and will forward the results when they are
available.
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3548
(Expansion Declatory) submitted on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
B.River West Development Area
1.Development Agreement (Claey’s Candy)
Caleb Bauer Presented Development Agreement (Claey’s Candy). Today we are
presenting to you three agreements for Claey’s Candy including a development
agreement, memorandum of option and an option to purchase agreement. As you
know Claey’s has been a staple to the community for many years and has been
operating off Taylor Street for decades. They are close to completing their
expansion on Nimtz parkway. This new development involves an $8.1M expansion
for the company. To support their move in this development agreement, we are
requesting $93,824 from TIF to assist in the gas utility line. This also includes the
memorandum of option and option to purchase agreement and parking lot to the
east (attached). This would be less $550K less the $93k option price. The parking
lot is currently being utilized for SB Cubs games. This will help with future
expansion of the stadium. The Department of Community Investment does not
have a future use of the building in mind.
Gregg Claey appreciates the city’s help especially on Nimtz Parkway which is
almost complete. We do not have Nipsco gas yet. When the building is up and
running, we look forward to inviting all the Commission out for a tour.
Secretary Warner asked if the 12 month is the time of the agreement with an
option to purchase.
Mr. Bauer answered yes.
Mr. Garces states that construction time is a bit messed up, but we are invested to
helping the business grow and stay in South Bend.
Secretary Warner asked if anyone is looking at the building.
Mr. Garces states not currently. The parking lot is essential to the stadium. The
building is a beautiful historic spot, but we will keep that under RDC control until
future notice.
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Commissioner Sallie asked if the city would oversee maintaining the building.
Mr. Garces states that yes. It is a good building. Claey’s will be covering
remediation.
Mr. Bauer states that Claey’s will continue some operation there while transitioning
to their new location.
Mr. Claey’s states that their new equipment has been delayed a few months, but it
may take longer getting to South Bend. He does not see the building being
vacated until sometime next year.
Secretary Warner states that Claey’s is one of the over 100-year-old businesses in
South Bend.
Mr. Claey’s responded that it stated in 1941 but it all started in his grandfather’s
garage. They have moved many times to improved locations.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Sallie, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Development
Agreement (Claey’s Candy) submitted on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
2.Memorandum of Option (Claey’s Candy).
Caleb Bauer presented Memorandum of Option (Claey’s Candy). This item was
captured in the above text.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Sallie, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Memorandum of Option
(Claey’s Candy). submitted on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
3.Option to Purchase Agreement (Claey’s Candy)
Caleb Bauer Presented Option to Purchase Agreement (Claey’s Candy). This item
was captured in the above text.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Sallie, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Option to Purchase
Agreement (Claey’s Candy) submitted on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
B.Common Council
C.Other
1.Caleb Bauer noted that he looks forward to working with the Commission
as Santi Garces moves on.
2.Santi Garces states it has been a difficult year, but he believes the future is
bright for the city.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – April 14, 2022
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, April 28, 2022
8.Adjournment
Thursday, April 14, 2022, 9:58 a.m.
Troy Warner, Secretary Marcia I 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, April 12, 2022
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-0034821 $164,379.86
GBLN-0034637 $197,500.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$361,879.86
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:361,879.86$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
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Name:Name:
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Name:_______________________________
Name:
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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 26, 2022
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-0035217 $66,493.57
GBLN-0035670 $15,400.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$81,893.57
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:81,893.57$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
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Name:Name:
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Name:_______________________________
Name:
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COST SHARING AGREEMENT
The University of Notre Dame du Lac (“University”) and the City of South Bend, Indiana
(the “City”), a municipal corporation, acting by and through its Redevelopment Commission,
governing body of the Department of Redevelopment (the “RDC”) enter into this Cost Sharing
Agreement (“Agreement”), effective as of the last date executed by one of the parties.
WHEREAS, the City owns a certain waterway infrastructure located in the City of South
Bend, Indiana, about and across the St. Joseph River (“Dam Facility”) located at Seitz Park (the
“Park”) and adjacent to the manmade canal commonly known as the East Race Waterway (the
“East Race,” and collectively with the Dam Facility and the Park, the “City Property”); and
WHEREAS, title to the Park is held by the RDC; and
WHEREAS, the City and University have worked collaboratively on the development of a
hydroelectric power generation facility located underneath Seitz Park near the Dam Facility and
East Race (the “Facility Project”), including entering into a Ground Lease (the “Lease”); and
WHEREAS, as a part of the Lease terms, the University agreed to assist the City with
regard to the upkeep and maintenance of the Dam Facility; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined the need to repair the retaining wall on the eastern
edge of Seitz Park which abuts the East Race of the St Joseph River and is associated with the
Dam Facility (the “Repair Project”); and
WHEREAS, the University and City wish to establish the terms and conditions, rights and
responsibilities as between themselves regarding the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants set forth
herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. To facilitate completion of the Repair Project in the most time efficient and cost effective
manner, a contractor performing work for the University on the Facility Project (the
“Contractor”) will perform the work for the Repair Project through a change order in the
agreement between the University and Contractor.
2.The City will reimburse the University for fifty percent (50%) of all costs incurred by and
paid for by the University relating to the Repair Project. The current estimate of the overall
costs of the Repair Project are Three Hundred and Seven Thousand Dollars ($307,000).
3.Contemporaneously with this Agreement, the parties will execute an Occupancy and Use
License Agreement allowing Contractor access to Seitz Park for the purpose of completing
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the Repair Project.
4.After Contractor completes the Repair Project, the City will inspect and accept the work
performed pursuant to the Repair Project.
5.After Contractor completes the Repair Project, the City will assume all liability relating to
the Repair Project.
6.The parties agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each other, their respective
agents, servants, employees, contractors, affiliates and representatives from any and all
liability, loss, expense, damage, judgment or settlement which they or any of them may
suffer, sustain or incur as a result of any claims, demands, costs, actions, causes of actions,
damages or judgments including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, asserted
against or incurred by or on behalf of the other and arising out of or resulting from the
breach of their obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or
anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the City does not waive any governmental
immunity or liability limitations available to it under Indiana law. The obligations of this
section shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
7.All written notifications required or necessitated by this Agreement must be sent via
certified mail or overnight carrier to the addresses designated below:
The University:
Associate Vice President, State and Local Public Affairs
University of Notre Dame
405 Main Building
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
With a copy to:
Office of General Counsel
University of Notre Dame
204 Main Building
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
The City:
City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission
1400 County-City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
and
Corporation Counsel
1200 County-City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
8.This Agreement may be modified only by the written mutual consent of the authorized
representative of the parties. This Agreement shall be construed and governed according
to the laws of the State of Indiana, and any disputes arising hereunder that cannot be
resolved amicably as set forth herein shall be resolved exclusively in the State or Federal
Courts seated in St. Joseph County, Indiana. The parties 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 all parties. The obligations of this section shall survive any
termination of this Agreement. Each party represents and certifies that the undersigned
person executing and delivering this Agreement on its behalf 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. This Agreement embodies the entire
agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to its subject matter and
supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, written and oral, between the parties
related to that subject matter. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed
by its duly authorized representative as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
______________________________
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Troy Warner, Secretary
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
By: ____________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Its: ____________________________________
University of Notre Dame du Lac Occupancy and Use License Agreement
East Race Retaining Wall
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OCCUPANCY AND USE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Occupancy and Use License Agreement (hereinafter the “Agreement”") is made
and entered this 28 day of April, 2022(the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of South
Bend, Indiana (the “City”), a municipal corporation, acting by and through its Redevelopment
Commission, governing body of the Department of Redevelopment (the “RDC”), and the
University of Notre Dame du Lac, an Indiana non-profit corporation, (the “University”), each a
party and collectively the parties, upon the following terms and conditions:
Recitals
WHEREAS, the City owns a certain waterway infrastructure located in the City of South
Bend, Indiana, about and across the St. Joseph River (“Dam Facility”) located at Seitz Park (the
“Park”) and adjacent to the manmade canal commonly known as the East Race Waterway (the
“East Race,” and collectively with the Dam Facility and the Park, the “City Property”); and
WHEREAS, title to the Park is held by the RDC; and
WHEREAS, the City and University have worked collaboratively on the development of
a hydroelectric facility at the Park near the Dam Facility and East Race (the “Project”), including
entering into a Ground Lease (the “Lease”), specifying the obligations of the City and the
University; and
WHEREAS, during the course of construction of the Project, the City discovered that the
retaining wall along the East Race requires repair immediately adjacent to the Project work, as
more specifically detailed and depicted on Exhibit A of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of the Lease, the City desires to incorporate the
repairs (the “Repair Work”) into the scope of the Project and the University and its contractor for
the Project (“Contractor”) require access to the City Property to effectuate the repairs; and
WHEREAS the City agrees to grant the University and Contractor, as well as Contractor’s
affiliates and sub-contractors, the right to enter upon the City Property to conduct the Repair
Work in accordance with and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, and obligations
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration received by each party, the
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this
Agreement in their entirety.
2.Grant of License. The City hereby grants to University and Contractor a temporary and
non-exclusive personal privilege and permission to enter upon City Property for
Contractor to perform the Repair Work.
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3.Term. This Agreement and the license granted to the parties hereunder shall commence
as of the Effective Date and shall continue until completion of the Repair Work by the
Contractor.
4.No Interest in Land. University understands, acknowledges and agrees that this
Agreement does not create an interest or estate in University’s or Contractor’s favor in
the City Property. The City retains legal possession of the full boundaries of the City
Property and this Agreement merely grants to University and Contractor the personal
privilege to occupy and use the City Property as described above throughout the term
of this Agreement.
5.Compliance with Law. University and Contractor shall adhere to and comply with all
ordinances, laws, rules and regulations that may pertain to or apply to the activities
contemplated under this Agreement. University agrees and warrants that it, or
Contractor, has procured or shall procure any licenses, permits or like permission
required by law, if any, to conduct or engage in the Agreement activity, that University,
or Contractor, will procure all additional licenses, permits or like permission
hereinafter required by law during the term of this Agreement, and that University will
keep the same in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement. University
shall perform under this Agreement in accordance with all applicable legal
requirements.
6.Indemnification. The parties agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each other,
their respective agents, servants, employees, contractors, affiliates and representatives
from any and all liability, loss, expense, damage, judgment or settlement which they or
any of them may suffer, sustain or incur as a result of any claims, demands, costs, actions,
causes of actions, damages or judgments including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys’ fees, asserted against or incurred by or on behalf of the other and arising out of
or resulting from the breach of their obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding
the foregoing or anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the City does not waive any
governmental immunity or liability limitations available to it under Indiana law. The
obligations of this section shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
7.Breach and Limitation on Damages. If any party violates or breaches any term of this
Agreement, such violation or breach shall be deemed to constitute a default, and the
other party shall have the right to seek such administrative, contractual or legal
remedies as may be suitable for such violation or breach.
8.Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be sufficient if personally delivered or mailed by certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed as follows:
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To the City:
City Engineer
1300 S. County-City Building,
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 13th Floor,
South Bend, IN 46601
With a copy to:
Corporation Counsel
1200 S. County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
To the University:
Associate Vice President, State and Local
Public Affairs
University of Notre Dame
405 Main Building
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
With a copy to:
Office of General Counsel
University of Notre Dame
204 Main Building
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Notices mailed in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph shall be deemed to
have been given on the third business day following mailing. Notices personally delivered
shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery.
9.No Joint Venture or Partnership. This Agreement shall not be construed so as to create
a joint venture, partnership, employment, or other agency relationship between the
parties hereto.
10.No Personal Liability. No official, director, officer, agent or employee of the City shall
be charged personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this
Agreement, or because of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this
Agreement.
11.Joint and Collective Work Product. This Agreement is and shall be deemed and
construed to be a joint and collective work product of the City and University, and as
such, this Agreement shall not be construed against any other party as the otherwise
purported drafter of the same by any court of competent jurisdiction in order to resolve
any inconsistency, ambiguity, vagueness or conflict, if any, in the terms or provisions
contained herein.
12.Severability. The terms of this Agreement shall be severable. In the event any of the
terms or provisions of this Agreement are deemed to be void or otherwise
unenforceable, for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
13.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the
State of Indiana. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any
rights arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be in the courts of
applicable jurisdiction within St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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14.References in Agreement. All references in this Agreement to the singular shall include
the plural where applicable, and all reference to the masculine shall include the
feminine and vice versa. If either reference shall be declared invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion that shall remain in full force and
effect.
15.Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
16.Paragraph Headings. Paragraph headings are inserted for convenience only and in no
way limit or define the interpretation to be placed upon this Agreement.
17.Binding Agreement on Parties. This Agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto
and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
18.Assignment. This Agreement and the obligations herein may not be assigned without
the express written consent of each of the parties hereto. The License granted herein is
personal to University. Any attempt to assign this License will automatically terminate
the license privileges granted to University hereunder.
19.Entire Agreement. This Agreement and its exhibits constitute the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior agreement or
understanding relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
20.Modification. This Agreement may be changed, modified or amended only by a duly
authorized written instrument executed by the parties hereto. Each party agrees that no
representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party unless expressed in
or writing herein or in a duly authorized and executed amendment hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Occupancy and
Use License Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the day and
year first above written.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
______________________________
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Troy Warner, Secretary
University of Notre Dame du Lac Occupancy and Use License Agreement
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UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
By: ____________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Its: ____________________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 4/28/2022
FROM: Caleb Bauer, Deputy Director of Community Investment
SUBJECT: Commuters Trust
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: Disbursement of funds for programmatic support for Commuters Trust
Specifics: Requesting $200K from Redevelopment Commission-controlled Pokagon fund
The Mayor’s Challenge was a competition organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies that called on cities to identify
bold solutions that address the toughest problems facing cities. South Bend was selected out of over 300 cities
as one of 35 “Champion Cities” and spent 6 months piloting different solutions to overcome transportation as a
barrier to stable employment. In September 2019, the city launched the next phase of the program under the
name Commuters Trust after being selected as one of nine winners of the Mayors Challenge. The Commuters
Trust team works directly with transportation vendors across multiple modes, local employers, and community
organizations to provide innovative solutions for individuals facing transportation insecurity. In 2021, the
program provided over 10,000 free and discounted rides to low-income residents in the South Bend region.
In the next phase of the program, the Commuters Trust team will work with local partners MACOG and the St
Joseph County United Way to further develop two core aspects of the program. The United Way will continue
to partner to deliver the Community Nonprofit Partner Program (11 Community Partners, 150 participants) and
has committed to working to integrate CNPP into their annual funding cycle. MACOG will work closely with the
Commuters Trust team as they continue to promote vanpool as an aspect of the employer-partnered program.
The recent comprehensive analysis of the region’s transportation systems (South Bend + Elkhart) pointed to the
difficulties of repeatedly adjusting fixed bus routes to accommodate new business development. At current
levels of employer density and long commutes for many South Bend residents (Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury)
more flexible solutions like ride-share and vanpool need to be included (and can qualify for funding) as part of a
comprehensive transit approach.
Request includes funding for program support staffing and direct costs (bus passes, Uber/Lyft, vanpool)
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 4/28/2022
FROM: Caleb Bauer, Deputy Director of Community Investment
SUBJECT: Refugee Support Services
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: Disbursement of funds for the support of recently resettled immigrants in
partnership with La Casa de Amistad
Specifics: Requesting $50K from Redevelopment Commission-controlled Pokagon fund
This request for funds aims to extend support to immigrants recently resettled in South Bend. Since
December, more than 60 Afghan refugees have been resettled in the city. With the recent events in
Ukraine and other ongoing crises around the world, refugee resettlement agencies anticipate
approximately 50 or more new arrivals by the Fall.
The funds requested will supplement the costs of translation and interpretation services for legal work
and health care, including mental health care. The funds will also supplement transportation services
while immigrants work towards attaining driver’s licenses. They will also cover the administrative costs of
these services.
We request $50,000 to be utilized from the Redevelopment Commission-controlled Pokagon fund to
support these services through La Casa de Amistad.
La Casa will administer the funds and provide or subcontract out legal, translation and interpretation, and
transportation services for the affected population.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation _______________;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 4/28/22
FROM: Joseph Molnar, DCI Property Manager
SUBJECT: Temporary Use Agreement (400 W Sample St)
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
Specifics:
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project Code: _______________________________________________;
Total Amount new/change (inc/dec) in budget: _______________; Break down:
Costs: Engineering Amt: ______________________; Other Prof Serv Amt_________________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: ___________; Street Const Amt ________________;
Building Imp Amt_________; Sewers Amt_________; Other (specify) Amt: ________________
___________________________________________. Going to BPW for Contracting? Y/N
Is this item ready to encumber now? ____ Existing PO#__________ Inc/Dec $_____________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE
This Second Amendment to License Agreement For Use (this “Second Amendment”) is
dated April 28, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission, governing body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment (the
“Commission”), and M & M Promotions, LLC (the “Company”) (each a “Party” and collectively
the “Parties”).
RECITALS
A.The Commission and the Company entered into a License Agreement For Use
dated January 18, 2021, as the same was amended by a First Amendment to the Agreement, dated
August 12, 2021 (together, the “Agreement”), with regard to the Property; and
B.The Company desired temporary access to portions of the Commission Property
during a ticketed public event occurring on May 14, 2022 (the “Event”),
C.The Parties now wish to amend the Agreement to change the date of the event and
the location.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations in this
Second Amendment and the Agreement, the adequacy of which consideration is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.Recital A of the Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
The Commission owns certain real property and improvements located within the River
West Development Area of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), commonly known
as 400 West Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601, as further described on Exhibit A (the
“Commission Property”).
2.Recital B of the Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
The Licensee desires temporary access to portions of the Commission Property during a
ticketed public event occurring on October 8, 2022 (the “Event”).
3.Section 2 of the Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Term and Termination. The Licensee’s license to use the Property shall be effective at
12:00 a.m. on October 1, 2022 and shall terminate at 11:59 p.m. on October 15, 2022 (the
“Term”).
4. Exhibit A Property Description shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
Exhibit A attached hereto.
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5.Exhibit B Property Map shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the Exhibit B
attached hereto.
6. Exhibit C Event Layout Map shall be deleted in its entirety.
7.Unless expressly modified by this Second Amendment, the terms and provisions of the
Agreement remain in full force and effect.
8.Capitalized terms used in this Second Amendment will have the meanings set forth in the
Agreement unless otherwise stated herein.
9.Approval of the date change and the location change of the Event is subject to approval by
the Special Event on Public Property Committee.
Signature Page Follows
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Second Amendment to
License Agreement for Temporary Parking to be effective as of the Effective Date stated above.
M&M PROMOTIONS, LLC.
_________________________
Doug Michael, Partner
_________________________
Steve Mihaljevic, Partner
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
__________________________________
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Troy Warner, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Property Description
Tax Key No. 018-8021-0849
State Parcel ID: 71-08-14-276-002.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 5 Ignitions Park Major Sub Sec 2 15/16 NP#4562 07-01-2014
Commonly Known As: 400 West Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601
Tax Key No. 018-8021-084906
State Parcel ID: 71-08-14-226-001.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 6 Ignitions Park Major Sub Sec 2 15/16 NP#4562 07-01-2014
Commonly Known As: 400 West Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601
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EXHIBIT B
Property Map
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 4/28/22
FROM: Joseph Molnar, DCI Property Manager
SUBJECT: Matching Resolution Accepting the Transfer of Property from BPW
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington
The Department of Community Investment is asking for the Redevelopment Commission to approve
the resolution, accepting the transfer of 2 lots along Walnut St. and Chestnut St. from the Board of
Public Works.
The Board of the Public Works acquired these properties several years ago. With increased interest
in redevelopment of property within this area of the West Washington Chapin Development area,
the Department of Community Investment feels that it is within the best interest of the City to
transfer the property to the Redevelopment Commission for eventual disposition.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project Code: _______________________________________________;
Total Amount new/change (inc/dec) in budget: _______________; Break down:
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM
THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) is the
governing body of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), Department of Redevelopment
and exists and operates pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-14 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Board of Public Works (the “Board”) exists and operates
pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-4-9-5, holds real property owned by the City pursuant to
Indiana Code Section 36-9-6-3, and is authorized to transfer such property to another governmental
entity pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-8; and
WHEREAS, the Board owns two (2) parcels of real property in the West Washington
Chapin Development Area of the City along Walnut Street and Chestnut Street, which are more
particularly described on Exhibit A (together, the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to declaratory resolutions previously adopted and amended from
time to time, the Commission has declared a certain area of the City known as the “West
Washington Chapin Development Area” as a redevelopment area and an allocation area under the
Act and approved an economic development plan for the Area; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to obtain title to the Property to encourage the
redevelopment of the property and for any other purpose authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Board approved the conveyance of the Property pursuant to its Resolution
-2022 at its regular meeting held on April 26, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Commission hereby accepts the conveyance of the Property from the Board
pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8 in the form of a quit claim deed substantially similar to the document
attached hereto as Exhibit B, conveying all of the Board’s right, title, and interest in the Property
to the Commission.
2.The Commission authorizes Andrew Netter or Joseph Molnar of the City’s
Department of Community Investment to act on behalf of the Commission in presenting the deed
for recordation in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana and executing any other
document necessary to affect the Commission’s acceptance of the Property.
3.This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the
Commission.
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ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on April
28, 2022.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Troy Warner, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
Parcel No. 71-08-11-155-014.000-026
Tax ID: 018-3076-305301
Legal Description: 6 X 20FT SW COR LOT 34 KNOBLOCKS SUB OF BOL 84
Commonly Known As: Vacant Lot 34 Walnut St., South Bend, IN 46601
Parcel No. 71-08-11-155-010.000-026
Tax ID: 018-3076-3059
Legal Description: LOT 45 KNOBLOCKS SUB BOL 84 N OF RR
Commonly Known As: Vacant Lot 45 Chestnut St., South Bend, IN 46601
EXHIBIT B
Form of Quit Claim Deed
RESOLUTION NO. 21-2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works (the “Board”) exists
pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-4-9-5, holds real property owned by the City of South Bend,
Indiana (the “City”) pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-9-6-3, and is authorized to transfer such
property to another governmental entity pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-8; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, the governing body of the City
of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment (the “Commission”), exists and operates
pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-14 (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Board owns two (2) parcels of real property in the City, one (1) on Walnut
Street, and one (1) on Chestnut Street, both more particularly described on Exhibit A (the
"Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to convey the Property to the Commission pursuant to Ind.
Code 36-1-11-8 for the purpose of making the Property available for re-use and redevelopment in
accordance with the Commission's purposes and powers under the Act; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Commission will adopt a resolution accepting the
Board's conveyance of the Property to the Commission and appointing a representative to accept
and record the deed received from the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Board hereby approves the conveyance of the Property to the Commission in
accordance with Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-8.
2.The President and Clerk of the Board are authorized and instructed to execute and
attest, respectively, a quit claim deed in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B,
conveying all of the Board's right, title, and interest in the Property to the Commission.
3.The Board authorizes Joseph Molnar or Andrew Netter of the City’s Department of
Community Investment to present for recordation in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph
County, Indiana, the deed conveying the Property to the Commission, as well as to execute any
other document necessary to affect the Board’s conveyance to the Commission.
4.This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Board.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held
on April 26, 2022, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
April 26, 2022
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
Parcel No. 71-08-11-155-014.000-026
Tax ID: 018-3076-305301
Legal Description: 6 X 20FT SW COR LOT 34 KNOBLOCKS SUB OF BOL 84
Commonly Known As: Vacant Lot 34 Walnut St., South Bend, IN 46601
Parcel No. 71-08-11-155-010.000-026
Tax ID: 018-3076-3059
Legal Description: LOT 45 KNOBLOCKS SUB BOL 84 N OF RR
Commonly Known As: Vacant Lot 45 Chestnut St., South Bend, IN 46601
EXHIBIT B
Form of Quit Claim Deed
HOLD FOR: AUDITOR’S RECORD:
City of South Bend TRANSFER NO.
227 W Jefferson Blvd., Ste 1400S TAXING UNIT:
South Bend, IN 46601 DATE:
PARCEL NO. 018-3076-305301
018-3076-3059
QUIT CLAIM DEED
THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH THAT the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, acting by and through
its Board of Public Works (the “Grantor”) CONVEYS AND QUIT CLAIMS TO the Department of
Redevelopment of the City of South Bend, for the use and benefit of its Department of Redevelopment, by
and through its governing body, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Grantee”), for and in
consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, the real estate located in St. Joseph County, Indiana:
Parcel No. 71-08-11-155-014.000-026
Tax ID: 018-3076-305301
Legal Description: 6 X 20FT SW COR LOT 34 KNOBLOCKS SUB OF BOL 84
Commonly Known As: Vacant Lot 34 Walnut St., South Bend, IN 46601
Parcel No. 71-08-11-155-010.000-026
Tax ID: 018-3076-3059
Legal Description: LOT 45 KNOBLOCKS SUB BOL 84 N OF RR
Commonly Known As: Vacant Lot 45 Chestnut St., South Bend, IN 46601
Grantor hereby conveys the Property subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, and other matters of
record.
The undersigned persons executing this Quit Claim Deed on behalf of the Grantor represent and certify that
each has been fully empowered and authorized to execute this Quit Claim Deed and that all action necessary
to complete this conveyance on Grantor’s behalf has been duly taken.
[Signature page follows.]
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date 04/19/2022
Name Andrew Netter Department DCI
BPW Date 04/26/2022 Phone Extension 5931
Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board
Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name
BPW Attorney Attorney Name Clara McDaniels
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Sandra Kennedy
Purchasing
Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions
Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal
Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA
Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet
Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes
Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA
Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution
Other: Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name Redevelopment Commission of South Bend
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No
Project Name Transfer of Two Vacant Lots to Redevelopment Commission
Project Number
Funding Source
Account No.
Amount
Terms of Contract
Purpose/Description Request to transfer two vacant lots to the Redevelopment Commission. One
lot is on Chestnut St. and the other is on Walnut St. It is the intention to put
both properties through the RDC disposition process.
For Change Orders Only
Amount of Increase
Decrease
$
($ )
Previous Amount $
Current Percent of Change:
Increase
Decrease
%
( %)
New Amount $
Total Percent of Change:
Increase
Decrease
%
( %)
Time Extension Amount:
New Completion Date: