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TEMPORARY ACCESS AGREEMENT
This Temporary Access Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of
October 11, 2022 by and between the City of South Bend, Indiana, acting by and through its
Board of Public Works (collectively, the “City”), and the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (the
“NNN”) (collectively the “Parties”).
RECITALS
A.The City is the owner of certain real property, located at 701 Harrison Ave., South
Bend, IN 46616 (the “Property”).
B.The Property is currently a vacant lot.
C.The NNN is constructing a new fourplex apartment building for income restricted
affordable housing in the same neighborhood as the Property (the “Work”).
D.The City has agreed to grant the NNN a right of access to the Property on the terms
and conditions stated in this Agreement to facilitate the Work.
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.Grant of Access to the NNN. The City hereby grants to the NNN a non-exclusive,
temporary access right to use the Property for the purpose of allowing the NNN to engage in the
Work. The parties agree that the NNN will be allowed to store excavation soil on the Property on
a temporary basis; however the Parties understand and agree that the soil shall not be stored on a
permanent basis, and any other supplies, materials, goods, or personal property of any kind may
not be stored on the Property without prior written consent of the City The Parties further agree
that the NNN will have no right under this Agreement to install permanent improvements of any
kind on the Property.
2.Term and Termination. This Agreement shall commence effective October 3, 2022
(the "Effective Date") and shall terminate on December 11, 2022.
3.Maintenance; Restoration. The NNN will, at its sole expense, repair any damage
to the Property made or caused, directly or indirectly, by the NNN or its invitees upon the Property.
4. Compliance. The NNN understands and agrees that it will, at its own expense,
observe and comply with, or cause to be observed and complied with, all applicable statutes, laws,
ordinances, requirements, orders, rules, and regulations of all governmental authorities in relation
to the Work.
5.Ownership. The City represents and warrants that it is lawfully seized of the
Property, that it has full right and power to grant the access right, and that the Property is free from
all encumbrances, except any matters of record.
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6.Hazardous Materials. The NNN shall not cause or permit, knowingly or
unknowingly, any hazardous material to be brought or remain upon, kept, used, discharged, leaked,
or emitted upon the Property.
7.Indemnification. The NNN understands and agrees that the City shall not be liable
for any loss, damage, destruction, or theft of the NNN’s property or any bodily harm or injury that
may result from the NNN’s use of the Property. The NNN understands and agrees that it will be
solely responsible for the safety and security of all persons on the Property and any personal
property the NNN or its invitees use in connection with the Work while on the Property. The NNN
shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from and against any and all claims resulting
from damage to any property upon the Property or injury to any person upon the Property and to
pay any judgment rendered therein. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything herein to the
contrary, the City does not waive any governmental immunity or liability limitations available to
it under Indiana law.
8.Reservation of Rights. The City reserves for itself the free use of the Property in
any manner not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement.
9.Benefit. The parties intend that each of the rights and obligations set forth herein
shall inure to the burden or benefit of the respective parties and their related companies, successors,
and assigns.
10.Notices. Any notices required under this Agreement may be provided (a) by hand-
delivery (which will be deemed delivered at the time of receipt) or (b) by registered or certified
mail, return receipt requested (which will be deemed delivered three (3) days after mailing), to
each party’s respective address and the representatives stated below.
City: City of South Bend, Indiana
1400 S. County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn. Joseph Molnar, Property Development Manager
With a copy to: South Bend Legal Department
1200 S County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn. Corporation Counsel
The Museum: The Near Northwest Neighborhood
1007 Portage Ave.
South Bend, IN 46616
Attn. Kathy Schuth, Executive Director
11.Waiver. One or more waivers of any condition herein by the City shall not be
construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same condition.
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12.Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana and any claims arising hereunder shall be
brought in the courts of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
13. Authority. Each undersigned person signing on behalf of his/her respective party
certifies that he/she is duly authorized to bind his/her respective Party to the terms of this
Agreement.
[Signature pages follow.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Temporary Access Agreement and
executed the same on the date set forth next to their signatures.
NEAR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD, INC.
By:
Printed:
Title:
Date:
October 11, 2022
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date 10/5/2022
Name Joseph Molnar Department DCI
BPW Date 10/11/2022 Phone Extension 6022
Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board
Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name
BPW Attorney Attorney Name
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Danielle Campbell Weiss
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: Temp. Use Agreement Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name Brennan’s View LLC
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No
Project Name Temporary Use Agreement 701 Harrison Ave.
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Terms of Contract
Purpose/Description Temporary use agreement for City property, 701 HarrisonAve. for
approximately 2 months during construction of the new NNN fourplex
apartment building.
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