HomeMy WebLinkAbout1 RDC Packet 12.8.22South Bend Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308 , South Bend, Indiana
Agenda
Regular Meeting, December 8, 2022 – 9:30 a.m.
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1.Roll Call
2.Approval of Minutes
A.Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 10, 2022
3.Approval of Claims
A.Claims Allowance Request 10.11.22
B.Claims Allowance Request 11.08.22
C.Claims Allowance Request 11.15.22
D.Claims Allowance Request 11.22.22
E.Claims Allowance Request 11.29.22
4.Old Business
5.New Business
A.River West Development Area
1.Budget Request (Kennedy Park Improvements)
2.Second Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement (RealAmerica)
B.River West and River East Development Area
1.Resolution No. 3564 (COSB 2023 Redevelopment Projects)
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
B.Common Council
C.Other
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, December 19, 2022, 9:30 am
ITEM 1
South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RE-SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
November 10, 2022 – 9:30 am
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Presiding: Marcia Jones, President
The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m.
1.ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President – IP
Troy Warner, Secretary – IP
Eli Wax, Commissioner
Vivian Sallie, Commissioner – IP
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner - V
IP = In Person V = Virtual
Members Absent: Donald Inks, Vice-President
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Danielle Campbell-Weiss, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Joseph Molnar, RDC Staff
Others Present: Caleb Bauer
Erik Glavich
Laura Althoff
Tim Corcoran
Rachel Boyles
Jennifer Huddleston
Charlotte Brach
Rachel Tomas Morgan
Matt Barrett
Jordan Smith
Jeff Jarnecke
WNDU
DCI - IP
DCI – IP
DCI – V
DCI – IP
DCI – V
Neighborhoods – IP
Engineering – V
Council – V
Resident – IP
Ice Miller - V
101 N Michigan St
Media - IP
ITEM 2A
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – November 10, 2022
2.Approval of Minutes
•Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 27, 2022
Ms. Brazinsky noted that some small portions of the minutes were not recorded
due to technical issues. The votes and memo information were recorded by
hand.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Wax, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, October 27, 2022.
3.Approval of Claims
•Claims were tabled to the next meeting
4.Old Business
5.New Business
A.River West Development Area
1.Resolution No. 3561 (Accepting Transfer of Property from BPW Salvation
Army 114 Monroe)
Mr. Molnar presented Resolution No. 3561. This resolution is to accept a tiny
parcel that is adjacent to the Salvation Army building. At the last meeting we
presented most of that site including the building and all the land. After further
review, we noticed there was a small parcel to the east along Monroe that was not
included. We are adding this portion in under RDC ownership from BPW.
Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission Resolution No. 3561 (Accepting
Transfer of Property from BPW Salvation Army 114 Monroe) submitted on
Thursday, November 10, 2022.
2.Resolution No. 3562 (Scatter Site RFP RWDA & WWDA)
Mr. Corcoran presented Resolution No. 3562 (Scatter Site RFP RWDA & WWDA).
The city is soliciting proposals from private developers, including nonprofit entities,
of selected city owned parcels identified from the document given to the
commission. Applicants must submit proposals for one or multiple sites. The RFP
does not commit the commission to award a contract or pay costs incurred with
corporation of the proposal responding to this. The RFP includes project
requirements, developer requirements, mission requirements, evaluation criteria
and the process for evaluation.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – November 10, 2022
Mr. Corcoran stated that the principles usually talked about are urban design
principles. Mr. Corcoran walked the commission through the document outlining
the map and the seven selected sites but also including other sites that the city is
looking at. There are residential areas from low to medium and high-density
development. There are some mixed-use opportunities and some industrial or
office uses flexing between those. The document suggestions is just one way in
which the sites can be developed. If a proposal comes in that follows the
guidelines and keeps the general character, city staff will look into developing the
site.
This is about getting the properties out to developers, marketed and advertised
and trying to garner interest is the ultimate objective. The project requirements
must adhere to the general design principles and is laid out in the documents and
zoning ordinance; they must be urban and reflect the architectural area in which
they will sit. The housing units will have a scale for workforce or affordable
housing as well as market rate housing. The commission reserves the right to
reject all proposals for any reason as deemed by staff.
Mr. Corcoran walked the commission through some requirements of valuation
criteria. Some of these included organizational information that details the
qualification, skills, and background of the organization, also a description of the
project, and the purchase price. The city has acquired appraisals on all of the
properties. The city will require a detailed description of the building type with the
projected project, construction cost, timelines, and evidence of financial means.
The city would ensure that the developer would have experience doing projects of
similar type size and scale complexity.
This RFP will be issued upon approval today, which is November 10, 2022. The
city plans to keep the RFP open. Some sites are more valuable then others. Mr.
Corcoran gave the commission a glimpse of one possible area. Once is on
Lincolnway West and is part of the greater streetscape project which has been
ongoing for the past five or six years. During this project all the infrastructure
under the road and into the sewer and water laterals are already there. This
helped to prepare the sites for development.
The city will be doing a press conference on Monday at the site to highlight the
Scattered Sites RFP. A three-dimensional mockup was provided. This is just a
benchmark for interested parties.
Mr. Bauer noted that this RFP will be paired with another RFP that will be issued
on Monday that uses already appropriated American Rescue Plan funds to
support new construction housing development projects. It was designed to pair
these together so there is a financial piece out of the RFP which does not need to
come before the Redevelopment Commission but could pair with the property
piece to further close the appraisal gap, we know exists in South Bend.
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Commissioner Wax clarified that these ideas are not set just ideas for somebody
assuming they meet zoning requirements. He appreciates the great project ideas.
Mr. Corcoran states that is correct. These principles are usually urban design
principles. Questions such as how does the site get loaded, where do the trucks
go? Where do the cars go, is there a parking lot? Should the building be closer to
the street or further back? Or in the case of the Birdsell mansion, just to the south
of it, we wanted one of the side s that normally you would not have thought about
being nice to be developed much nicer. In the future you could potentially see a
little place developing around there. But there are hundreds of ways that the sites
could be developed.
Secretary Warner commented that this is a great idea. A database of city
properties for sale and marketing the properties and providing potential investment
opportunities shows that the city is an interested partner. This is a great proactive
step.
Mr. Corcoran stated that some of these are great sites; this is a way to gain
interest in the properties and see what comes of it.
Secretary Warner stated that developers like projects that get put on their radar.
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan @ 114 Chapin Street commented that she
is excited about the development of the RFP and thanked Community Investment
for pushing these properties. They have remained vacant for decades. Providing
RFP’s and seeing what developers are interested in and what the market looks
like is a real positive step forward for our city.
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3562
(Scatter Site RFP RWDA & WWDA) submitted on Thursday, November 10,
2022.
3. Resolution No. 3563 (South Bend RDC Additional Appropriation Resolution)
Mr. Bauer presented Resolution No. 3563 (South Bend RDC Additional
Appropriation Resolution). This is an additional appropriation coming before you
related to a previous resolution about the issuance of an economic development
loan through the EDC statute and this request would just appropriate the $2.7M
out of River West TIF district to be used to fund that loan. The loan was approved
through the Economic Development Commission yesterday. The next step is for it
to go before the Common Council for their approval or for their consideration.
There is one item to note, the Commissions previous resolution allowed us to
negotiate through the terms of the loan agreement and have final terms. The only
change was a clarification in the loan agreement; that the $15.4M was definitively
conditional. In private investment was conditional for the forgiveness. There was a
lack of clarity in the original agreement we shared with you and that language has
been tightened up. This was the only significant change in the loan agreement
from the previous meeting.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – November 10, 2022
Jeff Jarnecke, Executive Director of Business Development Visit South
Bend/Mishawaka @ 101 N Michigan Street Suite 300. He stated that he was
representing the 5.3M visitors that come though St. Joseph County each year and
spend more that $700 million. The result of that is more than 8,300 jobs in
tourism within the county. He stated that tourism for Visit South Bend/Mishawaka
is all about the experience and that experience is better with this project from Mr.
Tarner which is indeed different. It's an experience for the senses and will be a
year-round product offer. He compared this project to the Fair Oaks farms just out
of Crown Point and states that the development has brought in more than 500,000
visitors annually to that area, including 120,000 individuals who participate in
those activities which has resulted in numerous restaurants and two hotels.
Mr. Jarnecke states that these opportunities with an Agri business work. Mr.
Jarnecke noted that Mr. Tarner is a proven business leader within our community
that we support including this initiative. He notes that Mr. Tarner supports South
Bend and takes his brand around the country to further support what we do here in
South Bend/Mishawaka. We appreciate his support and working with Mr. Tarner
and his team to promote this and to help finish this facility. Mr. Jarnecke and his
team encourages the Commission support.
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission Resolution No. 3563 (South Bend
RDC Additional Appropriation Resolution) submitted on Thursday, November
10, 2022.
A.Other
1.Mortgage Release (Richie Jr and Garrett)
Ms. Huddleston, Neighborhoods Grant Manager presented a Mortgage Release
(Richie Jr and Garrett). They were entered into the home repair program in 1999.
Their loan has zero balance and are refinancing their home. They are asking the
Commission to approve their mortgage release.
Ms. Huddleston notes for those not familiar with the mortgage releases; the city
had home repair programs in the past that assisted residents of certain income
levels with much needed repairs. Once paid in full as mortgage release is
necessary to release any liens on the properties.
Mr. Barrett, a resident, asks how many of these loans are there? What was the
terms of the loan? Is the city doing anything about the loans that are not current?
Ms. Huddleston notes these are old home repair programs with approximately 20
outstanding loans. Not all are current on their payments.
Mr. Bauer stated that the reason the city moved away from the programs is we did
not want to potentially take ownership of primary residence homes. This puts us
in a difficult position as city government. There would be a lien placed against the
homes for nonpayment.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – November 10, 2022
Commissioner Wax states from a legal perspective assuming there is a first
mortgage or a second or third mortgage, by time all the legal expenses are tacked
onto the mortgage nothing really gets paid. While he agrees with the sentiment
that people should not just be able to get away with nonpayment, he does agree
with a PR standpoint and practical reasons that it is not in the city’s best interest to
pursue these types of loans.
Mr. Bauer states that is why we bring the mortgage releases to the Commission
only when there is a zero balance or there is a sale of property to clear the lien.
Mr. Barrett states the city has five core values that appear in most documents.
We’ve heard about innovation, excellence, and empowerment, and what about
accountability. He states one of his themes is accountability. Short of foreclosure
there are alternate remedies such as public shaming and listing those properties.
He is asking us to think about accountability.
Commissioner Wax asked the feasibility of the Commission getting a list of these
properties in the next few months.
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Wax the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Mortgage Release
(Richie Jr and Garrett) submitted on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
2.Mortgage Release (Gammage)
Ms. Huddleston presented a Mortgage Release (Gammage). Ms. Gammage has
paid the balance on her loan and has now sold her home. She is asking for
Commission approval of a mortgage release.
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Mortgage Release
(Gammage) submitted on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
3.Third Amendment to Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement
Mr. Bauer presented the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Supervisory
Services Agreement. This is the standard three-year supervisory services
agreement for staff from DCI who primarily serve the Redevelopment Commission
to ask for a portion of their salaries funded through TIF. This is for the Executive
Director, Director of Growth and Opportunity and Property Development Manager.
This covers 1/3 of the Executive Director salary, and ½ of each of the other
salaries. This is not in addition to their salaries. Commission approval is
requested.
Mr. Barrett, a resident asked about the structure with BPW is it a separate entity or
together.
Mr. Bauer states they are separate entities.
It was noted that the Redevelopment Commission is a volunteer commission that
receives no payment.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – November 10, 2022
Upon a motion by Commissioner Wax, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Third Amendment to
Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement submitted on Thursday,
November 10, 2022.
4. Fifth Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement
Mr. Bauer presented the Fifth Amendment to the Engineering Services
Agreement. This agreement is for the Engineering Services Agreement as you
know when the Commission approves the development agreement and
appropriates tax increment financing funds to support a project that is the start of a
much longer process in which the engineering team works with the developers to
identify which expenses are TIF eligible. Zach Hurst is one of the engineers in this
agreement, however, this is really a team effort with other engineers that are very
involved with the Redevelopment Commission. This is the standard agreement for
their services. This has increased by $2,000 and we assume the 2% increase that
happens annually. If it is different, we will adjust accordingly. Commission
approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Wax, seconded by Secretary Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Fifth Amendment to
Engineering Services Agreement submitted on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
5. Budget Request (2023 Non-Project Budget)
Mr. Bauer presented Budget Request (2023 Non-Project Budget Request). This is
a standard budget request that we bring annually to the Commission which would
fund the non-project requests. These are for non-development agreement
expenditures coming out of the different tax increment financing districts.
Generally, this is like the professional services, which we just covered in the
previous two agreements as well as an ongoing professional services agreement
with the legal department and then debt service primarily.
There are no substantial changes from last year except the redevelopment general
fund; last year there was only a $4,500 budget request for professional services.
Now there is a request for a $763,000 interfund transfer out for debt service and
that is for the hotel motel tax revenues that are transferred out of debt service on
the Morris and Potawatomi Zoo bonds that were issued in 2022.
The other item to notice is a decrease of $19,000 in the debt service interest and
fees out of River East residential as we've had some debt service roll off this year.
Commissioner Wax asked Mr. Bauer to speak to the river west professional
services.
Mr. Bauer stated that would cover a portion of the professional services
agreements for the Engineering services agreement. The Legal Services
agreement and the DCI staff agreement.
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Commissioner Wax asked if there is a reason funds are specifically coming out of
River West TIF?
Mr. Bauer notes that has generally been where it has come out of but a portion of
it does come out of River East. Funds normally come from the two largest
districts. Mr. Bauer stated that he will confirm the reason with Admin and Finance
and relay that message to Commissioners.
Upon a motion by Secretary Warner, seconded by Commissioner Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request (2023
Non-Project Budget) submitted on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
1.Mr. Bauer noted there is a tax abatement going to Council for one of the
two office towers where St. Joseph Hospital was located. Approximately
69 units of the office building with 20% affordable units.
B.Common Council
1.Commissioner Wax states the South Bend Chocolate proposal is going to
be presented at Council Monday.
C.Other
1.Mr. Barrett, a resident, asked the Commission about an accountability
report from Mr. Matthews as the December 31st deadline is approaching
with regards to the substantial completion of his project. Mr. Barrett has
filed two public records requests for reports and has received none. He
respectfully request Commissioners that legal matters should arise by
sending a letter of default. He would hope there was a grocery store but is
sensing there will not be. This is from sections 4.7, 4.5 and 4.13 of the
agreement. He notes that reasonable requests have not been answered.
Mr. Barrett again stated the city’s five core values, one of these issues is
accountability.
2.Secretary Warner asked legal to provide their thoughts by the next meeting
on this subject.
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, November 21, 2022
8.Adjournment
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 10:24 a.m.
Troy Warner, Secretary 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, November 1, 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-0046489 $297,500.00
GBLN-0046821 $27,500.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$325,000.00
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:325,000.00$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
ITEM 3A
______________________________________________________________
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, November 8, 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-0047109 $1,029,335.56
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$1,029,335.56
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:1,029,335.56$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
ITEM 3B
______________________________________________________________
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, November 15, 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-0047332 $114,680.45
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$114,680.45
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:114,680.45$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
ITEM 3C
______________________________________________________________
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, November 22, 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-0048106 $725,392.74
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$725,392.74
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:725,392.74$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
ITEM 3D
______________________________________________________________
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, November 29, 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-0048296 $7,150.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$7,150.00
_______________________________
Daniel Parker, City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:7,150.00$
By:_______________________________
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Name:
Date:
ITEM 3E
______________________________________________________________
Name:Name:
_______________________________
Name:_______________________________
Name:
_______________________________
Name:
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: December 6, 2022
FROM: Kara Boyles; Sarah Barber
SUBJECT: Kennedy Park Improvements 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:
This budget request is for $186,500 to complete a 50% design plan and grant application components for
the Kennedy Park Improvements project.
The design contract consists of completion of a survey, limited geotechnical and drainage investigation,
conceptual planning, public outreach and preliminary engineering to 50% design for Kennedy Park to
meet requirements of an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program grant the City of South
Bend is pursuing. Proposed improvements to Kennedy Park under the ORLP grant will include, but are not
limited to, park pavilions, swimming pool(s), walking paths, natural areas, recreation-specific greenspace,
and other miscellaneous design components to create new and expand current recreation resources.
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ITEM 5A1
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 12/1/2022
FROM: Joseph Molnar
SUBJECT: Second Amendment Real America
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Extension of Contingency Date and Closing Date
Specifics: In 2021, Real America and the RDC approved an agreement to sell RDC owned real
estate for the construction of affordable apartment units. The agreement gave Real America
two years to receive Indiana State Tax Credits for the project. The second round of tax credits
were initially scheduled to be awarded in November of 2022. However, due to the rise in
interest rates, the State desired that applicants resubmit their projects with updated financial
considerations in January 2023.
This extension allows Real America to apply for the tax credits in January with enough time for
due diligence afterwards if awarded the tax credits.
Staff requests approval.
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
ITEM 5A2
SECOND AMENDMENT TO
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This SECOND AMENDMENT TO REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this
“Amendment”) is made and entered into to be effective as of the 8th day of December, 2022, by
and between South Bend Redevelopment Commission (“Seller”), as Seller, and RealAmerica
Development, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company (“Purchaser”), as Purchaser.
RECITALS
A.Seller and Purchaser entered into that certain Real Estate Purchase Agreement,
dated effective as of July 22, 2021, as amended by the First Amendment to Real Estate Purchase
Agreement, dated effective as of May 26th, 2022 (the “Agreement”), for the purchase and sale of
certain real property located in the in St. Joseph County, City of South Bend, State of Indiana as
more particularly described in Exhibit A of the Agreement (the “Real Estate”). All capitalized
terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the
Agreement.
B.Seller and Purchaser now desire to amend the Agreement in order to provide for an
extension of the Investigation, Buyer’s Contingency and Closing date thereunder and to address
certain other matters, all as set forth hereunder.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and the mutual covenants and
promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which are hereby acknowledged, Purchaser and Seller hereby agree as follows:
1.Recitals. The recitals set forth above, including each and every recital contained
therein, are incorporated into and made a part of this Amendment as though fully set
forth herein.
2.Amendments. The Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
a)Buyer’s Contingency of a LIHTC Reservation. The Agreement is hereby
amended as necessary to provide that the third full sentence in paragraph 4 (b) shall be
amended and replaced with the following:
“Buyer submitted project application on July 25, 2022. Buyer represents that
IHCDA expects to announce reservations ("Reservation") in January 2023, but in
no event later than March 31, 2023.”
b)Extension of Contingency Date. The Agreement is hereby amended as necessary
to provide that the Contingency Date (as such term is used and defined in the Agreement)
solely as it relates to matters specified in Paragraph 4 (c) of the Agreement is hereby
extended until 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2023.
c)Closing. The last full sentence of Paragraph 7 (a) of the Agreement shall be
amended and replaced with the following:
“The "Closing Date" shall be August 31, 2023, or such earlier or later date as may
be agreed to in writing by Seller and Buyer.”
3.Entire Agreement; Conflict. Except as otherwise stated herein, all other terms,
conditions and agreements contained in the Agreement remain unmodified and in full force and
effect. To the extent a conflict exists between the terms of this Amendment and the Agreement,
the terms of this Amendment shall control.
4.Counterparts; Electronic or Facsimile Transmission. This Amendment may be
executed in counterparts which, when combined, shall constitute one instrument. The electronic or
facsimile transmission of a signed counterpart of this Amendment shall be binding upon the party
whose signature is contained on the transmitted copy.
[Signature Page Follows.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Purchaser and Seller have executed this Second Amendment
to Real Property Purchase Agreement to be effective as of the date set forth above.
“PURCHASER”:
RealAmerica Development, LLC
By:
Ronda Shrewsbury, President
“SELLER”:
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
By:
Marcia I. Jones, President
Attest:
____________________________________
Troy Warner, Secretary
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: Dec. 8, 2022
FROM: Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of DCI
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Proposed Lease with South Bend Redevelopment Authority
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: Authorization of Proposed Lease with South Bend Redevelopment Authority
for issuance of Tax-Exempt Lease Rental Revenue Bonds, Series A, and Taxable Lease Rental
Revenue Bonds, Series B
Specifics: The proposed lease would initiate the process of issuance of a pair of TIF-funded bonds
to finance a number of Public Improvement Projects in the River West and River East TIF
Districts, including:
River East
•Lasalle Avenue Streetscape Improvements (between MLK and Eddy St)
•Phase I and Phase II of shared-use path to improve bicycle and pedestrian access
between downtown and Notre Dame
•Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape Improvements (Between Longfellow and
Emerson)
•Coquillard Park Splash Pad Upgrades
River West
•Kennedy Park Funding Match for state grant program to make significant
improvements to the park
•Portage-Elwood Sidewalk Project to improve pedestrian safety and activate
storefronts near Portage-Elwood intersection
•Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center park Improvements, including splashpad,
playground, basketball courts
•Linden Avenue Streetscape Improvements (between College and Birdsell)
•Southeast Park improvements, including splashpad and playground resurfacing
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
ITEM 5B1
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• River Bridge Connector Pedestrian Bridge to connect trail systems across the St.
Joseph River
• Walker Field and Connection to Rum Village Improvements to enhance the
historic Walker Field pavilion and provide better pedestrian connection to Rum
Village
The Taxable Lease Rental Revenue Bond, Series B would fund the construction of two structured
parking garages and other site preparation work to support the Beacon Integrative Health and
Lifestyle District, which will support more than $350 million in private investment.
If approved, a preliminary bond resolution will go come before RDC at its Dec. 22nd meeting and
then move to the South Bend Common Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 3564
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION APPROVING A PROPOSED LEASE WITH THE SOUTH
BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE RIVER
EAST PROJECTS, THE RIVER WEST PROJECTS AND THE BEACON
DISTRICT PROJECT, AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND ALL
MATTERS RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), the
governing body of the South Bend Department of Redevelopment and the Redevelopment District
(the “District”) of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), exists and operates under the
provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-14, as amended from time to time (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission, pursuant to declaratory resolutions previously adopted by
the Commission and amended from time to time, the Commission has declared (i) a certain area
of the City of South Bend (the “City”) known as the “River East Development Area” (the “River
East Area”) as a redevelopment area and an allocation area under the Act and approved a
redevelopment plan for the Area (ii) a certain area of the City of South Bend (the “City”) known
as the “River West Development Area” (the “River West Area”) as an economic development area
and an allocation area under the Act and approved an economic development plan for the Area;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to undertaking local public
improvement projects in the River West Area including all or any portion of the following: (i)
River Bridge Connector (plus Madison) to South Bend-Notre Dame Trail which consists of Phase
3 of the trail project (the “Trail Project”) to construct a pedestrian bridge to connect the trail from
the University of Notre Dame campus to the City’s downtown, and any related improvements; (ii)
Linden improvements which consists of streetscape improvements in coordination with the Martin
Luther King Jr. Dream Center, from College to Birdsell, including improvements for bikes and
pedestrians, and any related improvements; (iii) Kennedy Park improvements which consist of
natural and aquatic improvements to the existing park and any related improvements to increase
accessible recreation resources on the west side of the City; (iv) South East Park improvements
which consist of improvements to the park, including splashpad improvements and playground
resurfacing, and any related improvements; (v) Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center
improvements which consist of exterior park redevelopment, including without limitation
splashpad, playground, basketball court, other related park amenity improvements, and any related
improvements; (vi) Rum Village Park Plan improvements which consist of enhancements to the
historic pavilion and the Park including exterior restoration and stabilization of the fieldstones,
broad arches, and courtyard, and any related improvements; and (vii) all projects related to any of
the projects described in clauses (i) through and including (vi) (clauses (i) through and including
(vii), collectively, the “River West Improvements”);
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to undertaking additional local
public improvements in the River West Area to support and provide incentives to foster the
development of the Beacon Integrated Health and Lifestyle District project, said project having
been awarded up to a $11,780,000 Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative
grant by the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Development Authority, which local public
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improvements include, without limitation, site work, construction of up to two (2) public parking
garages and a skyway improvement, and any projects related to the foregoing (collectively, the
“Beacon District Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to undertaking local public
improvement projects in the River East Area including all or any portion of the following: (i)
LaSalle Streetscape which consists of a road diet with a focus on bike and pedestrian improvements
from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Eddy Street and any related improvements; (ii) Hill Street
Trail (South Bend Avenue to LaSalle Street) which consists of Phase 2 of the Trail Project to
construct a shared use path and any related improvements to improve bicycle and pedestrian
facilities between the University of Notre Dame campus and the City’s downtown; (iii) South Bend
Avenue (Hill Street to Notre Dame Avenue) and Hill Street Intersection which consists of Phase
1 of the Trail Project to construct a shared use path and any related improvements to improve
bicycle and pedestrian facilities between the University of Notre Dame campus and the City’s
downtown; (iv) Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape Improvements which consist of a road diet and
improved parking from Longfellow Street to Emerson Street, storm sewer separation, and any
related improvements; (v) Coquillard Splashpad which consists of upgrading the splashpad at
Coquillard Park to modern health, safety, and experiential standards, and any related
improvements; and (vi) all projects related to any of the projects described in clauses (i) through
and including (v) (clauses (i) through and including (vi), collectively (collectively, the “River East
Projects” and collectively with the River West Projects and the Beacon District Improvements, the
“Projects”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to (i) financing the cost of funding
all or any portion of the costs of the Projects and related expenses; (ii) funding a debt service
reserve fund, if necessary in connection with the issuance of bonds to finance the costs of the
Projects or purchasing a surety bond to satisfy a reserve requirement; and (iii) pay costs incurred
in connection with the issuance of said bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Commission, being duly advised, now finds that it is in the best interests
of the City and its citizens for the purpose of financing all or any portion of the costs of the Projects
and other costs set forth above, to enter into negotiations with the South Bend Redevelopment
Authority (the “Authority”) to enter into a lease (the “Lease”) with the Authority, as Lessee, for
all or a portion of certain roads in the City as set forth at Exhibit A attached hereto in order to
provide for increased redevelopment and economic development and job creation opportunities
for the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the form of the proposed Lease has been presented to the Commission at this
public meeting; and
WHEREAS, after the duly conducted public hearing, the Commission may adopt a
Resolution pursuant to Section 25.2 of the Act authorizing the execution of the proposed Lease on
behalf of the City if it finds that the service to be provided throughout the term of the proposed
Lease will serve the public purpose of the City, is in the best interests of its residents, and that the
Lease rentals provided for are fair and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the Commission expects that the Authority will consider adoption of a
resolution authorizing the issuance its lease rental revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) in one (1) or more
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series for the purpose of financing all or any portion of the costs of the Projects and the other costs
set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Commission hereby preliminary approves the proposed Lease
between the Authority and the Commission in the form presented at this public meeting. The
Commission hereby sets the public hearing on the Lease for Monday, December 19, 2022, at 9:30
a.m., Room 1308 of the County-City Building, located at 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South
Bend Indiana, or at such other time and/or place as any Officer of the Commission shall determine.
The Commission hereby authorizes the publication of a notice of the public hearing on the Lease
pursuant to applicable Indiana law and in the form authorized by any Officer of the Commission.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect, and be in full force and effect,
upon passage and approval by the Commission, in conformance with applicable law.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on December
8, 2022, in Room 1308, County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana, 46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
By:
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
Troy Warner, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
LEASED PROPERTY
The Leased Premises under the Lease will consist of a portion of Portage Avenue extending from
the intersection of Portage Avenue and Cleveland Road to the intersection of Portage Avenue
and Angela Boulevard.
DMS 24438939v2
LEASE AGREEMENT
between
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
LESSOR
and
SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
LESSEE
Dated as of January 1, 2023
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, made and dated as of this 1st day of January, 2023, by
and between the SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the “Lessor”), a separate
body corporate and politic organized and existing under the provisions of I.C. 36-7-14.5 as an
instrumentality of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), and the CITY OF SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (the “Lessee”), the governing body of the City of South
Bend, Department of Redevelopment, acting for and on behalf of the City.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City has created the Lessor under and in pursuance of the provisions of
I.C. 36-7-14, I.C. 36-7-14.5 and I.C. 36-7-25 (collectively, the “Act”), for the purpose of financing,
constructing, acquiring and leasing to the Lessee certain local public improvements and
redevelopment and economic development projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has created the Lessee to undertake redevelopment and economic
development in the City in accordance with the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Lessee is the governing body of the South Bend Department of
Redevelopment and the Redevelopment District of the City (the “District”) which District is
coterminous with the boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with prior resolutions adopted by the Lessee, the Lessee has
designated a certain area of the City known as the “River West Development Area” (the “Area”)
as an economic development area under the Act and approved an economic development plan for
the Area; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with prior resolutions adopted by the Lessee, the Lessee has
designated a certain area of the City known as the “River East Development Area” (the “Area”) as
a redevelopment area under the Act and approved a redevelopment plan for the Area; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to undertaking local public
improvement projects in the River West Area including all or any portion of the following: (i)
River Bridge Connector (plus Madison) to South Bend-Notre Dame Trail which consists of Phase
3 of the trail project (the “Trail Project”) to construct a pedestrian bridge to connect the trail from
the University of Notre Dame campus to the City’s downtown, and any related improvements; (ii)
Linden improvements which consists of streetscape improvements in coordination with the Martin
Luther King Jr. Dream Center, from College to Birdsell, including improvements for bikes and
pedestrians, and any related improvements; (iii) Kennedy Park improvements which consist of
natural and aquatic improvements to the existing park and any related improvements to increase
accessible recreation resources on the west side of the City; (iv) South East Park improvements
which consist of improvements to the park, including splashpad improvements and playground
resurfacing, and any related improvements; (v) Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center
improvements which consist of exterior park redevelopment, including without limitation
splashpad, playground, basketball court, other related park amenity improvements, and any related
improvements; (vi) Rum Village Park Plan improvements which consist of enhancements to the
historic pavilion and the Park including exterior restoration and stabilization of the fieldstones,
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broad arches, and courtyard, and any related improvements; and (vii) all projects related to any of
the projects described in clauses (i) through and including (vi) (clauses (i) through and including
(vii), collectively, the “River West Improvements”);
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to undertaking additional local
public improvements in the River West Area to support and provide incentives to foster the
development of the Beacon Integrated Health and Lifestyle District project, said project having
been awarded up to a $11,780,000 Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative
grant by the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Development Authority, which local public
improvements include, without limitation, site work, construction of up to two (2) public parking
garages and a skyway improvement, and any projects related to the foregoing (collectively, the
“Beacon District Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to undertaking local public
improvement projects in the River East Area including all or any portion of the following: (i)
LaSalle Streetscape which consists of a road diet with a focus on bike and pedestrian improvements
from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Eddy Street and any related improvements; (ii) Hill Street
Trail (South Bend Avenue to LaSalle Street) which consists of Phase 2 of the Trail Project to
construct a shared use path and any related improvements to improve bicycle and pedestrian
facilities between the University of Notre Dame campus and the City’s downtown; (iii) South Bend
Avenue (Hill Street to Notre Dame Avenue) and Hill Street Intersection which consists of Phase
1 of the Trail Project to construct a shared use path and any related improvements to improve
bicycle and pedestrian facilities between the University of Notre Dame campus and the City’s
downtown; (iv) Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape Improvements which consist of a road diet and
improved parking from Longfellow Street to Emerson Street, storm sewer separation, and any
related improvements; (v) Coquillard Splashpad which consists of upgrading the splashpad at
Coquillard Park to modern health, safety, and experiential standards, and any related
improvements; and (vi) all projects related to any of the projects described in clauses (i) through
and including (v) (clauses (i) through and including (vi), collectively (collectively, the “River East
Projects” and collectively with the River West Projects and the Beacon District Improvements, the
“Projects”); and
WHEREAS, the Projects will foster economic development and redevelopment and
improved employment opportunities throughout the District, including the River West Area and
the River East Area; and
WHEREAS, the City, the Lessor, and the Lessee seek to provide a means to finance the
all or any portion of the costs of the Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Act authorizes the Lessor to issue bonds for the purpose of obtaining
money to pay the cost of acquiring property or constructing, improving, reconstructing or
renovating local public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the costs related to acquiring an interest in the property described on Exhibit
A hereto by the Authority (the “Leased Premises”) and completing the Projects will be paid from
proceeds of bonds to be issued by the Lessor in one (1) or more series; and
WHEREAS, the annual rentals to be paid under this Lease by the Lessee will be pledged
by the Lessor to pay debt service on and other necessary incidental expenses of the Authority
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relating to the Bonds to be issued by the Lessor to finance the acquisition of the Leased Premises
and pay a portion of the costs of the Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Lessor has acquired or will acquire an interest in the Leased Premises
described on Exhibit A hereto and such interest shall be for a term no less than the term of this
Lease; and
WHEREAS, the Lessee has determined, after a public hearing held pursuant to the Act
after notice given pursuant to I.C. § 5-3-1, that the lease rentals provided for in this Lease are fair
and reasonable, that the execution of this Lease is necessary and that completion of the Projects
will serve the public purpose of the City and are in the best interests of its residents, and the
Common Council of the City (the “Common Council”) has, by resolution, approved this Lease in
accordance with the provisions of Section 25.2 of the Act, and the Resolution has been entered in
the official records of the Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the Lessor has determined that the lease rentals provided for in this Lease are
fair and reasonable, that the execution of this Lease is necessary, that the Projects will serve the
public purpose of the City and are in the best interests of its residents, and the Lessor has duly
authorized the execution of this Lease by Resolution, and the Resolution has been entered in the
official records of the Lessor.
THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
1. Premises, Term and Warranty. The Lessor does hereby lease, demise and let to
Lessee all of the Lessor’s right, title and interests in and to the Leased Premises.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Leased Premises with all rights, privileges, easements and
appurtenances thereunto belonging, unto the Lessee, beginning on the date the Lessor acquires an
interest in any of the Leased Premises and ending on the day prior to a date not later than twenty
(20) years after such date of acquisition by the Lessor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term
of this Lease will terminate at the earlier of (a) the exercise by the Lessee of the option to purchase
all of the Leased Premises pursuant to Section 11 hereof and the payment of the option price, or
(b) the payment or defeasance of all obligations issued by the Lessor and secured by this Lease or
any portion thereof; provided that no bonds or other obligations of the Lessor issued to finance the
Leased Premises remain outstanding at the time of such payment or defeasance. The Lessor hereby
represents that it is possessed of, or will acquire, the Leased Premises and the Lessor warrants and
will defend the Leased Premises against all claims whatsoever not suffered or caused by the acts
or omissions of the Lessee or its assigns.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Leased Premises may be amended to add additional
property to the Leased Premises or remove any portion of the Leased Premises, including, but not
limited to the Leased Premises, provided however, following such amendment, the rental payable
under this Lease shall be based on the value of the portion of the Leased Premises which is
available for use, and the rental payments due under this Lease shall be in amounts sufficient to
pay when due all principal of and interest on all outstanding Bonds.
2. Lease Rental. (a) Fixed Rental Payments. The Lessee agrees to pay rental for
the Leased Premises at an annual rate per year during the term of the Lease not to exceed Ten
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($10,500,000), payable in semi-annual installments. Each
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such semi-annual installment, payable as hereinafter described, shall be based on the value of the
Leased Premises, together with that portion of the Project which is complete and ready for use by
the Lessee at the time such semi-annual installment is made. Such rental shall be payable in
advance in semi-annual installments on January 15 and July 15 of each year, with the first rental
installment due no earlier than July 15, 2023. The last semi-annual rental payment due before the
expiration of this Lease shall be adjusted to provide for rental at the yearly rate so specified from
the date such installment is due to the date of the expiration of this Lease.
After the sale of the Bonds, the annual rental shall be reduced to an amount sufficient to
pay principal and interest due in each twelve (12) month period commencing each year on August
1, rounded up to the next One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), together with incidental costs in each
year in an amount to be determined at the time the Bonds are sold for the purpose of paying annual
trustee fees and related costs, payable in advance in semi-annual installments. In addition, each
such reduced semi-annual installment shall be based on the value of the Leased Premises at the
time such semi-annual installment is made. Such amount of adjusted rental shall be endorsed on
this Lease at the end hereof in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto by the parties hereto as soon
as the same can be done after the sale of the Bonds, and such endorsement shall be recorded as an
addendum to this Lease.
(b) Additional Rental Payments. (i) The Lessee shall pay as further rental in addition
to the rentals paid under Section 2(a) for the Leased Premises (“Additional Rentals”) the amount
of all taxes and assessments levied against or on account of the Leased Premises or the receipt of
lease rental payments and the amount required to reimburse the Lessor for any insurance payments
made by it under Section 6. The Lessee shall pay as additional rental all administrative expenses
of the Lessor, including ongoing trustee fees, relating to the Bonds. Any and all such payments
shall be made and satisfactory evidence of such payments in the form of receipts shall be furnished
to the Lessor by the Lessee, at least three (3) days before the last day upon which such payments
must be paid to avoid delinquency. If the Lessee shall in good faith desire to contest the validity
of any such tax or assessment, the Lessee shall so notify the Lessor and shall furnish bond with
surety to the approval of the Lessor conditioned for the payment of the charges so desired to be
contested and all damages or loss resulting to the Lessor from the nonpayment thereof when due,
the Lessee shall not be obligated to pay the contested amounts until such contests shall have been
determined. The Lessee shall also pay as Additional Rentals the amount calculated by or for the
Lessor as the amount required to be rebated, or paid as a penalty, to the United States of America
under Section 148(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and in effect on the date
of issue of the Bonds (“Code”), after taking into account other available moneys, to prevent the
Bonds from becoming arbitrage bonds under Section 148 of the Code.
(ii) The Lessee may, by Resolution, pay Additional Rentals to enable the Lessor to
redeem or purchase Bonds prior to maturity. Rental payments due under this Section 2 shall be
reduced to the extent such payments are allocable to the Bonds redeemed or purchased by the
Lessor with such Additional Rentals. The Lessee shall be considered as having an ownership
interest in the Leased Premises valued at an amount equal to the amount of the Additional Rentals
paid pursuant to this subsection (b)(ii).
(c) Source of Payment of Rentals. The annual rentals set forth in Section 2(a) hereof
and the Additional Rentals shall be payable solely from the 2023 Improvements Principal and
Interest Account of the Redevelopment District Bond Fund (the “Bond Fund”). The Lessee may
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pay the annual rentals and the Additional Rentals, or any other amounts due hereunder, from any
other revenues legally available to the Lessee; provided, however, the Lessee shall be under no
obligation to pay any annual rentals or Additional Rentals or any other amounts due hereunder
from any moneys or properties of the Lessee except the revenues deposited into the Bond Fund.
3. Payment of Rentals. All rentals payable under the terms of this Lease shall be
paid by the Lessee to the bank or trust company designated as Trustee (“Trustee”) under the Trust
Indenture between it and the Lessor (“Indenture”), or to such other bank or trust company as may
from time to time succeed such bank as Trustee under the Indenture securing the bonds to be issued
by the Lessor to finance the acquisition and construction of the Leased Premises. Any successor
trustee under the Indenture shall be endorsed on this Lease at the end hereof by the parties hereto
as soon as possible after selection, and such endorsement shall be recorded as an addendum to this
Lease. All payments so made by the Lessee shall be considered as payment to the Lessor of the
rentals payable hereunder.
4. Abatement of Rent; Substitution. If any part of the Leased Premises is taken
under the exercise of the power of eminent domain, so as to render it unfit, in whole or part, for
use by the Lessee, it shall then be the obligation of the Lessor to restore and reconstruct that portion
of the Leased Premises as promptly as may be done, unavoidable strikes and other causes beyond
the control of the Lessor excepted; provided, however, that the Lessor shall not be obligated to
expend on such restoration or reconstruction more than the condemnation proceeds received by
the Lessor.
If any part of the Leased Premises shall be partially or totally destroyed, or is taken under
the exercise of the power of eminent domain, so as to render it unfit, in whole or part, for use or
occupancy by the Lessee, the rent shall be abated for the period during which the Leased Premises
or such part thereof is unfit or unavailable for use, and the abatement shall be in proportion to the
percentage of the Leased Premises which is unfit or unavailable for use or occupancy.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Leased Premises may be amended to add additional
property to the Leased Premises or remove any portion of the Leased Premises, provided however,
following such amendment, the rental payable under this Lease shall be based on the value of the
portion of the Leased Premises which is available for use, and the rental payments due under this
Lease shall be in amounts sufficient to pay when due all principal of and interest on all outstanding
Bonds. In the event that all or a portion of the Leased Premises shall be unavailable for use by the
Lessee, subject to the completion of any process required by law, the Lessor and the Lessee shall
amend the Lease to add to and/or replace a portion of the Leased Premises to the extent necessary
to provide for available Leased Premises with a value supporting rental payments under the Lease
sufficient to pay when due all principal of and interest on outstanding Bonds.
5. Maintenance, Alterations and Repairs. The Lessee may enter into agreements
with one (1) or more other parties for the operation, maintenance, repair and alterations of all or
any portion of the Leased Premises. Such other parties may assume all responsibility for operation,
maintenance, repairs and alterations to the Leased Premises. At the end of the term of this Lease,
the Lessee shall deliver the Leased Premises to the Lessor in as good condition as at the beginning
of the term, reasonable wear and tear only excepted.
6. Insurance. During the full term of this Lease, the Lessee shall, at its own expense,
keep in effect public liability insurance in amounts customarily carried for similar properties. Such
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insurance may be provided under the public liability self-insurance program of the City.
Additionally, notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Lessee does not waive any
governmental immunity or liability limitations available to it under Indiana law.
The proceeds of the public liability insurance required herein (after payment of expenses
incurred in the collection of such proceeds) shall be applied toward extinguishment or satisfaction
of the liability with respect to which such insurance proceeds are paid. Such policies shall be for
the benefit of persons having an insurable interest in the Leased Premises, and shall be made
payable to the Lessor, the Lessee, and the Trustee and to such other person or persons as the Lessor
may designate. Such policies shall be countersigned by an agent of the insurer who is a resident
of the State of Indiana and deposited with the Lessor and the Trustee. If, at any time, the Lessee
fails to maintain insurance in accordance with this Section, such insurance may be obtained by the
Lessor and the amount paid therefor shall be added to the amount of rentals payable by the Lessee
under this Lease; provided, however, that the Lessor shall be under no obligation to obtain such
insurance and any action or non-action of the Lessor in this regard shall not relieve the Lessee of
any consequence of its default in failing to obtain such insurance.
The insurance policies described in this Section 6 may be acquired by another party and
shall satisfy this Section as long as the Lessor, the Lessee and the Trustee are named as additional
insureds under such policies. Such coverage may be provided by scheduling it under a blanket
insurance policy or policies.
7. Eminent Domain. If title to or the temporary use of the Leased Premises, or any
part thereof, shall be taken under the exercise or the power of eminent domain by any governmental
body or by any person, firm or corporation acting under governmental authority, any net proceeds
received from any award made in such eminent domain proceedings (after payment of expenses
incurred in such collection) shall be paid to and held by the Trustee under the Indenture.
Such proceeds shall be applied in one (1) or more of the following ways:
(a) The restoration of the Leased Premises to substantially the same condition as it
existed prior to the exercise of that power of eminent domain, or
(b) The acquisition, by construction or otherwise, of other improvements suitable for
the Lessee’s operations on the Leased Premises and which are in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act and the Plan (the improvements shall be deemed a part of the
Leased Premises and available for use and occupancy by the Lessee without the
payment of any rent other than as herein provided, to the same extent as if such
other improvements were specifically described herein and demised hereby).
Within ninety (90) days from the date of entry of a final order in any eminent domain
proceedings granting condemnation, the Lessee shall direct the Lessor and the Trustee in writing
as to which of the ways specified in this Section the Lessee elects to have the net proceeds of the
condemnation award applied. Any balance of the net proceeds of the award in such eminent
domain proceedings not required to be applied for the purposes specified in subsections (a) or (b)
above shall be deposited in the sinking fund held by the Trustee under the Indenture and applied
to the repayment of the Bonds.
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The Lessor shall cooperate fully with the Lessee in the handling and conduct of any
prospective or pending condemnation proceedings with respect to the Leased Premises or any part
thereof and will to the extent it may lawfully do so permit the Lessee to litigate in any such
proceedings in its own name or in the name and on behalf of the Lessor. In no event will the
Lessor voluntarily settle or consent to the settlement of any prospective or pending condemnation
proceedings with respect to the Leased Premises or any part thereof without the written consent of
the Lessee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8. General Covenant. The Lessee shall not assign this Lease or mortgage, pledge or
sublet the Leased Premises herein described, without the written consent of the Lessor. The Lessee
shall contract with the other parties to use and maintain the Leased Premises in accordance with
the laws, regulations and ordinances of the United States of America, the State of Indiana, the City
and all other proper governmental authorities.
9. Tax Covenants. In order to preserve the exclusion of interest on the Bonds from
gross income for federal income tax purposes and as an inducement to purchasers of the Bonds,
the Lessee and the Lessor represent, covenant and agree that neither the Lessor nor the Lessee will
take any action or fail to take any action with respect to the Bonds, this Lease or the Leased
Premises that will result in the loss of the exclusion from gross income for federal tax purposes of
interest on the Bonds under Section 103 of the Code, nor will they act in any other manner which
will adversely affect such exclusion; and it will not make any investment or do any other act or
thing during the period that the Bonds are outstanding which will cause any of the Bonds to be
“arbitrage bonds” within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code.
The covenants in this Section are based solely on current law in effect and in existence on
the date of issuance of the Bonds. It shall not be an event of default under this Lease if interest on
any Bonds is not excludable from gross income pursuant to any provision of the Code which is not
in existence and in effect on the issue date of the Bonds.
All Officers, Members, Employees and Agents of the Lessor and the Lessee are authorized
to provide certifications of facts and estimates that are material to the reasonable expectations of
the Lessor and the Lessee as of the date the Bonds are issued and to enter into covenants on behalf
of the Lessor and the Lessee evidencing the Lessor’s and the Lessee’s commitments made herein.
In particular, all or any Members or Officers of the Lessor and the Lessee are authorized to certify
and enter into covenants regarding the facts and circumstances and reasonable expectations of the
Lessor and the Lessee on the date the Bonds are issued and the commitments made by the Lessor
and the Lessee herein regarding the amount and use of the proceeds of the Bonds.
Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, the foregoing covenants and authorizations
(the “Tax Sections”) which are designed to preserve the exclusion of interest on the Bonds from
gross income under federal income tax law (the “Tax Exemption”) need not be complied with if
the Lessee receives an opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel that any Tax Section is
unnecessary to preserve the Tax Exemption.
10. Option to Renew. The Lessor hereby grants to the Lessee the right and option to
renew this Lease for a further like or lesser term upon the same or like conditions as herein
contained, and applicable to the portion of the premises for which the renewal applies, and the
Lessee shall exercise this option by written notice to the Lessor given upon any rental payment
date prior to the expiration of this Lease.
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11. Option to Purchase. The Lessor hereby grants to the Lessee the right and option,
on any date, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Lessor, to purchase the Leased Premises,
or any portion thereof, at a price equal to the amount required to pay all indebtedness incurred on
account of the Leased Premises, or such portion thereof (including indebtedness incurred for the
refunding of any such indebtedness), including all premiums payable on the redemption thereof
and accrued and unpaid interest, and including the proportionate share of the expenses and charges
of liquidation, if the Lessor is to be then liquidated. In no event, however, shall such purchase
price exceed the capital actually invested in such property by the Lessor represented by outstanding
securities or existing indebtedness plus the cost of transferring the property and liquidating the
Lessor. The phrase “capital actually invested” as used herein shall be construed to include, but
not by way of limitation, the following amounts expended by the Lessor in connection with the
acquisition and financing of the Leased Premises: organization expenses, financing costs, carry
charges, legal fees, architects’ fees and reasonable costs and expenses incidental thereto.
Upon request of the Lessee, the Lessor agrees to furnish an itemized statement setting forth
the amount required to be paid by the Lessee in order to purchase the Leased Premises, or any
portion thereof, including, but not limited to all indebtedness incurred on account of the Leased
Premises in accordance with the preceding paragraph. Upon the exercise of the option to purchase
granted herein, the Lessor will upon payment of the option price deliver, or cause to be delivered,
to the Lessee documents conveying to the Lessee, or any entity (including the City) designated by
the Lessee, all of the Lessor’s title to the property being purchased, as such property then exists,
subject to the following: (i) those liens and encumbrances (if any) to which title to the property
was subject when conveyed to the Lessor; (ii) those liens and encumbrances created by the Lessee
and to the creation or suffering of which the Lessee consented, and liens for taxes or special
assessments not then delinquent; and (iii) those liens and encumbrances on its part contained in
this Lease.
In the event of purchase of the Leased Premises, or any portion thereof as set forth above,
by the Lessee or conveyance of the Leased Premises, or any portion thereof as set forth above, to
the Lessee or the Lessee’s designee, the Lessee shall procure and pay for all surveys, title searches,
abstracts, title policies and legal services that may be required, and shall furnish at the Lessee’s
expense all documentary stamps or tax payments required for the transfer of title.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to provide that the Lessee shall be under any
obligation to purchase the Leased Premises, or any portion thereof as set forth above, or under any
obligation respecting the creditors, members or security holders of the Lessor.
12. Transfer to Lessee. If the Lessee has not exercised its option to renew in
accordance with the provisions of Section 10, and has not exercised its option to purchase the
Leased Premises, or any portion thereof, in accordance with the provisions of Section 11, and
upon the full discharge and performance by the Lessee of its obligations under this Lease, the
Leased Premises, or such portion thereof remaining, shall thereupon become the absolute property
of the Lessee, subject to the limitations, if any, on the conveyance of the site for the Leased
Premises to the Lessor and, upon the Lessee’s request the Lessor shall execute proper instruments
conveying to the Lessee, or to any entity (including the City) designated by the Lessee, all of
Lessor’s title to the Leased Premises, or such portion thereof.
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13. Defaults. If the Lessee shall default (a) in the payment of any rentals or other sums
payable to the Lessor hereunder, or in the payment of any other sum herein required to be paid for
the Lessor; or (b) in the observance of any other covenant, agreement or condition hereof, and such
default shall continue for ninety (90) days after written notice to correct such default; then, in any
or either of such events, the Lessor may proceed to protect and enforce its rights by suit or suits in
equity or at law in any court of competent jurisdiction, whether for specific performance of any
covenant or agreement contained herein, or for the enforcement of any other appropriate legal or
equitable remedy; or the Lessor, at its option, without further notice, may terminate the estate and
interest of the Lessee hereunder, and it shall be lawful for the Lessor forthwith to resume
possession of the Leased Premises and the Lessee covenants to surrender the same forthwith upon
demand.
The exercise by the Lessor of the above right to terminate this Lease shall not release the
Lessee from the performance of any obligation hereof maturing prior to the Lessor’s actual entry
into possession. No waiver by the Lessor of any right to terminate this Lease upon any default
shall operate to waive such right upon the same or other default subsequently occurring.
14. Notices. Whenever either party shall be required to give notice to the other under
this Lease, it shall be sufficient service of such notice to deposit the same in the United States mail,
in an envelope duly stamped, registered and addressed to the other party or parties at the following
addresses: (a) to Lessor: South Bend Redevelopment Authority, Attention: President, c/o
Department of Community Investment, 227 West Jefferson Blvd., Suite 14005, South Bend,
Indiana; (b) to Lessee: South Bend Redevelopment Commission, Attention: President, c/o
Department of Community Investment, 227 West Jefferson Blvd., Suite 14005, South Bend,
Indiana.
The Lessor, the Lessee and the Trustee may, by notice given hereunder, designate any
further or different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates, requests or other
communications shall be sent.
15. Successors or Assigns. All covenants of this Lease, whether by the Lessor or the
Lessee, shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
16. Construction of Covenants. The Lessor was organized for the purpose of
acquiring, constructing, equipping and renovating local public improvements and leasing the same
to the Lessee under the provisions of the Act. All provisions herein contained shall be construed
in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and to the extent of inconsistencies, if any, between
the covenants and agreements in this Lease and the provisions of the Act, the Act shall be deemed
to be controlling and binding upon the Lessor and the Lessee; provided, however, any amendment
to the Act after the date hereof shall not have the effect of amending this Lease.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Lease to be executed for
and on their behalf on the date first written above.
LESSOR: LESSEE:
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
President
President
ATTEST:
Secretary-Treasurer
ATTEST:
Secretary
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STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for this City and State, personally
appeared ____________________________ and ___________________________, personally
known to be the President and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively, of the South Bend
Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing
Lease for and on behalf of the Authority.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal this ____day of _______________, 2023.
(Written Signature)
(Seal)
(Printed Signature)
Notary Public
My Commission expires:
My county of residence is:
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STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for this City and State, personally
appeared ____________________________ and _____________________________, personally
known to be the President and Secretary, respectively, of the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission (the “Commission”), and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Lease for and
on behalf of the Commission.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal this ____day of ________, 2023.
(Written Signature)
(Seal)
(Printed Signature)
Notary Public
My Commission expires:
My county of residence is:
I affirm under the penalties of perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social
Security Number in this document, unless required by law.
Randolph R. Rompola
This instrument was prepared by Randolph R. Rompola, Barnes & Thornburg LLP,
100 North Michigan, Suite 700, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF LEASED PREMISES
All of the City’s interest in all or a portion of the Leased Premises which consists of Portage
Avenue from its intersection with Cleveland Road to its intersection with Angela Boulevard and
which comprise the Leased Premises to be acquired by the Lessor, as more particularly described
below:
[The legal description will be included here for the Leased Premises prior to recording.]
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EXHIBIT B
ADDENDUM TO LEASE BETWEEN SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, LESSOR AND SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
LESSEE
THIS ADDENDUM (this “Addendum”), entered into as of this ____ day of
_____________, 2023, by and between South Bend Redevelopment Authority (the “Lessor”), and
South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Lessee”);
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Lessor entered into a lease with the Lessee dated as of January 1, 2023
(the “Lease”); and
WHEREAS, it is provided in the Lease that there shall be endorsed thereon the adjusted
rental.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED, CERTIFIED AND STIPULATED
by the parties to the Lease that the adjusted rental is set forth on Appendix I attached hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Addendum to be executed
for and on their behalf as of the day and year first above written.
LESSOR LESSEE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
President
President
ATTEST:
Secretary-Treasurer
ATTEST:
Secretary
I affirm under the penalties of perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each
Social Security Number in this document, unless required by law.
Randolph R. Rompola
This instrument was prepared by Randolph R. Rompola Barnes & Thornburg LLP,
100 North Michigan, Suite 700, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
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STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for this City and State, personally
appeared _________________ and ______________________, personally known to be the
President and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively, of the South Bend Redevelopment Authority (the
“Authority”), and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Addendum to Lease for and on
behalf of the Authority.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal this ______ day of ______, 2023.
(Written Signature)
(Seal)
(Printed Signature)
Notary Public
My Commission expires:
My county of residence is:
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STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for this City and State, personally
appeared _________________ and ______________________, personally known to be the
President and Secretary, respectively, of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the
“Commission”), and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Addendum to Lease for and on
behalf of the Commission.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal this ______ day of ______, 2023.
(Written Signature)
(Seal)
(Printed Signature)
Notary Public
My Commission expires:
My county of residence is:
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Appendix I to Addendum to Lease
Adjusted Rental Schedule
Payment
Date
Total
Rental Payment
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