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Agenda
Regular Meeting, February 9, 2022 – 9:30 a.m.
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1.Roll Call
2.Approval of Minutes
A.Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, January 26, 2023
3.Approval of Claims
A.Claims Allowance Request 1.24.23
4.Old Business
5.New Business
A.River West Development Area
1.Resolution No. 3571 (Claey’s Candy)
2.Seventh Amendment (REPA Bear Brew LLC)
3.Budget Request (LaSalle Park Improvements)
4.Budget Request (Kennedy SRTS)
B.River East Residential
1.Budget Request (Seitz Park Phase I)
C.River East Development Area
1.Development Agreement (ND QOZB)
2.Budget Request (Appropriation Legal Fees Expense)
D.River West and East Development Areas
1.Resolution No. 3572 (Regarding Special Tax SB 2023 Projects Financing)
E.South Side Development Area
1.Budget Request (High Street Improvements)
ITEM 1
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
B.Common Council
C.Other
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, February 23, 9:30 am
Adjourn
South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
January 26, 2023 – 9:30 am
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Presiding: Marcia Jones, President
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
1.ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President – IP
Troy Warner, Secretary – V
Vivian Sallie, Secretary - IP
Eli Wax, Commissioner - IP
Dave Relos, Commissioner - IP
IP = In Person V = Virtual
Members Absent: Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Joseph Molnar, RDC Staff
Others Present: Caleb Bauer
Erik Glavich
Laura Althoff
Tim Corcoran
Amy Paul
Charlotte Brach
Matt Barrett
DCI - IP
DCI – IP
DCI – V
DCI – V
DCI – V
Engineering – V
Resident
ITEM 2A
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – January 26, 2023
2.Approval of Minutes
•Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, January 12, 2023
Secretary Sallie stated there was an error on page 6 of the minutes changing
the second approval to Vice-President Warner.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, with above mention change, the Commission
approved the minutes of the regular meeting of Thursday, January 12, 2023.
3.Approval of Claims
•Claims Submitted for January 10, 2023
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claim for January
10, 2023
4.Old Business
1.Mr. Molnar stated that today was the deadline for receipt of bids for the Lafayette
building RFP and no bids have been received. There was a lot of interest about
the property by different developers. At the next meeting we will have a petition to
reject all bids. The city will now be able to work with developers and negotiate the
purchase price so we are hopeful to see that site redeveloped; we will keep
working on marketing the site.
Commissioner Wax asked about the 26 parking spaces; will they stay with the
Lafayette Building?
Mr. Molnar stated that they would. Once the city moves to the School
Corporation, those spaces will be available; the contract would be conditional
upon our moving.
5.New Business
A.River West Development Area
1.Resolution No. 3568 (Disposition Offering Price LWW/Leland/Marion)
Mr. Molnar Presented Resolution No. 3568 (Disposition Offering Price
LWW/Leland/Marion). These are sites that the city acquired over the past 10
years. They were included in the scattered sited RFP. They have not been
through the disposition process. The total appraised value of the properties is
$72,952, which is our opening asking price. The resolution, therefore, sets the
disposition price. The disposition due date is February 23, 2023. Commission
approval is requested.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – January 26, 2023
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3568
(Disposition Offering Price LWW/Leland/Marion) submitted on Thursday,
January 26, 2023.
2. Approval of Bid Specifications (LWW/Leland/Marion)
Mr. Molnar Presented Approval of Bid Specifications (LWW/Leland/Marion). This
item is for the commission to approve the bid specifications for the disposition
property. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Approval of Bid
Specifications (LWW/Leland/Marion) submitted on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
3. Request to Advertise (LWW/Leland/Marion)
Mr. Molnar Presented Request to Advertise (LWW/Leland/Marion). This is a
request to the commission to give staff permission to advertise the disposition
properties on February 3 and February 10, 2023. Commission approval is
requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Request to Advertise
(LWW/Leland/Marion) submitted on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
4. Resolution No. 3570 (Disposition Offering Price Salvation Army Building)
Mr. Molnar Presented Resolution No. 3568 (Disposition Offering Price Salvation
Army Building). We had previously transferred this property from BPW to the RDC
to put through the disposition process. This site has been the site of weather
amnesty since 2019. The city had purchased the property for $299,000. A more
permanent solution has been agreed upon by the city. The city wishes to see this
site redeveloped after April 2023. The total appraised value of the properties is
$671,500. The resolution, therefore, sets the disposition price. The disposition
due date is February 23, 2023. Commission approval is requested.
Commissioner Wax asked if staff is able to talk about the proposed winter
amnesty.
Mr. Bauer stated that the permanent solution is a partnership with the Center for
the Homeless for 68 plus bends at the centers current location as part of a
remodel. The remodel will be complete prior to next winter.
Commissioner Wax asked how many beds are in use.
Mr. Bauer stated 50 to 60 beds.
Mr. Barrett asked how this relates to the proposal with the county.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – January 26, 2023
Mr. Baur stated that we are currently working on this as it relates to the motels for
now issue and cannot speak for the County Council. We will see in March what
their decision will be.
Mr. Barrett is correct that the city has committed funds for the construction and
operation.
Mr. Bauer stated that the city has committed funds both for construction and
operation of a new low barrier intake center in partnership with Our Lady of the
Road. They have also received state funding. This is a couple years out since
they need to secure a site, complete construction, etc. We believe a partnership
with the county on Motels for now will bridge the gap. The city does provide
Oaklawn wrap around support for both sites.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Wax, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3570
(Salvation Army Building) submitted on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
5.Approval of Bid Specifications (Salvation Army Building)
Mr. Molnar Presented Approval of Bid Specifications (Salvation Army Building).
This item is for the commission to approve the bid specifications for the disposition
property. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Wax, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Approval of Bid
Specifications (Salvation Army Building) submitted on Thursday, January 26,
2023.
6.Request to Advertise (Salvation Army Building)
Mr. Molnar Request to Advertise (Salvation Army Building). This is a request to the
commission to give staff permission to advertise the disposition properties on
February 3 and February 10, 2023. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Wax, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Request to Advertise
(Salvation Army Building) submitted on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
B.West Washington Chapin Development Area
1.Resolution No. 3569 (Disposition Offering Price Masterbilt/18 Chestnut)
Mr. Molnar Presented Resolution No. 3569 (Disposition Offering Price
Masterbilt/18 Chestnut). A few months ago, we transferred these parcels from
BPW to RDC. There is very little street front at all. Both parcels are from the
sixties. Neither property has a real address. The total appraised value of the
properties is $1,930. The resolution, therefore, sets the disposition price. The
disposition due date is February 23, 2023. Commission approval is requested.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – January 26, 2023
Commissioner Wax asked if a city property is sold do the proceeds go to that
individual TIF.
Mr. Molnar answered yes.
Upon a motion by Secretary Sallie, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3569
(Disposition Offering Price Masterbilt/18 Chestnut) submitted on Thursday,
January 26, 2023.
2.Approval of Bid Specifications (Masterbilt/18 Chestnut)
Mr. Molnar Presented Approval of Bid Specifications (Masterbilt/18 Chestnut). This
item is for the commission to approve the bid specifications for the disposition
property. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Sallie, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Approval of Bid
Specifications submitted on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
3.Request to Advertise (Masterbilt/18 Chestnut)
Mr. Molnar Presented Request to Advertise (Masterbilt/18 Chestnut). This is a
request to the commission to give staff permission to advertise the disposition
properties on February 3 and February 10, 2023. Commission approval is
requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Sallie, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Request to Advertise
(Masterbilt/18 Chestnut) submitted on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
6.Progress Reports
1. Tax Abatement
2. Common Council
3.Other
1.Mr. Bauer stated he shared with the Commissioner’s via email and now here
that the Redevelopment Commission has filed a complaint against Commerce
Center Development, LLC on Friday, January 20, 2023. It is now ongoing
litigation. If the Commission wishes to have an Executive Session to discuss,
please contact staff.
Mr. Relos asked how long Commerce Center Development, LLC has to
respond.
Commissioner Wax stated 20 days.
Ms. Kennedy states that an extension will most likely be filed giving an
additional 30 days for response.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – January 26, 2023
2.Commissioner Wax asked what the due date of the tax credits is.
Mr. Bauer stated later today, and he would update the Commission on
progress.
3.Commissioner Wax asked about the deadline for Barehands.
Mr. Bauer states February 1, 2023, is the deadline for a rough in. There has
been new electrical happening (building permit was approved).
4.Mr. Barrett stated that at the last commission meeting he asked for the
commission to add onto the litigation the property on Sycamore street and the
vacant lots on the corner of south Niles and east Jefferson. He believes other
neighbors sent messages to the commission as well. How long do we need to
wait. Nothing has happened. This deprives others of using the property. It is
unsafe. It is unfinished. I noticed a default was sent in September 2021 which
stated that if no action is taken within thirty days of receiving this notice that the
commission and the city shall institute proceedings to enforce its rights under
the agreement. There have been seventy-one notices of ordinance violations
sent certified mail. The fines now approach $150,000 from code enforcement.
Commissioner Relos asked if the Sycamore street was covered by state RDA.
Mr. Bauer stated that it is, and they have sent a letter of default to Matthews,
LLC.
Commissioner Relos asked if the city looked into its agreement of selling the
parking lot on the east side of Sycamore.
Mr. Bauer states that we have and that agreement is superseded by the
Commerce Center Development agreement because the Commerce Center
Development agreement was part of the commitment to construct a building on
that parking lot.
Commissioner Relos clarified that the city’s agreement from Commerce Center
then most likely superseded those sales.
Mr. Barrett noted that property can just sit there in its current perpetuity.
Mr. Bauer noted, no, but it is not germane to the redevelopment commission to
discuss until there is a code hearing.
Mr. Barrett asked so the city’s position is currently null and void.
Mr. Bauer stated generally yes. The time to enforce that agreement would have
been prior to the creation of a new development agreement that’s contemplated
the same property that the parking lot was on.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – January 26, 2023
Mr. Barrett asked so in addition to the claw back that there is another breach of
the agreement of the Commerce Center.
Mr. Bauer notes that in our opinion there are potentially numerous breaches of
the agreement.
Commissioner Relos asked about certificate of occupancy have been issued.
Mr. Bauer stated that all apartments have been issued a certificate of
occupancy (issued floor by floor). The first level, however, does not.
Mr. Barrett asked about the Trager site. He notes that there are seventy-one
violations that are not improving the property.
Mr. Bauer states that there was litigation related to that case that has been
resolved and we have moved onto collections.
Mr. Barrett states he is asking for enforcement of the notice of default 30 days.
Mr. Bauer thanks him for his comments.
Commissioner Relos asked if the court upheld the fines.
Ms. Kennedy stated that he was challenging the Board of Zoning Appeals
process and the court upheld that the process had been filed correctly.
Mr. Bauer states that the amount exceeds $150k. Generally it would go to
collections prior to that high amount, however, since it is ongoing litigation, the
appeal by the property owner was unsuccessful. Now new fines have been
levied. The fines are not being paid.
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, February 9, 2023
8.Adjournment
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 10:01 a.m.
Vivian Sallie, Secretary Marcia Jones, President
City of South Bend
Department of Administration & Finance
Claims Allowance Request
To:South Bend Redevelopment Commission
From:Benjamin J. Dougherty, Deputy City Controller/Interim City Controller
Date:Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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-0050700 $436,425.79
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$436,425.79
_______________________________
Benjamin J. Dougherty, Deputy City Controller/Interim City Controller
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:436,425.79$
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
By:_______________________________
Name:
Date:
Attest:_______________________________
Name:
ITEM 3A
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 2/3/23
FROM: Joseph Molnar
SUBJECT: Authorizing Staff Execute Option
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Resolution Authorizing Execution of Option to Purchase Agreement
Specifics: On April 13, 2022 the RDC entered into an Option to Purchase Agreement regarding
the Claeys Factory building in Downtown South Bend. Claeys Candy has notified City staff that
they are ready to sell the building and fully move to their new factory.
The attached resolution allows Staff to execute the final agreement and all necessary
paperwork for the purchase of the building along the terms of the previously approved Option
to Purchase Agreement.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
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 5A1
RESOLUTION NO. 3571
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), governing
body of the South Bend Department of Redevelopment (“Redevelopment”), exists and operates
pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14; and
WHEREAS, the Commission entered into a Option to Purchase Agreement
(“Agreement”), dated April 13, 2022, with Gregg Claeys (“Claeys”) and Michael D. Machalleck
(“Machalleck”) each an individual (together, Claeys and Machalleck are referred to as the
“Developer”) for the option to purchase certain property (“Property”), a copy of which is attached
as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, as a part of the Agreement, the Commission have an exclusive option to
purchase the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Commission wishes to exercise their option.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Commission hereby ratifies and approves the acquisition of the Property at the
agreed upon purchase price of Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00).
2.The Commission authorizes members of the Department of Law and Department
of Community Investment to negotiate the remaining terms of the agreement on its behalf.
3.The Corporation Counsel of the City of South Bend, Indiana is hereby authorized
and instructed to execute the final agreement.
4.This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the
Commission.
Signature Page Follows
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on
February 9, 2023.
.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Marcia Jones, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
Option to Purchase Agreement
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 2/3/23
FROM: Joseph Molnar
SUBJECT: 7th Amendment
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Approval of Seventh Amendment to Bare Hands Real Estate Purchase
Agreement
Specifics: In January 2023, Chris Gerard owner of Bare Hands Brewery contacted the City that
the February 1st rough-in inspection would not be met. Mr. Gerard provided details about
contractors who were supposed to start work weeks earlier and who could not because of
supply chain issues.
Mr. Gerard has asked for a short extension of the rough-in inspection to March 1st 2023 in order
to achieve that benchmark in time. No extension has been proposed for the September 1 st
opening day deadline.
Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
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
SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO REAL ESTATE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
This Seventh Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement (“Seventh Amendment”) is
made effective as of February 1, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) by the City of South Bend, Indiana,
Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through its governing body, the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission (the “Seller”) and Bear Brew LLC (“Buyer” and collectively with the
Seller, the “Parties”). Each of the Parties may be referred to in this Amendment as a “Party.”
Recitals
A.The Parties entered into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement, dated August 25, 2016, as the
same was amended by a First Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement, dated
October 27, 2016, a Second Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement, dated
December 15, 2016, a Third Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement, dated
January 9, 2020, a Fourth Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement, dated
effective July 9, 2020, a Fifth Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement, dated
effective September 20, 2020, a Sixth Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement.
Dated effective March 31, 2022, (collectively the “REPA”), in which the Seller agreed to
sell and the Buyer agreed to purchase and develop certain real property located at 331
W. Wayne St., South Bend, Indiana (the “Property”).
B.The Parties again desire to modify certain portions of the REPA.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and promises
contained in this Seventh Amendment and the REPA and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.The following sentence of Section 12.A.v. of the REPA entitled
"Commencement of Development":
Buyer shall also complete a rough-in inspection with the Building
Department prior to February 1, 2023 (the “Project Rough-In Inspection
Date”).
Shall be deleted in its entirely and replaced with the following:
Buyer shall also complete a rough-in inspection with the Building
Department prior to March 1, 2023 (the “Project Rough-In Inspection
Date”).
2.Unless expressly modified by this Seventh Amendment, the terms and
provisions of the REPA remain in full force and effect.
3.Capitalized terms used in this Seventh Amendment will have the meanings set
forth in the REPA unless otherwise stated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Seventh Amendment as of
the date set forth after their signatures.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
By:
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
Date: February___ , 2023
BEAR BREW LLC
Christopher Gerard
Sole Owner
Date:
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 2/01/2023
FROM: Aaron Perri, Executive Director Venues Parks & Arts
SUBJECT: LaSalle Park Improvements
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:
Over the past several years, there has been a significant amount of work to remediate the soil at LaSalle
Park of various underground contaminants. This work, while it posed no immediate health risks to park
users or nearby residents, was done in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency and
Honeywell Corporation. Now that the remediation is complete, a community-informed design is ready to
be constructed at LaSalle Park. This effort was led by Troyer Group and includes a new outdoor restroom
building, new basketball courts, a new pavilion, a roller skating loop, and some enhanced circulation.
The project work has a current construction estimate of $1.33M of which near approximately $456,000 is
already funded through the Venues Parks & Arts Department. To make this project a reality for the
community, an $874,571 request is being sought from the River West TIF.
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ITEM 5A3
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: February 2, 2023
FROM: Kara Boyles
SUBJECT: 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 of $300,000 will fund the engineering design for the 2023 Safe Routes to
School (SRTS) for Kennedy Academy [Project No. 123-017]. This project will improve walking
routes to and from school for Kennedy Academy students, including sidewalks and ADA curb
ramps. This project promotes walking and provides ADA accessibility to students traveling
to/from Kennedy Academy, as well as reducing drop off and pick up congestion. In addition to
Kennedy Academy students, other populations will benefit from improved connectivity and
accessibility of walking routes, including those with disabilities and the elderly. The project is an
LPA project, and it is 80% reimbursable by INDOT.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease)
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ITEM 5A4
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: January 26, 2023
FROM: Kara Boyles, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Seitz Park, Phase I
Funding Source* (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; West Washington; Douglas Road; 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: $1M from River East Residential TIF
This request will provide funding for three (3) separate amendments related to the Seitz Park,
Phase I project. The amendments are related to an unforeseen river wall investigation, as well as
design and construction inspection services through the completion date of 08/07/2023. The
Designer, SmithGroup, has requested additional funds to cover costs for field re-designs and to
design plans for Gintz Road and associated Stephenson Mills parking areas. Lochmueller Group
has requested compensation for Construction Inspection to cover services through the new
completion date of 08/07/2023. Finally, American Structurepoint, Inc. has requested a
supplemental fee to cover costs for exploratory work investigation and design of the resulting
recommendations of the South Bend Dam north abutment that is adjacent to the fish ladder.
During construction, it was noted that the structural integrity of the wall needed to be evaluated.
The three Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreements total $373,960.00. This request will also
cover costs related to the repair of the wall and additional, outstanding change orders.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ 117-093A ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $1,000,000____;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $__________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ITEM 5B1
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 2/9/23
FROM: Erik Glavich, Director, Growth & Opportunity
SUBJECT: “The Hill” Development Agreement
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Development Agreement for property located at 511 N. Notre Dame Avenue,
South Bend, Indiana 46617
SPECIFICS: The Commission will consider a Development Agreement with ND QOZB LLC, which
is the owner and developer of property on the corner of North Notre Dame Avenue and Cedar
Street. The building was once a medical office building and has been vacant since 2014. The
developer will remodel the building and convert it into an apartment building. The apartment
building will be named “The Hill.”
This Agreement specifies that (1) the Funding Amount provided by Redevelopment Commission
will not exceed $500,000 and (2) the Private Investment by the Developer will be no less than
$12 million. The Developer also agrees to complete the project by the end of 2024.
Staff recommends approval of this Development Agreement.
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 5C1
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement (this “Agreement”), is effective as of _______________,
2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of South Bend, Department of
Redevelopment, acting by and through its governing body, the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission (the “Commission”), and ND QOZB LLC, an Idaho Limited Liability Company with
offices at 339 W. State Street, Suite 201, Eagle, Idaho 83616 (the “Developer”) (each, a “Party,”
and collectively, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Commission exists and operates under the provisions of the
Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953 , as amended (I.C. 36-7-14 et seq., the “Act”);
and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that the clearance, replanning, and redevelopment of
redevelopment areas are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent; and
WHEREAS, the Developer owns certain vacant and inactive real property described in
Exhibit A, together with all improvements thereon and all easements, rights, licenses, and other
interests appurtenant thereto (collectively, the “Developer Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Developer currently has private financing and desires to construct,
renovate, or otherwise rehabilitate certain elements of the Developer Property (the “Project”) in
accordance with the project plan (the “Project Plan”) attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Developer Property is located within the corporate boundaries of the City
of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), within the River East Development Area (the “Area”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has adopted (and subsequently amended, from time to time)
a development plan, which contemplates development of the Area consistent with the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Commission believes that accomplishing the Project as described herein
is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to facilitate and assist the Project by undertaking the
local public improvements stated in Exhibit C (the “Local Public Improvements”) and the
financing thereof, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in accordance with
the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations stated in
this Agreement, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
Unless otherwise defined in this Agreement, capitalized terms used in this Agreement have
the following meanings:
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1.1 Assessed Value. “Assessed Value” means the market value-in-use of a property,
used for property tax assessment purposes as determined by the St. Joseph County Assessor.
1.2 Board of Works. “Board of Works” means the Board of Public Works of the City,
a public body granted the power to award contracts for public works pursuant to I.C. 36-1-12.
1.3 Funding Amount. “Funding Amount” means an amount not to exceed Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) of tax increment finance revenues to be used for paying
the costs associated with the construction, equipping, inspection, and delivery of the Local Public
Improvements.
1.4 Private Investment. “Private Investment” means an amount no less than Twelve
Million Dollars ($12,000,000.00) to be expended by the Developer for the costs associated with
constructing the improvements set forth in the Project Plan, including architectural, engineering,
and any other costs directly related to completion of the Project that are expected to contribute to
increases in the Assessed Value of the Developer Property.
SECTION 2. INTERPRETATION, TERMS, AND RECITALS.
2.1 Interpretation.
(a)The terms “herein,” “hereto,” “hereunder,” and all terms of similar import
shall be deemed to refer to this Agreement as a whole rather than to any Article of, Section
of, or Exhibit to this Agreement.
(b)Unless otherwise specified, references in this Agreement to (i) “Section” or
“Article” shall be deemed to refer to the Section or Article of this Agreement bearing the
number so specified, (ii) “Exhibit” shall be deemed to refer to the Exhibit of this Agreement
bearing the letter or number so specified, and (iii) references to this “Agreement” shall
mean this Agreement and any exhibits and attachments hereto.
(c)Captions used for or in Sections, Articles, and Exhibits of this Agreement
are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of this
Agreement.
(d)The terms “include”, “including” and “such as” shall each be construed as
if followed by the phrase “without being limited to.”
2.2 Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated into and are a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.
SECTION 3. ACCESS.
3.1 Grant of Easement. The Developer will grant to the Commission a temporary, non-
exclusive easement on, in, over, under and across any part(s) of the Developer Property (the
“Easement”) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D, to permit the Commission to fulfill its
obligations under this Agreement, including the construction, equipping, inspection, and delivery
of the Local Public Improvements. The Easement shall (a) inure to the benefit of the Commission
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and the Board of Works or any contractors acting on behalf of the Commission in connection with
the construction, equipping, inspection, and delivery of the Local Public Improvements; (b) shall
bind the Developer and its grantees, successors, and assigns; and (c) shall terminate no later than
upon completion of the Local Public Improvements, as determined by the Board of Works.
SECTION 4. DEVELOPER’S OBLIGATIONS.
4.1 Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Commission’s agreements
to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement are material
consideration for the Developer’s commitment to perform and abide by the covenants and
obligations of the Developer contained in this Agreement.
4.2 The Project.
(a)The Developer will perform all necessary work to complete the
improvements set forth in the Project Plan attached hereto as Exhibit B and the plans and
specifications to be approved by the City Planner, or his designee, pursuant to Section 4.7
(“Submission of Plans and Specifications for Project”) of this Agreement, which
improvements shall comply with all zoning and land use laws and ordinances.
(b)The Developer will expend the Private Investment to complete the Project
in accordance with the Project Plan attached hereto as Exhibit B and the plans and
specifications to be approved by the Commission pursuant to Section 4.7 (“Submission of
Plans and Specifications for Project”) of this Agreement.
4.3 Cooperation. The Developer agrees to endorse and support the Commission’s
efforts to expedite the Local Public Improvements through any required planning, design, public
bidding, construction, inspection, waiver, permitting, and related regulatory processes.
4.4 Obtain Necessary Easements. The Developer agrees to obtain any and all
easements from any governmental entity and/or any other third parties that the Developer or the
Commission deems necessary or advisable in order to complete the Local Public Improvement s,
and the obtaining of such easements is a condition precedent to the Commission’s obligations
under this Agreement.
4.5 Timeframe for Completion. The Developer hereby agrees to complete the Project
as set forth in the Project Plan and any other obligations the Developer may have under this
Agreement by December 31, 2024 (the “Mandatory Project Completion Date”). The Developer
further agrees the total Project will be completed in accordance with the Project Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit B.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Developer’s failure
to complete the Project or any other obligations the Developer may have under this Agreement by
the Mandatory Project Completion Date will constitute a default under this Agreement without
any requirement of notice of or an opportunity to cure such failure.
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4.6 Reporting Obligations.
(a)Upon the letting of contracts for substantial portions of the Project and again
upon substantial completion of the Project, the Developer hereby agrees to report to the
Commission the number of local contractors and local laborers involved in the Project, the
amount of bid awards for each contract related to the Project, and information regarding
which contractor is awarded each contract with respect to the Project.
(b)On or before June 30 and December 31 of each year until substantial
completion of the Project, the Developer shall submit to the Commission a report, in the
format set forth as Exhibit E, demonstrating the Developer’s good-faith compliance with
the terms of this Agreement. The report shall include the following information and
documents: (i) a status report of the construction completed to date, (ii) an update on the
project schedule, (iii) an itemized accounting generally identifying the Private Investment
to date, and (iv) a status report of the number of jobs created for employment at the
Developer Property.
4.7 Submission of Plans and Specifications for Project. Promptly upon completion of
all plans and specifications for the Project, or changes thereto, and prior to the Commission’s
expenditure of the Funding Amount, the Developer shall deliver a complete set thereof to the City’s
Executive Director Department of Community Investment, or his or her designee, who may
approve or disapprove said plans and specifications for the Project in his or her sole discretion and
may request revisions or amendments to be made to the same.
4.8 Costs and Expenses of Construction of Project. The Developer hereby agrees to
pay, or cause to be paid, all costs and expenses of planning, construction, management, and all
other activities or purposes associated with the Project (including legal, architectural, and
engineering fees), exclusive of the Local Public Improvements, which shall be paid for by the
Commission by and through the Funding Amount subject to the terms of this Agreement.
4.9 Specifications for Local Public Improvements. The Developer will be responsible
for the preparation of all bid specifications related to the Local Public Improvements, and the
Developer will pay all costs and expenses of such preparation, provided, however, that if the
Commission pays any costs or expenses of such preparation, then the amount paid by the
Commission will be deducted from the Funding Amount. The Developer will submit all bid
specifications related to the Local Public Improvements to the City of South Bend Engineering
Department (the “Engineering Department”). The Engineering Department may approve or
disapprove said bid specifications for the Project in its sole discretion and may request revisions
or amendments to be made to the same. The Commission shall not be required to expend the
Funding Amount unless the Engineering Department has approved all bid specifications.
4.10 Non-Interference. Developer hereby agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts
to minimize disruption for those living and working near the Developer Property during
construction of the Project.
4.11 Insurance. The Developer shall purchase and maintain comprehensive insurance
coverage as is appropriate for the work being performed with respect to the Project. The Developer
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shall provide proof of such adequate insurance to the Commission and shall notify the Commission
and the City of any change in or termination of such insurance. During the period of construction
or provision of services regarding any Local Public Improvements, the Developer shall maintain
insurance in the kinds and for at least the minimum amounts as described in Exhibit F attached
hereto and the Commission and the City shall be named as additional insureds on such policies
(but not on any worker’s compensation policies).
4.12 Information. The Developer agrees to provide any and all due diligence items with
respect to the Project reasonably requested by the Commission.
SECTION 5. COMMISSION’S OBLIGATIONS.
5.1 Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Developer’s agreement to
perform and abide by the covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement is material
consideration for the Commission’s commitment to perform and abide by the covenants and
obligations of the Commission contained in this Agreement.
5.2 Completion of Local Public Improvements.
(a)The Commission hereby agrees to complete (or cause to be completed) the
Local Public Improvements described in Exhibit C attached hereto on a schedule to be
reasonably determined and agreed to by the Commission and the Developer, as may be
modified due to unforeseen circumstances and delays.
(b)Before any work on the Local Public Improvements will commence, (a) the
Commission will have received satisfactory plans and specifications for the Project and
responded in accordance with Section 4.7 (“Submission of Plans and Specifications for
Project”) of this Agreement, and (b) the Engineering Department will have received
satisfactory bid specifications for the Local Public Improvements and approved the same
in accordance with Section 4.9 (“Specifications for Local Public Improvements”) of this
Agreement.
(c)The Local Public Improvements will be completed in accordance with all
applicable public bidding and contracting laws and will be subject to inspection by the
Engineering Department or its designee.
(d)Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, in the event the
costs associated with the Local Public Improvements are in excess of the Funding Amount,
Developer, at its sole option, may determine to pay to the Commission the amount of the
excess costs to permit timely completion of the Local Public Improvements by the
Commission, or an agent of the Commission, which amounts shall be applied for such
purpose. If Developer chooses not to pay any such excess costs of the Local Public
Improvements (above the Funding Amount), the Commission may reduce the scope of the
Local Public Improvements to the amount which may be funded with the Funding Amount.
In no event will the Commission be required to spend more than the Funding Amount in
connection with the Local Public Improvements.
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5.3 Cooperation. The Commission agrees to endorse and support the Developer’s
efforts to expedite the Project through any required planning, design, permitting, waiver, and
related regulatory processes, provided, however, that the Commission will not be required to
expend any money in connection therewith.
5.4 Public Announcements, Press Releases, and Marketing Materials. The
Commission hereby agrees to coordinate all public announcements and press releases relating to
the Project with the Developer.
SECTION 6. COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL CHALLENGE.
6.1 Cooperation. In the event of any administrative, legal, or equitable action or other
proceeding instituted by any person not a party to this Agreement challenging the validity of any
provision of this Agreement, the Parties shall cooperate in defending such action or proceeding to
settlement or final judgment including all appeals. Each Party shall select its own legal counsel
and retain such counsel at its own expense, and in no event shall the Commission be required to
bear the fees and costs of the Developer’s attorneys nor shall the Developer be required to bear the
fees and costs of the Commission’s attorneys. The Parties agree that if any other provision of this
Agreement, or this Agreement as a whole, is invalidated, rendered null, or set aside by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the Parties agree to be bound by the terms of this Section 6.1, which shall
survive such invalidation, nullification, or setting aside.
SECTION 7. DEFAULT.
7.1 Default. Any failure by either Party to perform any term or provision of this
Agreement, which failure continues uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following written
notice of such failure from the other Party, shall constitute a default under this Agreement. Any
notice given pursuant to the preceding sentence shall specify the nature of the alleged failure and,
where appropriate, the manner in which said failure satisfactorily may be cured. Upon the
occurrence of a default under this Agreement, the non-defaulting Party may (a) terminate this
Agreement, or (b) institute legal proceedings at law or in equity (including any action to compel
specific performance) seeking remedies for such default. If the default is cured within thirty (30)
days after the notice described in this Section 7.1, then no default shall exist and the noticing Party
shall take no further action.
7.2 Reimbursement Obligation. In the event that the Developer fails (a) to complete
the Project by the Mandatory Project Completion Date, or (b) to expend the full amount of the
Private Investment by the Mandatory Project Completion Date, then upon the written demand of
the Commission, the Developer will repay the Commission One Hundred Fifty Percent (150%) of
the portion of the Funding Amount expended by the Commission in furtherance of the Local Public
Improvements as of the date of the Commission’s demand.
7.3 Force Majeure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Agreement, none of the Parties shall be deemed to be in default where delays in performance or
failures to perform are due to, and a necessary outcome of, war, insurrection, strikes or other labor
disturbances, walk-outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, acts of terrorism,
restrictions imposed or mandated by governmental entities, enactment of conflicting state or
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federal laws or regulations, new or supplemental environments regulations, contract defaults by
third parties, or similar basis for excused performance which is not within the reasonable control
of the Party to be excused (each, an event of “Force Majeure”). Upon the request of any of the
Parties, a reasonable extension of any date or deadline set forth in this Agreement due to such
cause will be granted in writing for a period necessitated by the event of Force Majeure, or longer
as may be mutually agreed upon by all the Parties.
SECTION 8. NO AGENCY, JOINT VENTURE, OR PARTNERSHIP; CONFLICT OF
INTEREST; INDEMNITY.
8.1 No Agency, Joint Venture or Partnership. The Parties acknowledge and agree that:
(a)The Project is a private development;
(b)None of the Commission, the Board of Works, or the Developer has any
interest or responsibilities for, or due to, third parties concerning any improvements until
such time, and only until such time, that the Commission, the Board of Works, and/or the
Developer expressly accepts the same; and
(c)The Parties hereby renounce the existence of any form of agency
relationship, joint venture or partnership between the Commission, the Board of Works,
and the Developer and agree that nothing contained herein or in any document executed in
connection herewith shall be construed as creating any such relationship between the
Commission, the Board of Works, and the Developer.
8.2 Conflict of Interest; Commission Representatives Not Individually Liable. No
member, official, or employee of the Commission or the City may have any personal interest,
direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any such member, official, or employee participate
in any decision relating to this Agreement which affects his or her personal interests or the interests
of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he or she is, directly or indirectly,
interested. No member, official, or employee of the Commission or the City shall be personally
liable to the Developer, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the
Commission or for any amount which may become due to the Developer, or its successors and
assigns, or on any obligations under the terms of this Agreement. No partner, member, employee,
or agent of the Developer or successors of them shall be personally liable to the Commission under
this Agreement.
8.3 Indemnity. The Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
Commission and the City from and against any third-party claims suffered by the Commission or
the City resulting from or incurred in connection with the Local Public Improvements or the
Project.
SECTION 9. MISCELLANEOUS.
9.1 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions
of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect unless amended or modified by mutual
consent of the parties.
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9.2 Waiver. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of a Party to exercise any
right, remedy, power, or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall
nay single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege preclude any other or further
exercise of the same or of any right, remedy, power, or privilege with respect to any occurrence
be construed as a waiver of any such right, remedy, power, or privilege with respect to any other
occurrence. No waiver shall be effective unless it is in writing and is signed by the party asserted
to have granted such waiver.
9.3 Other Necessary Acts. Each Party shall execute and deliver to the other Parties all
such other further instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the
Project and the Local Public Improvements contemplated by this Agreement and to provide and
secure to the other Parties the full and complete enjoyment of its rights and privileges hereunder.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties understand and agree that certain actions contemplated
by this Agreement may be required to be undertaken by persons, agencies, or entities that are not
a party to this Agreement, including, but not limited to certain permits, consents, and/or approvals
(to the extent they have not yet been obtained and completed), and that any action by such third
parties shall require independent approval by the respective person, agency, entity, or governing
body thereof.
9.4 Dispute Resolution; Waiver of Jury Trial. Any action to enforce the terms or
conditions of this Agreement or otherwise concerning a dispute under this Agreement will be
commenced in the courts of St. Joseph County, Indiana, unless the Parties mutually agree to an
alternative method of dispute resolution. The Parties acknowledge that disputes arising under this
Agreement are likely to be complex and they desire to streamline and minimize the cost of
resolving such disputes. In any legal proceeding, each Party irrevocably waives the right to trial
by jury in any action, counterclaim, dispute, or proceeding based upon, or related to, the subject
matter of this Agreement. This waiver applies to all claims against all parties to such actions and
proceedings. This waiver is knowingly, intentionally, and voluntarily made by both Parties.
9.5 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event of any litigation, mediation, or arbitration between
the Parties regarding an alleged breach of this Agreement, none of the Parties shall be entitled to
any award of attorney’s fees.
9.6 Equal Employment Opportunity. The Developer, for itself and its successors and
assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Project:
(a)The Developer will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Developer agrees
to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment,
notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause; and
(b)The Developer will state, in all solicitations or advertisements for
employees placed by or on behalf of the Developer, that all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
9.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of
which when so executed shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the
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same instrument. Any electronically transmitted version of a manually executed original shall be
deemed a manually executed original.
9.8 Notices and Demands. Any notice, demand, or other communication required or
permitted under the terms of this Agreement may be delivered (a) by hand-delivery (which will be
deemed delivered at the time of receipt), (b) by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested
(which will be deemed delivered three (3) days after mailing), or (c) by overnight courier service
(which will be deemed delivered on the next business day) to each Party’s respective addresses
and representatives stated below.
Developer: ND QOZB LLC
2556 E. Arbor Drive
St. George, Utah 84790
Attn: Griff Johnson
With a copy to: Freeman Lovell, PLLC
9980 South 300 West, Suite 200
Sandy, Utah 84070
Attn: Steve Lovell
Commission: South Bend Redevelopment Commission
1400 S. County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Executive Director,
South Bend Department of Community Investment
With a copy to: South Bend Legal Department
1200 S. County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Corporation Counsel
9.9 Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Indiana.
9.10 Authority. Each undersigned person executing and delivering this Agreement on
behalf of a Party represents and certifies that he or she is the duly authorized officer or
representative of such Party, that he or she has been fully empowered to execute and deliver this
Agreement on behalf of such Party, and that all necessary action to execute and deliver this
Agreement has been taken by such Party.
9.11 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is
intended or shall be construed to confer upon any person, firm, or corporation other than the Parties
hereto and their respective successors or assigns, any remedy or claim under or by reason of this
Agreement or any term, covenant, or condition hereof, as third-party beneficiaries or otherwise,
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and all of the terms, covenants, and conditions hereof shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of
the Parties herein.
9.12 Assignment. The Developer’s rights under this Agreement shall be personal to the
Developer and shall not run with the land. The Developer may not assign its rights or obligations
under this Agreement to any third party without obtaining the Commission’s prior written consent
to such assignment, which the Commission may give or withhold in its sole discretion. In the
event the Developer seeks the Commission’s consent to any such assignment, the Developer shall
provide to the Commission all relevant information concerning the identities of the persons or
entities proposed to be involved in and an explanation of the purposes for the proposed
assignment(s).
9.13 Further Assurances. The Parties agree that they will each undertake in good faith,
as permitted by law, any action and execute and deliver any document reasonably required to carry
out the intents and purposes of this Agreement.
9.14 Exhibits. All exhibits described herein and attached hereto are incorporated into
this Agreement by reference.
9.15 Entire Agreement. No representation, promise, or inducement not included in this
Agreement will be binding upon the Parties hereto. This Agreement cannot be modified except
by mutual agreement of the Parties set forth in a written instrument signed by the Parties’
authorized representatives.
9.16 Time. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
Signature Page Follows
--------------Vivian Sallie, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Description of Developer Property
Tax ID No. 018-5024-086001
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-476-033.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 2 St Joseph Regional Medical Center Cedar St Minor Sub
NP #5012 7-13-10
Commonly known as: 511 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46617
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EXHIBIT B
Project Plan
The Developer will complete the following work in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations:
•Rehabilitate existing building and convert it into an approximately 69-unit
apartment building, consisting of studio and one-bedroom apartments;
•Install new interior framing, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and electrical
infrastructure;
•Remodel the exterior of the building; and
•Landscape the site and improve the parking lot.
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EXHIBIT C
Description of Local Public Improvements
The Commission will complete, or cause to be completed, the following work in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations:
•Update existing parking lot(s) through repair, patching, seal coating, and striping;
•Install property line fence;
•Install exterior drainage system;
•Install bike racks;
•Landscape; and
•Conduct concrete and masonry site work.
Any and all costs associated with improvements not explicitly described above and not
approved pursuant to Section 4.9 (“Specifications for Local Public Improvements”) are the sole
responsibility of the Developer.
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EXHIBIT D
Form of Easement
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EXHIBIT 1
Description of Property
Tax ID No. 018-5024-086001
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-476-033.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 2 St Joseph Regional Medical Center Cedar St Minor Sub
NP #5012 7-13-10
Commonly known as: 511 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46617
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EXHIBIT E
Form of Report to Commission
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City of South Bend
Department of Community Investment
Development Agreement Review
Answer the below questions and return to the Department of Community Investment.
Project Information
Project Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Construction Completed to Date:
Project Schedule Update:
Itemized Accounting of Private Investment to Date:
Number of Jobs Created:
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
_______________________________________
Position: _______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________
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EXHIBIT F
Minimum Insurance Amounts
A.Worker’s Compensation
1.State Statutory
2.Applicable Federal Statutory
3.Employer’s Liability $100,000.00
B.Comprehensive General Liability
1.Bodily Injury
a.$1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
b.$2,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate Products
and Completed Operation
2.Property Damage
a.$1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
b.$2,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate
C.Comprehensive Automobile Liability
1.Combined Single Limit (Bodily Injury and Property Damage)
a.$1,000,000.00 Each Accident
D.Umbrella Liability
1.$10,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
2.$10,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 2/9/23
FROM: Erik Glavich, Director, Growth & Opportunity
SUBJECT: Legal Fees
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: Appropriation of money to pay legal expenses for litigation pertaining to 300 E.
LaSalle and pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14-12.2(a)(11) - (12).
SPECIFICS: We are requesting $150,000 from the River East Development Area TIF to cover legal fees
related to the litigation initiated against Commerce Center Development LLC. On January 12, 2023, the
Commission authorized the City legal department to engage with outside counsel and enforce the terms
of the development agreement that is the subject of the litigation.
Staff recommends approval of this appropriation of funds.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $_______________;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
Approved Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ITEM 5C2
RESOLUTION NO. 3572
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE LEASE DATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023, BETWEEN THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), the
governing body of the South Bend Department of Redevelopment and the Redevelopment District
of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “District”), 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, 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 River East Area and (ii) a certain area of 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 River West 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 Projects”); and
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
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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 South Bend Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) has been
established pursuant to the applicable provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-14 as a separate body
corporate and politic, and as an instrumentality of the City to finance local public improvements
for lease to the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to lease all or a portion of Portage Avenue in the City
from its intersection with Cleveland Road to its intersection with Angela Boulevard (the “Leased
Premises”) to the Commission pursuant to a lease dated as of January 1, 2023 (the “Lease”), which
form of Lease was heretofore approved by this Commission, the Authority and the Common
Council of the City in order to provide for the financing of all or any portion of the Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and the Commission have given consideration to (i) financing
the cost of funding a portion of the cost of the Projects; (ii) funding a debt service reserve fund or
paying the cost of a reserve surety, if necessary in connection with the issuance of the Bonds
(defined herein); and (iii) paying costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to issue bonds pursuant to IC 36-7-14.5-19 and a trust
agreement (the “Trust Agreement”) between the Authority and U.S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), to be known as the “South Bend Redevelopment
Authority Lease Rental Revenue Bonds of 2023” in one (1) or more series an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed Sixty-nine Million Dollars ($69,000,000) (the “Bonds”), the proceeds of
which are to be used to finance all or any portion of the costs of (i) a portion of the Projects; (ii)
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funding a debt service reserve fund or paying the cost of a reserve surety, if necessary, in
connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and (iii) issuing the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Commission intends to pay rent to the Authority pursuant to the terms of
the Lease, at a rate not to exceed Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($10,500,000.00)
per year, in semiannual installments, with a term no longer than twenty (20) years beginning on
the date the Authority acquires an interest in 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 Authority (such rent
payments being referred to herein as the “Lease Rental Payments”); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Commission to establish certain funds and accounts for
the payment of the Lease Rental Payments owed by the Commission pursuant to the Lease; and
WHEREAS, the Commission anticipates that sufficient funds will be available to the
Commission to make the required Lease Rental Payments with such funds being derived from
available tax increment revenues (the “TIF Revenues”) allocated to the Commission from the
River West Area and the River East Area; and
WHEREAS, because the Commission anticipates that sufficient TIF Revenues will be
available to make the Lease Rental Payments, each of the River East Projects, the River West
Projects, and the Beacon District Improvements does not constitute a “controlled project” as such
term is defined by Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-1.1;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THIS SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Commission hereby determines that, because the TIF Revenues are
expected to be sufficient to pay the Lease Rental Payments, each of the River East Projects, the
River West Projects, and the Beacon District Improvements does not constitute a “controlled
project” as such term is defined by Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-1.1.
SECTION 2. The Commission agrees that it shall levy in each calendar year pursuant
to Section 27 of the Act during the term of the Lease a special tax upon all of the taxable property
in the District in a total amount necessary, together with all other funds (other than special taxes),
including, without limitation, the TIF Revenues then on deposit in the Lease Fund (as defined
herein) as of August 1 of such calendar year, to pay all Lease Rental Payments payable in the 12-
month period beginning on July 1 of the year following such calendar year pursuant to Section 2
of the Lease. The Controller of the City (the “Controller”) is hereby authorized to create a fund
(the “Lease Fund”) for the purpose of depositing such taxes into and such taxes and any other
funds deposited in the Lease Fund shall be irrevocably pledged for the purposes set forth in this
Resolution, such pledge being effective as set forth in IC 5-1-14-4 without the necessity of filing
or recording this resolution or any instrument except in the records of the Commission. In addition
to any amounts then on deposit in the Lease Fund, if any, the Commission may also take into
account when determining whether it is necessary to levy the special tax as described herein, cash
amounts available in the debt service reserve fund which may be established under the Trust
Agreement to provide additional security for the Bonds, all based upon the advice and
recommendation of the Controller. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commission expects that
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the TIF Revenues will be sufficient to pay the Lease Rental Payments when due without the need
for the special tax described herein.
SECTION 3. The Commission hereby authorizes and directs the President and the
Secretary of the Commission to take any and all necessary actions and execute any and all
necessary documents to carry out the purpose of this Resolution. This Resolution shall be in full
force and effect after its adoption by the Commission.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on February
9, 2023, in Room 1308, County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana
46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
By:
Marcia I. Jones, President
ATTEST:
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
DMS 25245052v2
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: February 6, 2023
FROM: Chris Dressel, Staff
SUBJECT: Budget Request: High Street Improvements
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:
Staff requests the Redevelopment Commission's approval of $200,000 from the South Side
Redevelopment Area TIF to be budgeted for improvements to the west side of High Street from
Donmoyer Avenue to Ridgedale Road in the form of new curbs and sidewalks. Project
construction should commence this year and be completed no later than spring 2023.
The request for funds is consistent with the Miami Hills Neighborhood Plan (2020) that identified
upgrading infrastructure conditions and improve connections for non-motorized travel within
the neighborhood and to surroundings. The project area is of highest priority as it currently has
no proper sidewalks.
If you should have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact me at
either cdressel@southbendin.gov or 235-5847.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $_______________;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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