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Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 11/20/2023
FROM: Patrick Sherman, Project Manager, Public Works
SUBJECT: LaSalle Park Improvements: EPA Requirements
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:
The Redevelopment Commission previously approved funding for the LaSalle Park Project, which is adding
many exciting amenities to LaSalle Park, where the Charles Black Community Center is located. LaSalle
Park is located on an EPA superfund site and went through a project earlier this year to remediate the
site. The City engaged with a consultant and legal to work with the EPA on their required Soil
Management Plan for any improvements. There were indications from the EPA that since the soil
remediation project happened, there would not be the same level of restrictions on the amenity
improvements project. Unfortunately, after the project was awarded, the EPA decided that the Soil
Management Plan previously followed must continue to be followed on this project, regardless of the
remediation efforts. These requirements have created additional costs for hazmat certification, soils
disposal, and certified fill. The request is from River West TIF and is for $160,000.00 to cover the
additional EPA requirements.
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION