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Home My WebLink About01-08-2024 Agenda PacketMEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2024 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024: Council Chambers 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public. Members of the Public May Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: http://tinyurl.com/010823CC 4:30 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WARNER 1.Bill No. 24-01- Correcting Scrivener's Error: Retail Development Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for Peak Investment and Asset Management LLC 2.Bill No. 24-02- Confirming Resolution- Mixed-Use Development Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for the Nexus Center, LLC 5:00 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, DR. DAVIS 1.Bill No. 83-23- 603, 607, 611, 615, 617, 619, and 621 West Marion Street Rezoning 2.Bill No.86-23- Special Exception at 3001, 3011 and 3015 West Western Avenue Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Zoning & Annexation Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, S. MCBRIDE 1.Discussion of Council Agenda 2.Update and Announcements 3.Adjournment cc: Mayor James Mueller Committee Meeting List Media NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 1 SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL M EETING A GENDA Monday, January, 8, 2024 7:00 P.M. The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public at the Council Chambers on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 or available by way of a virtual meeting using the Microsoft Teams Meeting App. Public access to the meeting can be granted by this Microsoft Teams Link: http://tinyurl.com/SBCC010824 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ BILL NO. 83-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603, 607, 611, 615, 617, 619, AND 621 WEST MARION STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 86-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3001, 3011 AND 3015 WEST WESTERN, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 2 8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ BILL NO. 83-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603, 607, 611, 615, 617, 619, AND 621 WEST MARION STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 86-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3001, 3011 AND 3015 WEST WESTERN, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 9. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 24-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CORRECTING SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN RESOLUTION NO. 5031-23 AS ADOPTED ON AUGUST 28, 2023, CORRECTING SCRIVENER’S ERROR IN RESOLUTON 5031-23 AS ADOPTED ON JUNE 26, 2023, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1405 PORTAGE AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46616 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE-YEAR (5) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR PEAK INVESTMENT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC AND CORRECTING SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN RESOLUTION NO. 5040 - 23 TO CORRECT INCORRECT BILL AND RESOLUTION NUMBERS IN RESOLUTION NO. 5031-23 AS ADOPTED ON AUGUST 28, 2023, AND CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 5031-23 AS ADOPTED ON JUNE 26, 2023 24-02 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3607 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A NINE-YEAR (9) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE NEXUS CENTER, LLC 3 10. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 01-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 3931 PORTAGE ROAD AND VACANT LOT ADJACENT TO AND WEST OF 3931 PORTAGE ROAD COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 02-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 711 LELAND AVENUE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 03-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 734 SOUTH WALNUT STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 04-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1610 AND 1612 HILDE COURT COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 05-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:THE FIRST EAST-WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF JEFFERSON BLVD BETWEEN NOTRE DAME AVENUE AND THE NORTH- SOUTH ALLEY TO THE EAST OF NOTRE DAME AVENUE 06-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:THE ALLEY NORTH/SOUTH BETWEEN MONROE STREET AND WESTERN AVENUE TO THE EAST AND WEST, AND BETWEEN LAFAYETTE BLVD. AND MAIN STREET NORTH AND SOUTH 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________ 4 Notice for Hearing and Sight Impaired Persons Auxiliary Aid Or Other Services Are Available Upon Request At No Charge. Please Give Reasonable Advance Request When Possible. In the interest of providing greater public access and to promote greater transparency, the South Bend Common Council agenda has been translated into Spanish. All agendas are available online from the Council’s website, and also in paper format in the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor County-City Building. Reasonable efforts have been taken to provide an accurate translation of the text of the agenda, however, the officiate is the English version. Any discrepancies which may be created in the translation, are not binding. Such translations do not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the Common Council or the City of South Bend, Indiana. 2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 01-04-2024) COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team. Troy Warner, Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Rachel Tomas-Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Citizen Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers., Member Citizen Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Citizen Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Sharon L. McBride, Member Troy Warner, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson Citizen Member Karen L. White, Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Vice-Chairperson Citizen Member Citizen Member PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by the Department of Venues Parks and Arts. Canneth Lee, Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Citizen Member PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and related matters. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Citizen Member PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Publi c Works and related public works and property vacation issues. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member UTILITIES COMMITTEE Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters. Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation and zoning. Dr. Oliver Davis, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Ophelia Gooden Rodgers, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Citizen Member ________________ SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council. Troy Warner, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member 2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-04-2024) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson OPHELIA GOODEN-RODGERS, 2nd District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member President Council Rules Committee, Member TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member Council Rules Committee, Member SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON, 5TH District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Information & Technology, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member Vice-President Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Member DR. OLIVER DAVIS, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Health and Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Committee Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Personnel and Finance Committee, Member City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION November 21, 2023 Honorable Lori Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 4660 I RE: 603,607,611,615,617,619, and 621 West Marion Street PC#O 151-23 Dear Ms. Hamann: County-City Building 22 7 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning Filed in Clerk's Office NOV 2 1 207.� DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, INEnclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your November 27, 2023, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your January 8, _024, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the December 18, 2023, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Petitioners desire to rezone the property from NC Neighborhood Center to U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 to allow a new multi-family residential development. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, j( a./u._ /)�Kari Myers Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Angela Smith Zoning Administrator S-cott Ford Commission President BILL NO. 83-23 �ot>LANco � v'. :::, 'C-o 0 .,.. z �sraausm111ol-� City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION December 19, 2023 South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 4th Floor South Bend, IN 46601 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zon i ng Re: Bill#83-23 -A proposed ordinance of DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, CITY OF SOUTH BEND to zone from NC Neighborhood Center to U3 Urban Neighborhood 3, property located at 603, 607,611,615,617, & 621 MARION ST, City of South Bend-PC# 0151-23 Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, CITY OF SOUTH BEND was legally advertised on December 8, 2023 and that the South Bend Plan Commission at its public hearing on December 18, 2023 took the following action: Upon a motion by Jason Piontek, being seconded by Caitlin Stevens and carried, a proposed ordinance of DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, CITY OF SOUTH BEND to zone from NC Neighborhood Center to U3 Urban Neighborhood 3, property located at 603, 607, 611, 615, 617, & 621 MARION ST, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FA VO RAB LE recommendation. The staff report is attached. The deliberations of the Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing, Minutes of the public hearing are available in our office and will be posted on our website once approved. Sincerely, Kari Myers Zoning Specialist Attachment CC: DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, CITY OF SOUTH BEND Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Angela Smith Zoning Administrator Scott Ford Commission President BILL NO. 83-23 ORDINANCE NO. 10997-23 Filed in Clerk's Office -DAWN M.JUf\JESCITY CLE_RK. ;3qUTH BEf\JD IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603,607,611,615,617,619, AND 621 WEST MARION STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The proposed project includes construction of multi-unit residential dwellings on vacant lots owned by the City of South Bend Petitioners desire to rezone the properties from NC Neighborhood Center to U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. Ordinance No. I 0689-19, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: Fifty-four (54') feet off of and from the South End of the East one-half(l/2) of Lot Numbered 66, and Fifty-four (54') feet off of and from the South End of the East one-half (1/2) of Lot Numbered 65, as shown on the recorded Plat of Henricks and Grant's Addition to the Town, now City of South Bend, Indiana; Lot 66 W l-2 Henricks & Grants; Lot Numbered l O and the North Half of Lot Numbered 11 in Kent and Garrison's Subdivision of Out Lot Numbered l of Hendrick's and Grant's Addition to the Town, now City of South Bend, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded August 13, 1881 in Plat Book 4, page 16 in the Office of the Recorder of Saint Joseph County, Indiana, EXCEPTING THEREFROM 6 feet off the Westerly side of said Lot 11; S ½ Lot 11 Ex 6 Wly Side Kent & Garrison Add; Lot 12 Excluding 9' Off East Side and Lot 13 Smith & Jacksons Sub; Lot 14 Smith & Jacksons Sub Parcel Numbers: State ID: 71-08-02-476-051.000-026/018-1021-0868 State ID: 71-08-02-4 76-049.000-026/018-1021-0869 City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS December 6, 2023 Honorable Lori Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception at 3001, 3011 and 3015 West Western Avenue Dear Committee Chair Hamann: Fil ed in Clerk's Offi�e DEC O 5 2023 Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your December 11, 2023, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your January 8, 2024, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the January 2, 2024, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Vehicle Service, Minor The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, t(a_/u__ /)� Kari Myers Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer County-City Building I 227 W. Jefferson I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 I www.southbendin.gov/zoning BILL NO. 86-23 BILL NO. 86-23 ORDINANCE NO. 11000-23 /-Filed in Clerk's Office/ I DEC O 5 2023 ] ,..,;-n, DA"'?) M. ,JONES ; ',;__·, CLER�,. SOUTH BENO INAN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3001, 3011 AND 3015 WEST WESTERN, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.,INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURP OSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow for the use of Minor Vehicle Service NOW, THERE�ORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petitionfrom the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Ex;ception be granted for property located at: 3001 'West Western 018-4055-2040 3011 West Western 018-4055-2038 3015 West Western 018-4056-2079 In order to permit Vehicle Service, Minor SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing,the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby findsthat: 1.The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, communitymoral standards, convenience, or general welfare;2.The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of propertyvalues therein;3.The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it islocated, and the land uses authorized therein; January 3, 2024 CITY OF SOUTH BE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Council Member Rachel Tomas Morgan Chairperson Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council County-City Building, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 Filed in Clerk's Office JAN, O·3-Z.024 RE: Resolution Correcting Scrivener's Error: Retail Development Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for Peak Investment and Asset Management LLC Dear Council Member Tomas Morgan: Please find the enclosed resolution correcting a scrivener's error in Resolution No. 5031-23 as adopted by the Common Council on August 28, 2023. The resolution adopted in August was numbered incorrectly; it was assigned bill and resolution numbers that were previously assigned. This new resolution would correct the numbering of the August-adopted resolution. Resolution No. 5031 as adopted on August 28, 2023, corrected a scrivener's error in the Declaratory and Confirming Resolutions for a tax abatement granted to a development at the corner of Portage Avenue and Elwood Avenue. The Common Council passed those resolutions on June 26, 2023, and July 10, 2023, respectively. If you or any of the other Council members have questions concerning the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838. Sincerely, <_)/ Erik Glavich Director, Growth and Opportunity EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 14005 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov BILL NO. 24-01 Fits� in Gtirk 1s � ·---===--BILL NO. 24-01 / ,I C\: n � pn?4 / RESOLUTION NO. Leri. �7 •�\ ,..•"'1_i• -:: .. i\; : A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE c--m-�SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CORRECTING SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN RESOLUTION NO. 5031-23 AS ADOPTED ON AUGUST 28, 2023, CORRECTING SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN RESOLUTON 5031-23 AS ADOPTED ON JUNE 26, 2023, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1405 Portage Avenue, South Bend, IN 46616 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVEYEAR (5) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR Peak Investment and Asset Management LLC AND CORRECTING SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN RESOLUTION NO. 5040-23 TO CORRECT INCORRECT BILL AND RESOLUTION NU MBERS IN RESOLUTION NO. 5031-23 AS ADOPTED ON AUGUST 28, 2023, AND CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 5031-23 AS ADOPTED ON JUNE 26, 2023 WHEREAS, on June 26, 2023, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, adopted Resolution No. 5031-23 designating a certain area within the City as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5031-23 as adopted on June 26, 2023, designated the area described as: Key Number: Commonly Known As: Legal Description: 7 l-03-35-360-020. 000-026 1405 Portage Avenue Lot C Victory Add & Vac Alley N & Adj & Ex Se Tri Car to City 20/21 Con w/ OJ 8-2182-6830 Per Assessors Req JC 6-1.1-5-16 an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et seq.; and BILL NO. 23-34 CITY OF SOUTH BEND COM MUNITY INVES TMENT -F-il-ed_i_n_Cl-e r-l '_ll _Off-ic-e---, August 23, 2023 Council Member Rachel Tomas Morgan Chairperson Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council County-City Building, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 I AUG 2 � ��nI i.....,..0-AW_N....,.M-. ....,.J-::'.0>:-.N-:::E�S-CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND IN RE: Resolution Correcting Scrivener's Error: Retail Development Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for Peak Investment and Asset Management LLC Dear Council Member Tomas Morgan: Please find the enclosed resolution correcting a scrivener's error in Resolution No. 5031-23, a Declaratory Resolution adopted by the Common Council on June 26, 2023, and Resolution No. 5040-23, the subsequent Confirming Resolution adopted by the Council on July 10, 2023. Collectively, these two resolutions provide a real property tax abatement for a retail development by Peak Investment and Asset Management LLC. The development receiving the abatement will consist of two retail buildings and a parking lot over three parcels at the corner of Portage Avenue and Elwood Avenue. Unfortunately, the abatement resolutions adopted by the Council included only one of the parcels and inadvertently and in error excluded the other two parcels. The new resolution to be presented to Council for consideration will add the two parcels to the abatement and correct the error. If you or any of the other Council members have questions concerning the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838. Sincerely, /' i � lb --.. . ..._/ Erik Glavich Director, Growth and Opportunity EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 14005 County-C,ty Building 22 7 W Jefferson Blvd South Bend. ,nd,ana 46601 D 5 7.\ 235 9371 www southbend,n ROv CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT January 3, 2024 Council Member Rachel Tomas Morgan Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council i ed·;n Cler�l?s bHfce 'A�J 'a tr ?024 4th Floor, County City Building CITY CLERK SOUTH BEN South Bend, Indiana 46601 '� . D, l RE: Confirming Resolution: Mixed-Use Development Real Property Tax Abatemen� Petition for the Nexus Center, LLC Dear Council Member Tomas Morgan: Please find the enclosed information pertaining to a mixed-use development real property tax abatement petition submitted by the Nexus Center, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company. The petitioner plans to complete the renovation of the former Praxair building located at 3607 S. Main Street and is found south of downtown South Bend. This petition package includes: •Department of Community Investment's summary report•Petition for abatement•Statement of Benefits form (SB-1 / Real Property)•Supporting information The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above-mentioned petition. The petitioner will complete the remodel of the ~20,000 sq. ft building which will include a commercial kitchen, a great hall, an auditorium, muti-purpose community event spaces including outdoor space, and an outdoor amphitheater. The total private investment for the last phase of the remodel is projected to cost $800,000. The project meets the requirements established by Sections 2-80, et seq. and would qualify for a nine-year (9) mixed-used development real property tax abatement. Representatives from the Nexus Center, LLC will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, January 8, 2024. Should you or any of the other Council members have any questions concerning the report, or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5836. Sincerely, , 4, __...-' / /,?/ 1(/ ;· Mark Bemenderfer Manager Business Development EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 14005 County-City Building 227W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov BILL NO. 24-02 1 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MIXED-USE REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT) This Memorandum of Agreement (Agreement) dated as of December 19, 2023, serves as confirmation of a commitment by THE NEXUS CENTER, LLC (the “Applicant”), pending a January 8, 2024, public hearing, to comply with the project description, job creation and retention (and associated wage rates and salaries) figures contained in its petition, Statement of Benefits, and attachments and this Agreement. 1. Property Associated with the Abatement and Responsibilities of the Applicant. At the time of this Agreement, the property is located at 3607 S. Main St, South Bend, Indiana 46614, and has Key Number 71-08-24-353-001.000-026. Throughout the duration of the abatement, the Applicant shall promptly report any changes in the address or Key Number of the property receiving the abatement to the Department of Community Investment and to the Office of the City Clerk. Moreover, the Applicant also shall report any material changes or improvements made to the property subject to the abatement including changes as the result of subdividing, replatting, or otherwise. The Applicant agrees that failure to promptly report changes can result in a finding of noncompliance on behalf of the Applicant under the commitments of this Agreement. 2. Commitments of City and Applicant. Subject to the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and a Confirmatory Resolution by the South Bend Common Council (the “SBCC”), the City of South Bend, Indiana, (the “City”) commits to provide a nine-year (9) mixed-use real property tax abatement for the Applicant, based on the Applicant’s commitment set forth in its Application. The Applicant commits to the following (the “Commitments”): (a) making total combined real property expenditures of approximately Eight Hundred Thousand dollars ($800,000.00) for the development of a commercial kitchen, a great hall, an exterior community space and amphitheater, and a multi-purpose community event space at property identified in Section 1 of this Agreement; (b)creating approximately ten (10) permanent full-time jobs with a total estimated annual payroll of approximately Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand dollars ($416,000.00) within three (3) years of the tax abatement; and (c) acting in good faith to complete the project as described in its Application. 3.Applicant’s Compliance with City and State Laws. During the term of the abatement, the Applicant shall comply with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the South Bend Municipal Code, entitled “Tax Abatement Procedures,” and all governing provisions of the Indiana Code. During the term of this abatement, the City may annually request information from the Applicant concerning the nature of the Project, the approved capital expenditure of the Project, the number of full-time permanent positions newly created by the Project, and the average wage rates and salaries (excluding benefits & overtime) associated with the positions, and the Applicant shall provide the City with adequate written evidence thereof within fifteen (15) days of such request (the “Annual Survey”). The City shall utilize this information and the information required to be filed by the Applicant in the CF-1 Compliance with the 2 Statement of Benefits form to verify that the Applicant has at all times complied with the Commitments after the Commitment Date and during the duration of the abatement and for no other purpose. The Applicant further agrees to provide the City with such additional information as requested by the City to determine Applicant’s compliance with the Commitments and with local and state requirements within twenty (20) days following any such request. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Applicant acknowledges that the City may be required to disclose certain documents provided by the Applicant as required by a court order or applicable law. 4. Substantial Compliance and Rights of Termination. The City, by and through the SBCC, reserves the right to terminate the Economic Revitalization Area designation and associated property tax abatement deductions if it reasonably determines that the Applicant has not made reasonable efforts to substantially comply with all the Commitments, as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the Applicant’s failure to substantially comply with the Commitments was not due to factors beyond its reasonable control, as described in Section 5 below. 5. Factors Beyond Control. As used in this Agreement, factors beyond the control of the Applicant shall only include factors not reasonably foreseeable at the time of designation application and submission of Statement of Benefits which are not caused by any act or omission of the Applicant, and which materially and adversely affect the ability of the Applicant to substantially comply with this Agreement. Applicant has the burden to communicate to the City any such factors in which it believes is beyond its control and impacting its ability to fulfill the terms of this Agreement or any tax abatement benefit provided to the City. The City reserves the right to investigate the factors cited by Applicant under this Section 5 to the fullest extent possible and may deny Applicant’s request upon the completion of the City’s investigation. 6. Repayment of Tax Abatement Savings. If at any time during the term of this Agreement the Applicant shall: (a) be delinquent or in default with respect to any tax payment in St. Joseph County, Indiana; or (b) cease operations at the facility for which the tax abatement was granted; or (c) announce the cessation of operations at such facility, then the City may immediately terminate the Economic Revitalization Area designation and associated tax abatement deductions, and upon such termination, require Applicant to repay all of the tax abatement savings received through the date of such termination. 7. Notice/Hearing of Termination. In the event that the City determines that the Economic Revitalization Area designation and associated tax abatement deductions should be terminated or that all or a portion of the tax abatement savings should be repaid, it will give the Applicant notice of such determination, including a written statement calculating the amount due from the Applicant, and will provide the Applicant with an opportunity to meet with the City’s designated representatives to show cause why the abatement should not be terminated and/or the tax savings repaid. Such notice shall state the names of the person with whom the Applicant may meet and will provide that the Applicant shall have thirty (30) days from the date of such notice to arrange such meeting and to provide its evidence concerning why the abatement termination and/or tax savings repayment should not occur. If, after giving such notice and receiving such evidence, if any, the City determines that the abatement termination and/or the tax repayment action is proper, the Applicant shall be provided with written notice and a hearing before the SBCC before any final action shall be taken terminating the abatement 3 and/or requiring repayment of tax benefits. The Applicant shall be entitled to appeal that determination to a St. Joseph County Superior or Circuit Court. 8. Repayment. In the event the City requires repayment of the tax abatement savings as provided hereunder, it shall provide Applicant with a written statement calculating the amount due (the “Statement”), and Applicant shall make such repayment to the City within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date of the Statement. If the Applicant does not make timely repayment, the City shall be entitled to all reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in the enforcement of this Agreement and the collection of the tax abatement savings required to be repaid hereunder. 9. Modification/Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the schedules attached hereto as Exhibit A contain the entire understanding between the City and the Applicant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, inducements, and conditions, expressed or implied, oral, or written, except as herein contained. This Agreement may not be modified or amended other than by an agreement in writing signed by the City and the Applicant. The Applicant understands that any and all filings required to be made or actions required to be taken to initiate or maintain the abatement are solely the responsibility of the Applicant. 10. Waivers. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of the City to exercise any right, remedy, power, or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of the same or of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege with respect to any occurrence or be construed as a waiver of 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. 11. Governing Laws of Indiana. This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be governed by the laws and decisions of the courts of the State of Indiana. 12. Applicant’s Consent to Jurisdiction. The Applicant hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of Indiana and of the St. Joseph County Circuit or Superior Court in connection with any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any documents or instrument delivered with respect to any of the obligations hereunder, and any action related to this Agreement shall be brought in such County and in such Court. 12. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been received when delivered by hand or by facsimile (with confirmation by registered or certified mail) or on the third business day following the mailing, by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, thereof, addressed as set forth below: 4 If to Applicant: The Nexus Center, LLC 3607 S Main St, South Bend, IN 46614 Attn: Pastor David Buggs If to the City: City of South Bend, Indiana 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 1400S South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Executive Director of Community Investment 13. Assignment and Transfer Prohibited. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the City and the Applicant and their successors and assigns, except (a) that no party may assign or transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party hereto, in which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, and (b) Applicant may assign and transfer its rights under this Agreement to the Permitted Assign without prior written consent. “Permitted Assign” means the affiliated single purpose entity created for purposes of designing, constructing, owning, operating, and maintaining the project which is the subject of this Agreement. 14. Valid and Binding Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original as against any party whose signature appears thereon, and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. By executing this Agreement, each person so executing affirms that he has been duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of such party and that this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the party. 15. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement and of each section or other subdivision herein are independent of and separable from each other, and no provision shall be affected or rendered invalid or unenforceable by virtue of the fact that for any reason any other or others of them may be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part unless this Agreement is rendered totally unenforceable thereby. 16. No Personal Liability. No official, director, officer, employee, or agent of the City shall be charged personally by the Applicant, its employees, or its agents with any liabilities or expenses of defense or be held personally liable to the Applicant under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of the execution by such party of this Agreement or because of any default by such party hereunder. [Signature Page Follows] 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. “Applicant” The Nexus Center, LLC By: __________________________________ Pastor David Buggs Manager The Nexus Center, LLC Approved as to Legal Adequacy and Form this __________ day of ____________, 2024. Counsel, South Bend Common Council _____________________________________ Counsel for Applicant _____________________________________ “City” City of South Bend, Indiana By: __________________________________ Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council By: __________________________________ Rachel Tomas Morgan Chairperson, Community Investment Committee By: __________________________________ Erik Glavich Department of Community Investment By: __________________________________ James Mueller Mayor David Buggs 6 EXHIBIT A Abatement Schedule Subject to the adoption by the SBCC of a resolution confirming the adoption of Declaratory Resolution No. 5062-23, the property owner is qualified for and is granted a mixed-use real property tax abatement for a period of nine (9) years as shown by the schedule outlined below. Year 1 - 100% Year 2 - 100% Year 3 - 95% Year 4 - 95% Year 5 - 90% Year 6 - 90% Year 7 - 85% Year 8 - 85% Year 9 - 80% December 19, 2023 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION Honorable Committee Chair Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 Filed in Clerk's Office r . JAN p 2 2024 DAWN M. JONES CtTY CLERK, SOUTH BENO, IN RE: 3931 Portage Road and Vacant Lot Adjacent to and West of 3931 Portage Road PC#0186-24 Dear Committee Chair Hamann: Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your January 8, 2024, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your January 22, 2024L Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the January 16, 2024, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Rezone property from S2 Suburban Neighborhood 2 to C Commercial. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Kari Myers Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Angela Smith Zoning Administrator Scott Ford Commission President BILL NO. 01-24 December 19, 2023 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION Honorable Committee Chair Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 711 Leland Avenue -PC#0187-24 Dear Committee Chair Hamann: County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 w w:sout-t-li:>endin.gov/zooir.1!::1---.... Filed in Clerk's OfficeG��-□2i024 -DAWN·r,4�0::-1e;c�_ CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN (� "'T"tn,../,D Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your January 8. 2024. Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your January 22, 2024, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the January 16, 2024, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Rezone property from U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 to UF Urban Flex If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Kari Myers Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Angela Smith Zoning Administrator Scott Ford Commission President BILL NO. 02-24 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION December 19, 2023 Honorable Committee Chair Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 734 S. Walnut Street -PC#0185-24 Dear Committee Chair Hamann: County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning Filed in Clerk'�-Office [ .,:�2202� DAWN M. JONESCITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND IN.. ' Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your January 8. 2024. Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your January 22, 2024L Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the January 16, 2024, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Rezone property from U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 to NC Neighborhood Center If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Kari Myers Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Angela Smith Zoning Administrator Scott Ford Commission President BILL NO. 03-24 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION December 19, 2023 Honorable Committee Chair Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 1610 and 1612 Hilde Court-PC#0188-24 Dear Committee Chair Hamann: County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 �av/zoning Filed in Clerk's Office l;·n220 � DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your January 8, 2024. Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your January 22, 2024L Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the January 16, 2024, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Rezone property from U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 to UF Urban Flex If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Kari Myers Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Angela Smith Zoning Administrator Scott Ford Commission President BILL NO. 04-24 South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County City Building 227 W. Jefferson South Bend, IN 46601 January 3, 2024 Dear Honorable Council, Filed in Clerk's Office JAN 03'��0 �N .&4, JONES -CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN �� Please accept this Ordinance to vacate the paper alley adjacent to my property. We have resided at 914 E. Jefferson for a little over 3 years. In that time, the alley south of our property has been overgrown grass that has never been used for access. The alley approach on Notre Dame A venue is used as a private driveway of sorts for my neighbor, providing access to what used to be a parking lot when it was a business. The alley to the east has already been vacated. Our block is quite short, just over 400', far below the requirement for a mid-block connection. The only purpose the alley serves is access for the utility companies for the electric/phone/cable lines in the alley. The propose ordinance preserves those rights via a utility easement. We are seeking this approval at this time because we would like to construct a small ancillary dwelling unit for our aging parents. By vacating the alley, we will be able to set the small accessory home (800 sq.ft.) at the current property line and use the vacated alley as a means of meeting our setback. With the utility easement in place, no construction will occur in the vacated alley. We investigated a development variance from the BZA, but where told by the Staff that the appropriate action was the vacate the alley. Historical aerials show that this alley has never been used. Recent changes in development ( conversions from businesses to homes on this block) make access from that alley unlikely. The home at the comer of Notre Dame and Jefferson already has direct access to Notre Dame. The only other property abutting the alley, as well as our own, has access from the heavily used north-south alley. We respectfully request approval to vacate this alley. While we prefer not to remove the approach on Notre Dame because of the frequency in which the utility companies use that access point, we understand it is a current City policy to remove the approach when the alley is vacated. Thank you for your consideration. zr;k� � !IiAngela M. Smith BILL NO. 05-24 Filed in Clerk's Office 432 S. Lafayet te Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 MINISTRIES Phone: 574.235.4150 Fax: 574.289.7801 www.hopesb.org January 3, 2024 Office of the City Clerk South Bend, IN Re: Hope Ministries Request to the City of South Bend to Vacate a Portion of an Alley We submit this letter to provide information as to the reason Hope Ministries is requesting the City of South Bend to vacate a portion of the alley between Western Ave. and Monroe St. to the north and south, and between Main St. and S Lafayette Blvd. to the east and west. Hope Ministries has provided housing and support to those experiencing homelessness in South Bend for 70 years. Currently, approximately 100 men, women and children live with us in our main building at 432 S Lafayette Blvd. Among the housing we offer are 18 two-bedroom apartments for families and single mothers. We have a wait list of 3 to 6 months for families who need a safe place to live and find stability in their lives for their future. Hope would like to add an additional 6 apartments for families so that we might be able to care for more families who need housing and who want to be part of the program we offer. In addition to the six new apartments Hope would like to improve the quality of housing we offer single men. In order to accomplish these objectives, we need to remodel several areas of our existing main building. This renovation requires that we move a portion of our non-residential program to the adjacent building which we own at 211 W. Monroe St. This building is immediately across the alley from our main building. We need to connect the two buildings for the safe and efficient operation of Hope Ministries. The portion of the alley we are petitioning the City to vacate is adjacent to four parcels. Hope Ministries own three of these. The remaining building is owned by H V Properties (Michoacan Supermarket). The part of their building that abuts the alley has no door or window openings into the alley. We will not be establishing any permanent barriers to the alley allowing full access by utility companies to all points of service currently existing in the alley. Vacating the portion of the alley we have requested will allow Hope to move forward with planning so that we might house and serve more of the most vulnerable members of our community. Thank you for your consideration. s;;::::�/J __ _ Director of Ministry Partnerships HEAL TRANSFORM TH RIVE BILL NO. 06-24