HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDC Packet 3.28.24South Bend Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, Indiana
Agenda
Regular Meeting, March 28, 2024 – 9:30 a.m.
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1.Roll Call
2.Approval of Minutes
A.Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 14, 2024
3.Approval of Claims
A.None
4.Old Business
A.None
5.New Business
A.River West Development Area
1.Real Estate Purchase Agreement (Beacon and GLC)
2.Development Agreement (Beacon Health)
3. Lease (Beacon Health)
4.Development Agreement (GLC)
5.Real Estate Purchase Agreement (GLC)
6.Resolution No. 3596 (Execution of Lease Four Winds Field) – Public Hearing
B.West Washington Development Area
1.Budget Request (MLK Dream Center Building Cladding)
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
B.Common Council
C.Other
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 9:30 am
ITEM 1
South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 2024, 2024 – 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, Vice-President - V
Vivian Sallie, Secretary – IP
Eli Wax, Commissioner - IP
David Relos, Commissioner – IP
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner - V
IP = In Person V = Virtual
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Danielle Campbell, Asst. City Attorney
Redevelopment
Staff:
Mary Sears, Board Secretary - Absent
Joseph Molnar, Property Manager
Others Present: Caleb Bauer
Erik Glavich
Sarah Schaefer
Kyle Willis
Eric Horvath
Leslie Biek
Charlotte Brach
Zach Hurst
Alyson Herzig
KM
WNDU
WSBT
Lou Pierce
Michael Divita
Jordan Gathers
Dick Nussbaum
DCI
DCI
DCI
Admin & Finance
Public Works
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
SB Regional Chamber
Resident
WNDU
WSBT
Resident
DCI
VPA
Resident
ITEM 2A
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2. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, February 22, 2024
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of Thursday, February 22, 2024.
B. Approval of Minutes Executive Committee Meeting of Thursday, February 22, 2024
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of Thursday, February 22, 2024.
C. Approval of Minutes Executive Committee Meeting of Thursday, February 23, 2024
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of Thursday, February 22, 2024.
3. Approval of Claims
A. Claims Allowance February 20, 2024
B. Claims Allowance March 5, 2024
C. Claims Allowance March 12, 2024
Mr. Molnar noted that there were payments to Meridian Title which are related to
the purchase of Claeys Candy and also the earnest money for the South Bend
Community School Corporation Bendix site.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims allowances February
20, March 5 and March 12, 2024.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. Resolution No. 3594 (Disposition Offering Price of Twenty-Seven Vacant
Lots NNN)
Joseph Molnar Presented Resolution No. 3594 (Disposition Offering Price of
Twenty-Seven Vacant Lots NNN). Resolution No. 3594 is the disposition of
twenty-seven vacant lots in the near northwest neighborhood. At the last
meeting, the RDC accepted the properties from Board of Public Works. The city
of South Bend has owned the lots which we received through a tax sale process
with the county. The lots are vacant. The minimum bid for the twenty-seven lots
is $73,849 which is the average of two appraisals and are being packaged
together.
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The city is looking to capitalize on the recent growth in the NNN with multiple
housing developments in the neighborhood. The lots are north of Lincoln Way
and south of Portage Avenue. We have had interest in both of the areas.
A map was shown of the area. To the east of the area is a proposed new
pedestrian bridge. A proposed larger development was outlined. The Allen Edwin
project. The Advantix project. There are properties BPW transferred to Habitat for
Humanity for building. BPW also transferred a few other properties to the NNN
for affordable housing. The Coal Line Trail Phase III runs along the railroad right
away. There is a lot of development in this section and staff believes this is a
good time to put the twenty-seven properties online.
This resolution will set the disposition offering price. The bids must align with the
River West Development area guidelines and the zoning for those properties.
The bids are zoned U1 or U2 which are single family, duplex or fourplex homes.
Commissioner Wax asked if this is an all or nothing appraisal and would we
consider changing zoning.
Mr. Molnar stated that it is listed as all and would like to keep them together and
keep the current zoning parameters.
Mr. Bauer states on a duplex development we are willing to explore especially
special exception.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3594
(Disposition Offering Price of Twenty-Seven Vacant Lots NNN) submitted on
Thursday, March 14, 2024.
2.Approval of Bid Specifications (Twenty-Seven Vacant Lots NNN)
Joseph Molnar Presented Approval of Bid Specifications (Twenty-Seven Vacant
Lots NNN). Staff is requesting approval of the bid specifications as presented.
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 (Twenty-Seven Vacant Lots NNN) submitted on Thursday, March
14, 2024.
3.Request to Advertise (Twenty-Seven Vacant Lots NNN)
Joseph Molnar Presented Request to Advertise (Twenty-Seven Vacant Lots
NNN). Staff is requesting approval to Advertise the disposition posting in the
South Bend Tribune on Friday, March 22, 2024, and Friday, March 29, 2024.
Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Request to Advertise
(Twenty-Seven Vacant Lots NNN) submitted on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
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4.Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement (Monreaux)
Joseph Molnar Presented Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement
(Monreaux). The Monreaux was approved for tax credits by the state of Indiana
in Fall 2023. This second amendment extends the closing date until the end of
2024. We were hoping for summer closing but are allowing time to work through
the environmental review. The project is for sixty units with fourteen at market
rate and forty-six at affordable income restricted. The developer is working with a
good architect that is taking cues from the larger South Bend architectural scene
to make sure it fits well with our downtown.
Commissioner Wax asked if this is tied to the completion date.
Mr. Molnar states that whenever the closing happens, that is when the purchase
agreement clock starts. As far as the credits they would need to be complete at
the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026. Mr. Molnar will check and round back with
the commissioners to make sure this does not jeopardize the project.
Upon a motion by Secretary Sallie, seconded by Commissioner Relos, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved Second Amendment to Purchase
Agreement (Monreaux) submitted on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
5.Real Estate Purchase Agreement (River Glen GCND Holdings, LLC)
Caleb Bauer Presented Real Estate Purchase Agreement (River Glen GCND
Holdings, LLC). This real estate purchase agreement is for the River Glen Office
Park located across the river from Howard Park. This includes the three office
buildings of the former Press Ganey headquarters. This parcel is 5.2 acres of
74,000 square feet of office space that has been vacant since 2021 with two-
hundred ninety-two surface parking spaces. The proposed purchase price is
$3.2M, which is well below the average of two independent appraisals. The
agreement before you contemplates a forty-five-day due diligence period followed
by a fifteen-day closing period. Staff has ordered phase ones on the site which
we received back this morning.
The city is recommending the purchase of the parcel based on the adopted
Monroe Park/Edgewater Neighborhood Plan. Council adopted the plan in 2023 in
which we call the Riverfront West area, which included the Crowe properties or
former Press Ganey, the post office and everything in the area up to Jefferson
Blvd. The neighbors weighed in on what they would like to see in the future. Mr.
Bauer showed streets and building grids that were in the area in 1960s and
current. A rough concept which is in the neighborhood plan is a reconnection to
the urban street network. The city’s long-term goal is to reconnect Jefferson Blvd
past the Century Center.
This is a long-term vision. An illustration of what types of density of
redevelopment we would like to see on the site. We would see more dense
development occurring the closer you are to Jefferson and more density closer to
Monroe. We do not anticipate having six-story buildings on Monroe Street where
that could be viable near Jefferson. If the commission were to approve the
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purchase today in post-closing, staff would work to develop an RFP for
developers to propose redevelopment of this site in alignment with the principles
laid out in the Monroe/Edgewater neighborhood plan. Mr. Bauer stated that they
have had development interest in this site and others in the area, but he is not at
liberty to say with whom. There are no active conversations with developers at
this site. We do expect to have multiple competitive proposals as part of an RFP.
This site is one of the city’s top priorities as we move forward to READI 2.0 if we
are awarded the seventy-five million that our region has applied for. The
timeliness around this purchase and RFP is insuring we are issuing the RFP well
in advance of READI 2.0 project deadline.
Secretary Sallie asked for the time frame of the purchase and then development
after the purchase.
Mr. Bauer states if approved, closing would occur within sixty days from execution
of today’s date. If all goes as planned, we anticipate issuing an RFP in early
summer 2024. We would hope to have submissions back to RDC late summer,
early fall. Submissions to READI 2.0 through the Regional Development Authority
are fall to early winter 2024.
Commissioner Relos asked if staff could adjust the street grid.
Mr. Bauer stated that staff is willing to adjust the street grid in the future
depending on needs.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Real Estate Purchase
Agreement (River Glen GCND Holdings, LLC) submitted on Thursday, March 14,
2024.
6.Resolution No. 3595 (Approving Lease COSB Four Winds Field)
Eric Horvath, Director Public Works Presented Resolution No. 3595 (Approving
Lease COSB Four Winds Field). Staff is requesting approval in this first step of
the rental revenue bonds for the Four Winds Field stadium renovation expansion.
The project will modernize the existing stadium infrastructure, adding a full second
level above the existing facility, renovating the primary seating areas and suites,
adding a new 20,000 square foot four-story club and event space building and a
new playground and splash pad with additional restrooms and space for retail and
concession areas.
The general project is estimated at $45M in construction cost. The first step is
approving this resolution today so we can close in June to make the 2024
construction season right after ball season in September. Construction could
immediately start the first stage and run through the off-season. Construction
would continue through 2025 and be able to have it ready for opening day in
2026.
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Randy Rampola, Barnes & Thornburg, stated that the proposed structure of the
financing is a lease financing with the Redevelopment Authority. We used this
type of financing with the Morris Project. The primary source of revenue for that
was the hotel/motel tax that was pledged to the project and to provide the best
security for that bond to get the lowest interest rate and the most useful proceeds
for the tax backup attached.
The payment structure of this bond is utilizing the professional sports
development convention area revenues that are available now as a result of the
legislative amendments last year that increased the amount of those revenues
and also increased the territory that area encompasses. The revenues available
are up to $5M. The lease revenue provided for a maximum lease rental of
$4.76M for a term not to exceed twenty-years as part of the lease structure then
that would also accompany the tax back up. We would then go into the bond
market and get the best rating at the lowest interest rate, which allows the
proceeds to be realized at the $45M level in the most efficient way. The revenues
that are pledged by Common Council as part of their approval would be those
PSCDA revenues. The city’s municipal advisor Crowe as done a similar analysis.
They have worked with the Department of Revenue to show that the revenues
going back before this area was created would generate well north of the $5M
that would be available in the statute. Even during COVID the area’s revenue
was just under $7M. Sales tax is also captured but it is the income tax that
provides the historical coverage.
The lease rental is set as a maximum of $4.76M. In section two of the lease
which has the lease rental also states that once the bonds are sold, the lease
rental will be reduced to match the exact debt service. That is the high side
number that Crowe is estimating using the high side interest rate market. We
need to have the maximum because we won’t be selling the bonds until June
2024, and we do not know if rates will be higher or lower. We start out with the
maximum. The lease rental revenue is for 20 years through 2044. The lease rent
on debt service will be lower that that and provide coverage. That would allow
that extra coverage to 33% to 35% annually.
Today’s action is asking the commission to approve the lease. On March 28,
2024, we would have a hearing. We would ask the Redevelopment Authority as
well as Common Council for approval of the lease as well as their pledge of these
revenues to be able to make the lease payments. Following that we would go for
a rating and a bond sale. Right now, we would have the bond sale around
Memorial Day which allows us to close early June 2024.
Commissioner Relos asked if there would be TIF backup.
Mr. Rampola states that they are not anticipating using TIF just the PSCDA
revenue.
Commissioner Relos asked if there is not TIF being used why does it come
through Redevelopment Commission.
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Mr. Rampola stated that it needed to be a lease revenue bond given the structure
with the intention to use the tax backup. Because it is an Economic Development
project, it makes sense to use the Redevelopment Commission.
Commissioner Wax asked if it would be Common Council and Administration
pledging the PSCDA dollars to the Redevelopment Commission. Is that
something they can do now. To oversimplify, the Redevelopment Commission is
leasing the stadium property from the Redevelopment Authority for an amount
determined later. That way we could get the bond now.
Mr. Rampola states what the financing mechanism allows you to monetize that
revenue stream over the period of years to generate the cash. The stadium is
currently owned by the Park Board so the Park Board will need to transfer title of
the stadium to the Redevelopment Authority for lease to the Redevelopment
Commission. For all intents and purposes, the operations of the stadium will
remain in the parks department. It is similar to the Morris project as operations of
the venue will not change the effect of financing.
Dick Nussbaum, attorney at 210 S Michigan St., South Bend 46601. About a year
ago he was a member of a team that was able to get some legislation passed with
the help of other local representatives. This legislation expanded the professional
sports development area in South Bend and extended the time frame within which
revenues could be collected so that a revenue stream of $100M every twenty
years was created. You hope that things will happen. The revenue stream is
happening because it started in July at the level $5M a year and it is generating in
excess of that. It is great to see this come to fruition without any tax levy. It is
nice to say that we have a tax backup, but no tax backup will be used. We have
made it clear to the public that it is being captured and kept here is this
community. It is nice to provide an asset in terms of the ability of our team to stay
in South Bend due to additional standards that major league baseball is putting
forth on major teams. There are other communities that are trying to meet the
expectations. Chattanooga is borrowing or bonding $100M to build a new
stadium. This $45M to make improvements to the ballpark is a much more
efficient way of maintaining a city facility that will be enjoyed by the public for
many years to come.
Vice-President Warner stated that as we go through this it’s important to remind
folks that thanks to those legislators that were able to capture these state tax
dollars and invest them in that neighborhood and the community and the park
itself that draws a lot of people.
Commissioner Wax states that it is one of his favorite examples of good
legislative action. When you know a good idea is non-partisan and everyone
works together to come up with something good. We have got to this point with a
lot of teamwork and a lot of moving parts from everywhere, local and state to
come to fruition; it is very exciting. Now that is at our end, there are still a lot of
moving parts we talked about VPA, RDA, RDC and Common Council but to see
everybody have a unified vision and unified goal working together to make this
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happen is something to be proud of.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Commissioner Wax, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3595
(Approving Lease COSB Four Winds Field) submitted on Thursday, March 14,
2024.
B.River West Development Area
1.Budget Request (LaSalle Colfax Design Amendment #1)
Leslie Biek Presented a Budget Request (LaSalle Colfax Design Amendment #1).
This is a request for a design amendment that we have with JTR. We are moving
on to Colfax, which is a similar scope of project on Colfax, adding in, perforated
bike path and trying to put in foot traffic with a lot of the similar features that we
did on the LaSalle project. The LaSalle project did eat into the budget due to
unforeseen conditions and the bidding climate we have experienced in the last
couple years. This budget request will allow us to complete the full design and
bid for construction next year. The county is doing bridge deck replacement on
Colfax so we are coordinating our work with their work so the road will not be shut
down multiple times.
Commissioner Relos asked what the scope of work is.
Ms. Biek noted it is the length from Eddie with the primary streetscape portion
from the bridge to Hill Street.
Commissioner Relos asked about the grade school drop off times at Colfax. They
are already backed up; will this make it narrower.
Ms. Biek noted that they will be working on the design plan. We will definitely be
working with the school, and we worked with them a lot for the LaSalle project to
make sure that they were able to do the dismissals and drop off.
Commissioner Wax asked the last time a larger traffic study was done for that
area. We are doing a lot of piece meal to determine the road diet. At the same
time, we want to keep downtown safe but want to make sure downtown is
accessible and especially as we are anticipating projects over the next number of
years with new apartments and hundreds of jobs.
Ms. Biek stated they are not trying to make it more difficult. They are trying to
make it safer by reducing the speeds when you come downtown, so we are using
the same daily traffic, but we are making it a little more inconvenient. We have a
graduate student that has been modeling the downtown and he is especially
looking at the effects on LaSalle, Colfax, and Jefferson. He has shown that they
need to all be the same so that traffic is dispersed equally through the area.
Commissioner Wax stated that with traffic calming studies it has shown we are
not making people better drivers we are just moving them somewhere else. We
are always going to be chasing the faster or more aggressive drivers. It is
concerning that we are trying to make downtown South Bend the place to be, but
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we are also trying to make it inefficient to drive. He does not see how those two
will work to make it safer.
Mr. Bauer stated the goal in the streetscape projects is not to restrict or reduce
vehicular traffic. If you equalize accessibility of the streetscapes, two modes of
transportation, particularly the retail restaurant, and residential growth we have
seen in the East Bank has added a lot of vibrancy to the neighborhood. What we
are hoping to resolve is to ensure that those pedestrian connections are safe but
also maximizing on street parking on streets like Colfax, where we believe we can
get more on street parking. In a better layout from the current design. There
have been some really good analysis of road diets and speed reduction; John
Hopkins University had an extensive study release. The study takes a look at the
public safety side and how lane narrowing and raised intersections significantly
improve public safety and reduce fatal, injury related traffic accidents by a notable
amount. This is a nationwide study. The trade off is making our streets safer for
drivers or pedestrians and may add a few minutes to the commute time.
Mr. Horvath stated studies have shown that economic development has suffered
from efficient streets. We have seen that in downtown. We have taken a look at
what our streets are used for beyond just vehicular modes. We are not just
looking at how fast we can move from point A to point B. We are looking at what
streets provide to the community beyond the ability to move traffic because they
do provide more than just moving traffic. That is the part of how we have to
design the downtown street system. A lot of studies will show that when you do
make the street less efficient in downtown the economic development will actually
increase.
Mr. Bauer added that he agrees that traffic calming redirection on to one street
can lead to traffic flows on another. We know that engineering has really looked
at that with the rollout of the full traffic calming plan. From the police department
side, they are focused on traffic enforcement, and it has really picked up. There is
an increase in traffic violations issued by the police department; that has become
a new strategic focus for them. This is a multifaceted approach.
Commissioner Wax asked looking at the studies; does that just factor in the
improved streets or does it also factor in the surrounding.
Mr. Bauer will send the study to Commissioner’s.
Commissioner Wax stated that he would be a lot more comfortable with this if
there was also investment in making the street more efficient in a way where they
are working on the streetlights. It is a big concern because while it is safer, it is a
pain in the neck to drive downtown. He would like to see something where it does
not negatively impact.
Commissioner Relos stated that since the street changes downtown the
concerning point is sitting at a stoplight for what seems to be five minutes with no
traffic coming the other way and it seems to always be that way. It would be nice
to adjust the motion detectors, so a car does not sit there idle for a long time. Are
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we looking at that system.
Ms. Biek noted that we are looking at improving the detection. It is not finished
yet and the signals are not optimized to how they will be in the future.
Commissioner Wax added that the technology with both the hardware and
software are much better than it used to be. They could change the traffic pattern
from morning to afternoon times and guide the flow of traffic.
Commissioner Relos stated that he believes South Bend is one of the most
convenient areas to get from one side to the other in 10 minutes. It is just
frustrating to sit at a light downtown where no one is coming from opposite of
traffic for any length of time.
Mr. Horvath noted that they are upgrading intersections and putting in new
technology. It will be able to optimize traffic.
Ms. Biek noted that we have submitted for a grant, and we hope to get this one so
we can be eligible for a citywide trial. If we do, we can apply for the greater
federal grant opportunity.
Mr. Horvath stated that we are pleased to be able to adjust the system.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Relos, seconded by Secretary Sallie, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request (LaSalle Colfax
Design Amendment #1) submitted on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
•Joseph Molnar stated that at the Common Council meeting the Council approved
the following:
• 8-year real property tax abatement for Momentum Development Group for the
Salvation Army Building. A confirming resolution will be heard at the next
council meeting. Demolition began immediately and construction will begin
soon.
• Mr. Bauer noted that $6.4M in private investment and based on the lifetime of
that abatement we will receive more than twice the property tax revenue than
we would have with the status quo. It is good to get the building back to
productive use.
B.Common Council
•None
C.Other
•Mr. Molnar stated that the Redevelopment Commission holds the title for the
former Gates Service Center.
•Redevelopment Commission has closed with RealAmerica on the LIHTEC
portion of their sites. Groundbreaking will happen soon.
•Commissioner Wax asked for a better description on the claims list.
•Rosa Tomas noted that she will follow up with Admin & Finance on that.
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7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, March 28, 2024
8.Adjournment
Thursday, March 14, 2024, 10:43 a.m.
Vivian Sallie, Secretary Troy Warner, Vice-President
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REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Real Estate Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”), is effective as of March 28, 2024
(the “Effective Date”), by and between, Beacon Health System, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit
corporation, with offices at 3245 Health Drive, Granger, Indiana 46530 (“Beacon”), Memorial
Hospital of South Bend, Inc. and Beacon Medical Group, Inc. (f/k/a Memorial Health System,
Inc.), each a subsidiary of Beacon, with offices at 615 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana
46601 (together, “Memorial”), Great Lakes Capital Development, LLC, an Indiana Limited
Liability Company, with offices at 7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100, Granger, IN 46530 (“GLC”),
and the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through its governing
body, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) (each, a “Party,” and
collectively, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Beacon and/or Memorial own certain real property located in South Bend,
Indiana, more particularly described in attached Exhibit A (the “Parcels”); and
WHEREAS, the Parties have engaged in negotiations pertaining to certain future
development projects that will be constructed on and around the Parcels; and
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 further provides that the clearance, replanning, and redevelopment of
redevelopment areas are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent; and
WHEREAS, Beacon and Memorial desire to sell the Parcels by executing and delivering
deeds to GLC, in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the future development projects and as additional
consideration for the transfer of the Parcels for such development, concurrently with the execution
of this Agreement, the Commission and Beacon shall enter into, or cause the execution of a certain
Development Agreement (the “Beacon Development Agreement”), and also concurrently with the
execution of this Agreement, the Commission and GLC shall enter into, or cause the execution of
a certain Development Agreement (the “GLC Development Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge the transfer of the Parcels as contemplated by this
Agreement is inextricably linked to the successful completion of both the Beacon Development
Agreement and the GLC Development Agreement.
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:
ITEM 5A1
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SECTION 1. INTERPRETATION, TERMS AND RECITALS.
1.1 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.”
1.2 Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated into and are a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.
SECTION 2. PURCHASE OF THE PARCELS.
2.1 Generally. On June 28, 2024, or an earlier date or later date agreed by the Parties
in writing, (the “Closing Date”), Beacon and/or Memorial will convey to GLC the Parcels, as
further described in Exhibit A, for One Dollar ($1.00) (the “Purchase Price”) and other valuable
consideration as set forth in this Agreement, by executing and delivering a deed to GLC or an
entity designated and controlled by GLC, in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit B.
2.2 Other Terms and Conditions. The purchase of the Parcels is further subject to the
following terms and conditions:
(a)Due Diligence. GLC may, at its sole expense, conduct reasonable survey,
inspection, and examination of the Parcels related to zoning and land use matters,
environmental matters, and real property title matters (“Due Diligence”); however, GLC
shall not conduct any invasive testing at the Parcels without Beacon and/or Memorial’s
express prior written consent. GLC shall have a period of forty-five (45) days following
the Effective Date to complete its Due Diligence (the “Due Diligence Period”). GLC may
provide written notice to Beacon and/or Memorial that it waives the remainder of the Due
Diligence Period. Upon such written notice, Beacon/Memorial and GLC may proceed to
Closing prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence period described in this Section. If
GLC determines defects exist as revealed by title, survey, or environmental reports, GLC
shall so notify Beacon and/or Memorial, and Beacon and/or Memorial shall have a
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reasonable period of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, after the receipt of that notice to
cure the defects, and will, in good faith, exercise due diligence to do so. Upon curing said
defects, the transaction will be closed within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty (30)
days after GLC agrees in writing that the defects are cured. If the defects are not cured
within the above required time, GLC shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by
written notice as provided in Section 5.5 (“Notices and Demands”) and the remaining
provisions in this Agreement shall be null and void.
(b) Preservation of Title. After the Execution Date, Beacon and/or Memorial
shall not take any action or allow any action to be taken by others to cause the properties
to become subject to any interests, liens, restrictions, easements, covenants, reservations,
or other matters affecting title.
(c) Title and Abstract Costs. GLC shall be responsible for its own title or
abstract costs related to its due diligence investigation of the Parcels as contemplated by
this Section 2.
(d) Documents Pertaining to the Properties. Promptly after the Effective Date,
Beacon and/or Memorial shall provide GLC with a copy of all known environmental
inspection reports, engineering titles, and survey reports and documents in its possession
relating to the Parcels. The Commission shall also provide GLC with a copy of all known
reports pertaining to the Parcels in its possession.
(e) Closing Date. The closing of the transaction contemplated by this Section
shall occur on the date mutually agreed upon by the Parties, occurring no later than June
28, 2024 subject to such extension as provided above for cure of title or related matters.
At closing, Beacon and/or Memorial shall deliver to GLC (i) a Declaration of Restrictive
Covenant imposing certain rights and restrictions with respect to competitive use of the
Parcels (“Restriction”), and (ii) the deeds in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit B
conveying the Parcels to GLC, subject to the Restriction, and GLC shall deliver to Beacon
and/or Memorial the Purchase Price. Possession of the Parcels shall be delivered at closing,
in the same condition as each existed on the Effective Date, ordinary wear and tear and
casualty excepted. Each Party shall be responsible for an equal share of the closing and/or
document preparation fees of the title company utilized, and all county recorder costs
associated with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.
(f) Taxes. Beacon and/or Memorial shall be responsible for all real property
taxes related to the Parcels accruing through the Closing Date, if any, even if such taxes
are not yet due and payable. GLC shall be responsible for all real property taxes accruing
against the transferred property after the Closing Date, if any.
(g) Commissions. The Parties mutually acknowledge and warrant to one
another that no Party is represented by any broker in connection with the transaction
contemplated in this Agreement. The Parties agree to reimburse each other for any claim
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for commissions charged by a broker in connection with the transaction contemplated in
this Agreement.
(h)Temporary License Agreement. At closing, GLC and Beacon and/or
Memorial shall execute a license agreement (“Temporary License Agreement”) for Beacon
and/or Memorial’s temporary use of the paved parking area on for purposes of employee
parking on the following parcels: Tax ID Nos. 018-1003-0095, 018-1003-0094, 018-1003-
0093, 018-1003-0092, 018-1003-0100, 018-1003-0102, 018-1003-0101, 018-1003-0103,
018-1003-0111, 018-1003-0107, and 018-1003-0125. The Temporary License Agreement
shall provide that Beacon and/or Memorial remain responsible for all costs of snow
plowing, maintaining and insuring the Parcels and contain customary representation and
indemnity of GLC and the Commission regarding any such use or injuries on such Parcels.
The term of the Temporary License Agreement will remain in effect until such time as
redevelopment activity commences on the site, and Beacon and/or Memorial provides its
written consent to the termination of the Temporary License Agreement, which shall not
be unreasonably withheld. GLC shall provide at least thirty (30) days advance notice of
its intent to terminate the Temporary License Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing
or anything to the contrary contained herein, in no event shall the Temporary License
Agreement be terminated prior to the construction of the surface parking lot and ancillary
projects associated therewith, as set forth in the Beacon Development Agreement.
(i)Other Agreements. In furtherance of the future development projects,
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the Commission and Beacon shall enter
into, or cause the execution of the Beacon Development Agreement, and concurrently with
the execution of this Agreement, the Commission and GLC shall enter into, or cause the
execution of the GLC Development Agreement. In the event that either of these
agreements are not executed, this Agreement shall become null and void.
2.3 Post Closing Obligations. After the Closing, the following obligations will also be
in effect:
(a)Ground Lease. GLC and the Commission shall enter into a ground lease
agreement, as contemplated in the GLC Development Agreement, upon which the
Commission shall construct new parking garages (the “Parking Garages”).
(b)Restriction of Competitive Uses. Due to the close proximity of the Parcels
to the property generally located at 615 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, and more
particularly identified as Parcel Nos. 71-08-01-305-001.000-025 and 71-08-01-305-
019.000-026, which is owned by Memorial and operated by Beacon (“Hospital Site”),
Beacon desires to restrict certain competitive uses (“Competitive Uses”) from being
performed on the Parcels by businesses that are not affiliated with Memorial or Beacon.
“Competitive Uses” shall include operation of the Parcels as an inpatient hospital providing
emergency or inpatient intensive care services or for provision of inpatient or outpatient
surgeries. Memorial and Beacon further desire to have rights with respect to other listed
uses including urgent care services, medical diagnostic and imaging services, outpatient
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therapy services, and in-patient rehabilitation services (“Listed Uses”). The Listed Uses
will not include services determined to be office-based services that do not require facility
licensure. This Restriction of Competitive Uses shall be set out on a deed of conveyance
of the Parcels (or form of Declaration of Restrictive Competitive Uses encumbering the
Parcels) and shall constitute a restrictive covenant which runs with the land in perpetuity
and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and to their licensees, successors, lessees and
assigns, for so long as Beacon is operating the Hospital Site for a Competitive Use. GLC
agrees that it shall not permit any portion of the Parcels to be operated for a Competitive
Use without Beacon’s prior written consent, and that GLC shall provide Beacon with a
right of first refusal to match the terms of and lease (or purchase, as the case may be) any
portion of the Parcels which GLC intends to lease or sell for a Listed Use (the “Matching
Right”).
(c)Exercise of the Matching Right. In the event the Matching Right is
exercised by Beacon, the process shall be as follows:
(i)Contemporaneously with the mutual execution of a letter of intent
or other similar agreement relating to the sale or lease of a portion of the Parcels to
a business involved in performing a Listed Use (the “LOI”), GLC will provide
Beacon with written notice of the LOI using the same notice procedures set forth
in Section 5.5 (“Notice and Demands”).
(ii)Following the receipt of the notice regarding an LOI, Beacon shall
have thirty (30) calendar days to elect to match the terms of the LOI, and Beacon’s
failure to respond within such thirty (30) calendar days shall be deemed (a) a consent
to the proposed sale or lease for a Listed Use, and (b) such portion of the Parcels shall
no longer be subject to the terms hereof with respect to the Listed Use.
(iii)In the event that Beacon provides GLC with notice that elects to match
the terms of the LOI, GLC shall immediately terminate any discussions with the
proposed tenant or purchaser and provide Beacon with a substantially similar agreement
as was contemplated in the LOI (the “Matching Agreement”).Within thirty (30) days
after receipt of the Matching Agreement, Beacon shall accept the terms of the Matching
Agreement and thereafter consummate such transaction as contemplated in the Matching
Agreement. If Beacon fails to accept the Matching Agreement within thirty (30) days (a)
the portion of the Transferred Parcels subject to the LOI shall be released from this
restriction for Listed Use, and (b) GLC shall have the right to (i) reengage with the
original or any future proposed tenant or purchaser for such space, and/or (ii) seek any
and all damages that might result from Beacon's delay.
SECTION 3. COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL CHALLENGE.
3.1 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
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settlement or final judgment including all appeals. Each Party shall select its own legal counsel.
In no event shall any Party be required to bear the fees and costs of another Party’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 3.1, which shall survive such invalidation, nullification, or
setting aside.
SECTION 4. DEFAULTS; DISPUTE RESOLUTION; INTERPRETATION.
4.1 Default. Any failure by any 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 Parties shall proceed to resolve the default in
accordance with Section 4.2 (“Dispute Resolution”). If the default is cured within thirty (30) days
after the notice described in this Section 4.1, then no default shall exist and the noticing Party shall
take no further action.
4.2 Dispute Resolution. The Parties agree they will attempt in good faith to resolve all
claims, controversies, or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement or an alleged breach
of this Agreement by negotiation. 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. Therefore, if a dispute cannot be resolved by negotiation, the Parties agree
they shall next seek to resolve any disputes through mediation administered by an agreed upon
mediator. To the extent that a dispute is not settled by mediation within 180 days of the
commencement of the mediation, or such further period as the Parties shall hereafter agree in
writing, the dispute or any unresolved portion thereof shall be decided by binding arbitration in St.
Joseph County, Indiana. The procedures specified herein shall be the sole and exclusive methods
for the resolution of disputes between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement.
However, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction or other
preliminary judicial relief if in its judgment, such action is necessary to avoid irreparable damage.
Despite such action, the Parties shall continue to participate in good faith in the procedures
specified here. All applicable statutes of limitation shall be tolled while the procedures specified
here are pending. The Parties will take any action required to effectuate such tolling.
4.3 Reversion. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Parcels are currently being
utilized by Beacon/Memorial as employee parking near the Hospital Site, and through the Beacon
Development Agreement and GLC Development Agreement, Beacon will continue to have
employee parking available. The GLC Development Agreement includes certain commitments
from the Commission to construct Parking Garages on the Parcels near the Hospital Site. The
Beacon Development Agreement includes certain commitments from the Commission through
which the Commission will demolish an office building and the construct a surface parking lot on
the site of the demolished building (as defined in the Beacon Development Agreement as the
“Local Public Improvements”) for Beacon’s use as employee parking. The Beacon Development
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Agreement further includes a commitment from the Commission to reserve certain parking spaces
within the newly constructed Parking Garages for Beacon’s use as employee parking. In the event
that construction of the Parking Garage that will provide parking for Beacon employees as defined
in the Beacon Development Agreement, as contemplated in the GLC Development Agreement,
does not commence within five (5) years of the Effective Date of this Agreement (the “Required
Commencement Date”), Beacon shall have the option to request reversion of the Parcels described
in Exhibit A, and GLC will convey all of its rights and interests in the Parcels to Beacon, subject
to Beacon’s prior payment to the Commission of the total cost expended by the Commission to
complete the Local Public Improvements, as more fully described in Beacon Development
Agreement (the “Reversion”). If Beacon does not pay the Commission the total costs expended
to complete the Local Public Improvements, GLC shall not be obligated to convey its rights and
interests in the Parcels to Beacon. Beacon must elect to request the Reversion of the Parcels as
described in this Section, if at all, prior to the Commission’s commencement of construction of
the Parking Garage and in no event later than one (1) year after the Required Commencement Date.
Failure by Beacon to request the Reversion of the Parcels within this time frame shall be deemed
Beacon’s acknowledgement that the Required Commencement Date has been met, and the Parcels
shall no longer be subject to the Reversion.
4.4 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
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.
4.5 Interpretation; Governing Law. This Agreement was negotiated by the Parties at
arm’s length and each of the Parties hereto has reviewed the Agreement after the opportunity to
consult with independent legal counsel. No Party shall be deemed the drafter of the Agreement,
and no Party shall maintain that the language in this Agreement shall be construed against any
signatory hereto. The captions and Section numbers of this Agreement are for convenience and in
no way define or limit the scope or intent of the Sections of this Agreement. Further,
notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no person other than the Parties hereto, and their
permitted assigns, shall have any right of action under this Agreement. This Agreement is
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana.
SECTION 5. MISCELLANEOUS.
5.1 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
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matters 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.
5.2 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
same instrument. Any electronically transmitted version of a manually executed original shall be
deemed a manually executed original.
5.3 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.
5.4 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
any 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.
5.5 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.
Beacon: Beacon Health System, Inc.
3245 Health Drive
Granger, Indiana 46530
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
Memorial: Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc.
615 N. Michigan Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Attn: President
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GLC: Great Lakes Capital Development LLC
7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100
Granger, IN 46530
Attn: Audra Sieradzski
E-mail: asierazdski@greatlakescapital.com
With a copy to: Rich Deahl
E-mail: rdeahl@greatlakescapital.com
Commission: South Bend Redevelopment Commission
1400S 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
1200S County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Corporation Counsel
5.6 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,
and all of the terms, covenants, and conditions hereof shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of
the Parties herein.
5.7 Tax Advice. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for its own
federal, state, and/or local tax obligations or consequences that may arise from or relate to this
Agreement. No Party is relying on any representation that may be made by another regarding the
tax consequences of the matters contemplated herein and shall hold the other Parties harmless from
any adverse tax consequences resulting from any and all provisions of this Agreement.
5.8 Assignment. Each Party’s rights under this Agreement shall be personal to that
Party. No Party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any third party without
obtaining each other Party’s prior written consent to such assignment, which each Party may give
or withhold in its sole discretion, provided such consent is not unreasonably withheld.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, GLC may, without any consent of the Parties, assign this
Agreement to any affiliate or principal of GLC (which is under common control with GLC),
provided GLC retains liability for performance of all obligations under this Agreement. In the
event any Party seeks the consent to any such assignment, such Party shall provide all relevant
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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).
5.9 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.
5.10 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, as well as to cooperate and support advancement
of the rights and obligations of the Parties under each of the GLC Development Agreement and
the Beacon Development Agreement.
5.11 Exhibits. All exhibits described herein and attached hereto are incorporated into
this Agreement by reference.
5.12 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.
5.13 Time. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
Signature Page Follows
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereby execute this Real Estate Purchase
Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date stated above.
BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
______________________________
Jeffrey P. Costello, Chief Financial Officer
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND, INC.
______________________________
Larry A. Tracy, Jr., President
BEACON MEDICAL GROUP, INC. (f/k/a Memorial Health System, Inc.)
______________________________
Jeffrey P. Costello, Chief Financial Officer
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereby execute this Real Estate Purchase
Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date stated above.
GREAT LAKES CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LLC
_____________________________
Bradley J. Toothaker, Manager
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AGREED, ACKNOWLEDGED, AND CONSENTED TO:
By the signatures below, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby consents to the
terms contained in this Real Estate Purchase Agreement as of the first date above written.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Troy Warner, Vice President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Description of Parcels to be Transferred to GLC
Parcel 1
Key No. 018-1003-0125
Legal Description: Lots 72 & 73 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 307 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Parcel 2
Key No. 018-1003-0107
Legal Description: Lot 172 & So 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 309 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Parcel 3
Key No. 018-1003-0111
Legal Description: Lot 171 & So 41ft Lot 170 &No 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 321 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Parcel 4
Key No. 018-1003-0103
Legal Description: 36 Ft S Side Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 324 N Main Street
Parcel 5
Key No. 018-1003-0102
Legal Description: N 30 Ft Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 328 N Main Street
Parcel 6
Key No. 018-1003-0100
Legal Description: Lot 176 Ex 55'E End O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 336 N Main Street
Parcel 7
Key No. 018-1003-0092
Legal Description: Lot 162& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 401 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 8
Key No. 018-1003-0093
Legal Description: Lot 161& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 409 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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Parcel 9
Key No. 018-1003-0094
Legal Description: Lot 160 & S1/2 Vac alley N & Adj & E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend
14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 413 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 10
Key No. 018-1003-0095
Legal Description: Lots 165 166 E Pt Of 167 & Lots 157 158 & 159 & Ew vac alley Ex Pt Sold
For St & Pt Vac Ns Alley Original Plat So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord#10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac
Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 425 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 11
Key No. 018-1003-0089
Legal Description: Lots 163 & 164 & W1/2 Vac alley E & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord
#10218-13 7/15/2013
Commonly Known As: 410 416 N. Main St.
Parcel 12
Key No. 018-1003-0117
Legal Description: 56x100 Ft Nw Pt Lot 115 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 332 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 13
Key No. 018-1003-0118
Legal Description: 56' Ne Pt Lot 115 & S 22.75' Vac Madison St N & Adj O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 110 E Madison St.
EXHIBIT B
Forms of Warranty Deeds
Transferring Parcels to GLC
AUDITOR’S RECORD
TRANSFER NO. _______
TAXING UNIT ________
DATE ________________
KEY NOS. -- See Exhibit 1
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, that Memorial Health System, Inc., an Indiana not-for-profit
corporation now known as Beacon Medical Group, Inc., with a mailing address of 615 N. Michigan St.,
South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the “Grantor”)
CONVEYS AND SPECIALLY WARRANTS to Great Lakes Capital Development LLC, 7410 Aspect
Drive, Suite 100, Granger, IN 46530 (the “Grantee”),
for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the following real estate located in St. Joseph County,
Indiana (the “Property”):
See Attached Exhibit 1.
The Grantor warrants title to the Property only insofar as it might be affected by any act of the Grantor
during its ownership thereof and not otherwise.
The Grantor hereby conveys the Property to the Grantee free and clear of all leases or licenses; subject to
real property taxes and assessments; subject to all rights of way for roads and such matters as would be
disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the Property; subject to all applicable building codes and
zoning ordinances and the rights and restrictions set forth in that certain Declaration of Restrictions (during
the term thereof) dated ______________, 2024 and recorded with the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph
County as Instrument No. ____________ on _________________, 2024 (the “Restriction”). This
Restriction shall run with the land in perpetuity and shall inure to the benefit of the Grantor and Grantee
and their licensees, successors, lessees, and assigns, so long as Grantor is operating the Hospital Site for a
Competitive Use (as defined in such Restriction).
The Grantor conveys the Property to the Grantee subject to the limitation that the Grantee, and its successors
and assigns, shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national
origin in the sale, lease, rental, use, occupancy, or enjoyment of the Property or any improvements
constructed on the Property.
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Each of the undersigned persons executing this deed on behalf of the Grantor represents and certifies that
they are a duly authorized representative of the Grantor and have been fully empowered, by proper action
of the governing body of the Grantor, to execute and deliver this deed, that the Grantor has full corporate
capacity to convey the real estate described herein, and that all necessary action for the making of such
conveyance has been taken and done.
GRANTOR:
____________________________________
MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Jeffrey P. Costello, Chief Financial Officer
STATE OF ________________ )
) SS:
_________________ COUNTY )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared
Jeffrey P. Costello, known to me to be the Chief Financial Officer of Memorial Health System, Inc. and
acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Warranty Deed, being authorized so to do.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal on
the _____ day of ______________, 2024.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
Residing in _____________ County,
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless required
by law. /s/ Danielle Campbell Weiss.
This instrument was prepared by Danielle Campbell Weiss, Assistant City Attorney, City of South Bend, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1200 S.,
South Bend, IN 46601.
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EXHIBIT 1
Description of Property
Key No. 018-1003-0125
Legal Description: Lots 72 & 73 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 307 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Key No. 018-1003-0107
Legal Description: Lot 172 & So 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 309 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Key No. 018-1003-0111
Legal Description: Lot 171 & So 41ft Lot 170 &No 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 321 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Key No. 018-1003-0103
Legal Description: 36 Ft S Side Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 324 N Main Street
Key No. 018-1003-0102
Legal Description: N 30 Ft Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 328 N Main Street
Key No. 018-1003-0100
Legal Description: Lot 176 Ex 55'E End O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 336 N Main Street
AUDITOR’S RECORD
TRANSFER NO. _______
TAXING UNIT ________
DATE ________________
KEY NOS. – See Exhibit 1
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, that Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc., an Indiana not-for-profit
corporation, with a mailing address of 615 N. Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the “Grantor”)
CONVEYS AND SPECIALLY WARRANTS to Great Lakes Capital Development LLC, 7410 Aspect
Drive, Suite 100, Granger, Indiana 46530 (the “Grantee”),
for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the following real estate located in St. Joseph County,
Indiana (the “Property”):
See Attached Exhibit 1.
The Grantor warrants title to the Property only insofar as it might be affected by any act of the Grantor
during its ownership thereof and not otherwise.
The Grantor hereby conveys the Property to the Grantee free and clear of all leases or licenses; subject to
real property taxes and assessments; subject to all rights of way for roads and such matters as would be
disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the Property; subject to all applicable building codes and
zoning ordinances and the rights and restrictions set forth in that certain Declaration of Restrictions (during
the term thereof) dated ______________, 2024 and recorded with the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph
County as Instrument No. ____________ on _________________, 2024 (the “Restriction”). This
Restriction shall run with the land in perpetuity and shall inure to the benefit of the Grantor and Grantee
and their licensees, successors, lessees, and assigns, so long as Grantor is operating the Hospital Site for a
Competitive Use (as defined in such Restriction).
The Grantor conveys the Property to the Grantee subject to the limitation that the Grantee, and its successors
and assigns, shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national
origin in the sale, lease, rental, use, occupancy, or enjoyment of the Property or any improvements
constructed on the Property.
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Each of the undersigned persons executing this deed on behalf of the Grantor represents and certifies that
they are a duly authorized representative of the Grantor and have been fully empowered, by proper action
of the governing body of the Grantor, to execute and deliver this deed, that the Grantor has full corporate
capacity to convey the real estate described herein, and that all necessary action for the making of such
conveyance has been taken and done.
GRANTOR:
___________________________________________
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND, INC.
Larry A. Tracy, Jr.
President
STATE OF ________________ )
) SS:
_________________ COUNTY )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared
Larry Tracy, known to me to be the President of Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc. and acknowledged
the execution of the foregoing Warranty Deed, being authorized so to do.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal on
the _____ day of ______________, 2024.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
Residing in _____________ County,
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless required
by law. /s/ Danielle Campbell Weiss.
This instrument was prepared by Danielle Campbell Weiss, Assistant City Attorney, City of South Bend, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1200 S.,
South Bend, IN 46601.
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EXHIBIT 1
Description of Property
Key No. 018-1003-0092
Legal Description: Lot 162& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 401 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Key No. 018-1003-0093
Legal Description: Lot 161& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 409 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Key No. 018-1003-0094
Legal Description: Lot 160 & S1/2 Vac alley N & Adj & E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend
14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 413 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Key No. 018-1003-0095
Legal Description: Lots 165 166 E Pt Of 167 & Lots 157 158 & 159 & Ew vac alley Ex Pt Sold
For St & Pt Vac Ns Alley Original Plat So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord#10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac
Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 425 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Key No. 018-1003-0089
Legal Description: Lots 163 & 164 & W1/2 Vac alley E & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord
#10218-13 7/15/2013
Commonly Known As: 410 416 N. Main St.
Key No. 018-1003-0117
Legal Description: 56x100 Ft Nw Pt Lot 115 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 332 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Key No. 018-1003-0118
Legal Description: 56' Ne Pt Lot 115 & S 22.75' Vac Madison St N & Adj O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 110 E Madison St.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement (this “Agreement”), is effective as of March 28, 2024 (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”), Beacon Health System, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation, with offices at
3245 Health Drive, Granger, Indiana 46530 (“Beacon”) and Memorial Hospital of South Bend,
Inc., a subsidiary of Beacon, with offices at 615 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601
(“Memorial”) (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, Beacon and Memorial own certain real property located in South Bend,
Indiana (the “City”) described in Exhibit A, together with all improvements thereon and all
easements, rights, licenses, and other interests appurtenant thereto (collectively, the “Beacon
Property”), which each desire to develop; and
WHEREAS, Beacon currently has private financing and desires to construct, renovate, or
otherwise rehabilitate certain elements of Memorial Property (the “Project”) in accordance with
the project plan (the “Project Plan”) attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Memorial Property is located within the corporate boundaries of the City,
within the River West 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 Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission seeks to support Beacon’s development of a new patient
tower, which will generate over $230 million of new development in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated Beacon’s Memorial Patient Tower will add additional full-
time positions at the hospital; and
WHEREAS, the Commission believes that accomplishing the Project as described herein
advances a public good, the expected benefits exceed the expected costs to the Commission, and
is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents; and
ITEM 5A2
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to facilitate and assist the Project Plan 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; and
WHEREAS, the Commission previously entered into a certain Ground Lease (the “Ground
Lease”) with Memorial for the property located at 111 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, Indiana
46601; and
WHEREAS, Memorial desires to surrender the Ground Lease to the Commission and the
Commission is willing to accept the surrender on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
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:
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 Two Million
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) 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 Two
Hundred Thirty Million Dollars ($230,000,000.00), not including the Funding Amount, that has
been or will be expended by Beacon for the costs associated with constructing the improvements
set forth in the Project Plan, including architectural, engineering, construction and any other costs
directly related to completion of the Project that are expected to contribute to increased access to
healthcare services at Memorial Hospital and increases to the Assessed Value of the Project
Property and surrounding properties.
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. BEACON’S DEVELOPMENT OBLIGATIONS.
3.1 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 Beacon’s commitment to perform and abide by the covenants and obligations of
Beacon contained in this Agreement.
3.2 The Project.
(a) Beacon 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 3.7 (“Submission of
Plans and Specifications for Project”) of this Agreement, which improvements shall
comply with all zoning and land use laws and ordinances.
(b)Beacon will expend the Private Investment to complete the Project in
accordance with Exhibit B and the plans and specifications to be approved by the
Commission pursuant to Section 3.7 (“Submission of Plans and Specifications for Project”)
of this Agreement.
3.3 Cooperation. Beacon 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.
3.4 Grant of Easement. Beacon will grant to the Commission a temporary, non-
exclusive easement on, in, over, under and across any part(s) of the parcels on which the local
public improvements will be performed (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 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) bind Beacon and its grantees,
successors, and assigns; and (c) terminate no later than upon completion of the Local Public
Improvements, as determined by the Board of Works. Furthermore, Beacon agrees to obtain any
and all other easements from any governmental entity and/or any other third parties that Beacon
or the Commission deems necessary or advisable in order to complete the Local Public
Improvements, and the obtaining of such easements is a condition precedent to the Commission’s
obligations under this Agreement.
3.5 Timeframe for Completion. Beacon hereby agrees to complete the Project as set
forth in the Project Plan and any other obligations Beacon may have under this Agreement by
December 31, 2027 (the “Mandatory Project Completion Date”). Beacon 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, Beacon’s failure to complete the
Project or any other obligations Beacon may have under this Agreement by the Mandatory Project
Completion Dates will constitute a default under this Agreement without any requirement of notice
of or an opportunity to cure such failure.
3.6 Reporting Obligations. On or before June 30 and December 31 of each year until
substantial completion of the Project, Beacon shall submit to the Commission a report, in the
format set forth as Exhibit E, demonstrating Beacon’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, and (iii) an
itemized accounting generally identifying the Private Investment to date.
3.7 Submission of Plans and Specifications for Project. The Parties acknowledge and
agree that, prior to the Effective Date, Beacon delivered a complete set of plans and specifications
for the Project to the City’s Executive Director of the Department of Community Investment who
has approved of the same. Having met this standard requirement, the expenditure of the Funding
Amount may occur.
3.8 Costs and Expenses of Construction of Project. Beacon 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.
3.9 Specifications for Local Public Improvements. Beacon will be responsible for the
preparation of all bid specifications related to the Local Public Improvements, and Beacon 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. Beacon 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.
3.10 Non-Interference. Beacon hereby agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to
minimize disruption for those living and working near the Project Property during construction of
the Project.
3.11 Insurance. Beacon shall purchase and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage
as is appropriate for the work being performed by it with respect to the Project. Beacon 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, Beacon 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 that provide
coverage for Parcel 018-1014-0540, where the Local Public Improvements will be completed (but
not on any worker’s compensation policies).
3.12 Information. Beacon agrees to provide any and all due diligence items with respect
to the Local Public Improvements reasonably requested by the Commission.
SECTION 4. COMMISSION’S DEVELOPMENT OBLIGATIONS.
4.1 Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Beacon’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.
4.2 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 Beacon, 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 3.7 (“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 3.9 (“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)It is the intent of the Parties that the Commission will cover the full amount
of the costs associated with the Local Public Improvements. Therefore, in the event the
costs associated with the Local Public Improvements are in excess of the Funding Amount,
the Commission will be responsible for funding the excess amount, and the Parties shall
amend this Agreement as necessary to permit timely completion of the Local Public
Improvements by the Commission, or an agent of the Commission.
SECTION 5. GROUND LEASE SURRENDER AND ACCEPTANCE.
5.1 Generally. The Commission and Memorial entered into a certain Amended and
Restated Agreement for the Lease and Development of Real Property within the South Bend
Central Development Area dated January 23, 1998 (the “Central Development Area Agreement”).
As part of the Central Development Area Agreement, the Commission and Memorial also entered
into a Ground Lease (the “Ground Lease”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit G, for
the property located at 111 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the “Premises”).
Memorial desires to surrender the Ground Lease to the Commission and the Commission is willing
to accept the surrender on the terms set forth in this Section 5.
5.2 Surrender. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Memorial hereby surrenders to
the Commission and its successors and assigns, as of April 23rd, 2024 (the “Surrender Date”), the
Ground Lease and the term and estate granted by the Ground Lease, together with the Premises,
so that the Ground Lease shall be wholly extinguished, and the term of the Ground Lease shall
expire on the Surrender Date.
5.3 Cancellation Payment. The Commission recognizes the benefit to be derived by
the City by regaining the full use of the Premises, including more than 170 parking spaces, and in
consideration of the surrender by Memorial and of the acceptance thereof by the Commission,
following the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Commission shall pay the sum of Four
Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) to Memorial on the Surrender Date.
5.4 Mutual Release. The Commission, for itself and its successors and assigns, accepts
Memorial’s surrender of the Premises as of the Surrender Date and, in consideration of the
surrender by Memorial and of the acceptance thereof by the Commission, the Commission and
Memorial hereby mutually release each other, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, obligations, liabilities, demands, actions, and
causes of action of each and every kind and nature whatsoever arising out of, resulting from, or
relating to the Ground Lease prior to, on or after the Surrender Date.
5.5 Representations and Warranties. The Commission and Memorial each hereby
represent and warrant, as of the date hereof and the Surrender Date, that: (i) the person executing
this Agreement on its behalf is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on its behalf;
and (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement has been duly authorized by
all necessary action and does not violate its formation or management documents, or any contract,
agreement, commitment, order, judgment, or decree to which it is a party or to which it or the
Premises are bound. Memorial hereby represents and warrants, as of the date hereof and the
Surrender Date, that it has not done, or suffered anything to be done, whereby the Premises have
been encumbered in any way whatsoever, nor shall the Premises be in any way encumbered on the
Surrender Date.
5.6 Indemnification. The Commission and Memorial each agree to indemnify, hold
harmless, and defend the other from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs,
damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in the enforcement of this indemnity
asserted against or suffered by the other party arising out of, related to, or caused by the breach or
in accuracy of any covenant, obligation, warranty or representation under this Agreement by such
party.
5.7 Further Assurances. The Commission and Memorial shall promptly execute,
acknowledge, and deliver to the other such further instruments and take such further actions as
may be reasonably required to carry out and effectuate the intent and purpose of this Section 5.
5.8 Temporary Lease Agreement. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Commission
and Memorial shall enter into a Lease Agreement, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H, for
the continued operation of Memorial’s physical therapy services and the Beacon Health & Fitness
Center until such time as the facilities are able to relocate. This Temporary Lease Agreement shall
end no later than December 31, 2025 for the Health & Fitness Center and December 31, 2025 for
the physical therapy services offices.
5.9 Assignment of Existing Leases. Memorial shall assign to the Commission any
leases it holds for the Premises, delivering to the Commission any rent deposits effective March
29, 2024, and effective on March 29, 2024, the Commission shall have all the rights and
responsibilities of Lessor to the Premises.
SECTION 6. PARKING AGREEMENT.
6.1 Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that concurrently with the execution
of this Agreement, Beacon, Memorial, and the Commission shall enter into or cause the execution
of a certain Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Great Lakes Capital Development LLC (“GLC”)
for the transfer of certain real property near the Beacon Property (the “Parcels”) from Beacon and
Memorial to Great Lakes Capital (“GLC”) for the construction of other new development
(“Purchase Agreement”). In furtherance of such other new development, concurrently with the
execution of this Agreement, the Commission shall enter into or cause the execution of a certain
Development Agreement with GLC, under which the Commission will commit to constructing
certain local public improvements on the Parcels, to include the development of new parking
garages near the Beacon Property (“GLC Development Agreement”). Provided the transfer of
Parcels to GLC takes place as set forth in this Section 6, in consideration of the other terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Commission agrees to commit to reserving certain
parking spaces for Beacon’s future use at no charge, as set forth below. In the event the Purchase
Agreement and GLC Development Agreement described in this Section 6 are not executed, this
Section shall become null and void.
6.2 Spaces. Three Hundred (300) parking spaces will be reserved annually for the use
of Beacon for its employees Monday through Friday for the hours of 6:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. The
City reserves the right to use any and all spaces reserved for Beacon when not in use by Beacon
staff.
6.3 Term. The initial term of this parking agreement shall commence on the date of
substantial completion of the garages and continue for a term of twenty-five (25) years, with a
series of two (2) consecutive options to renew, for twenty-five (25) years each. To exercise an
option, Beacon must not then be in default. The option will be deemed exercised unless Beacon
provides written notice to the Commission not less than one (1) year before the end of the current
term. Five (5) years prior to completion of the third term, if exercised by Beacon, the City and
Beacon will work collaboratively to find an equivalent arrangement to serve the parking needs of
Beacon.
6.4 Annual Report. Beacon shall report in writing to the Commission before December
31 of each calendar year the number of spaces being utilized along with its good faith estimation
of its parking needs for the following calendar year. The Commission and Beacon will use this
information to determine if the number of reserved spaces should be altered. Any alteration of the
allocation of reserved spaces for Beacon must be mutually agreed to, in writing, by the
Commission and Beacon.
SECTION 7. COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL CHALLENGE.
7.1 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.
In no event shall the Commission be required to bear the fees and costs of the Beacon’s attorneys,
and in no event shall Beacon 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 7.1, which shall survive such invalidation, nullification, or
setting aside.
SECTION 8. DEFAULTS; DISPUTE RESOLUTION; INTERPRETATION.
8.1 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 Parties shall proceed to resolve the default in
accordance with Section 8.2 (“Dispute Resolution3”). If the default is cured within thirty (30)
days after the notice described in this Section 8.1, then no default shall exist and the noticing Party
shall take no further action.
8.2 Dispute Resolution. The Parties agree they will attempt in good faith to resolve all
claims, controversies, or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement or an alleged breach
of this Agreement by negotiation. 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. Therefore, if a dispute cannot be resolved by negotiation, the Parties agree
they shall next seek to resolve any disputes through mediation administered by an agreed upon
mediator. To the extent that a dispute is not settled by mediation within 180 days of the
commencement of the mediation, or such further period as the Parties shall hereafter agree in
writing, the dispute or any unresolved portion thereof shall be decided by binding arbitration in St.
Joseph County, Indiana. The procedures specified herein shall be the sole and exclusive methods
for the resolution of disputes between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement.
However, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction or other
preliminary judicial relief if in its judgment, such action is necessary to avoid irreparable damage.
Despite such action, the Parties shall continue to participate in good faith in the procedures
specified here. All applicable statutes of limitation shall be tolled while the procedures specified
here are pending. The Parties will take any action required to effectuate such tolling.
8.3 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
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.
8.4 Interpretation; Governing Law. This Agreement was negotiated by the Parties at
arm’s length and each of the Parties hereto has reviewed the Agreement after the opportunity to
consult with independent legal counsel. Neither Party shall be deemed the drafter of the
Agreement, and neither Party shall maintain that the language in this Agreement shall be construed
against any signatory hereto. The captions and Section numbers of this Agreement are for
convenience and in no way define or limit the scope or intent of the Sections of this Agreement.
Further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no person other than the Parties hereto,
and their permitted assigns, shall have any right of action under this Agreement. This Agreement
is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana.
SECTION 9. NO AGENCY, JOINT VENTURE, OR PARTNERSHIP; CONFLICT OF
INTEREST; INDEMNITY.
9.1 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, Beacon, or Memorial 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, Beacon,
and/or Memorial 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/ Board of Works and
Beacon/Memorial, 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/Board of Works and the Beacon/Memorial.
9.2 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 Beacon or Memorial, 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 Beacon or Memorial, or their
successors and assigns, or on any obligations under the terms of this Agreement. No partner,
member, employee, or agent of the Beacon or Memorial or the successors of them shall be
personally liable to the Commission under this Agreement.
9.3 Indemnity. Beacon and Memorial agree 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.
SECTION 10. MISCELLANEOUS.
10.1 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
matters 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.
10.2 Equal Employment Opportunity. Beacon, for itself and its successors and assigns,
agrees that during the construction of the Project:
(a) Beacon will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Beacon agrees to post
in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices
setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause; and
(b)Beacon will state, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees
placed by or on behalf of Beacon, that all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
10.3 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
same instrument. Any electronically transmitted version of a manually executed original shall be
deemed a manually executed original.
10.4 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.
10.5 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
any 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.
10.6 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.
Beacon: Beacon Health System, Inc.
3245 Health Drive
Granger, Indiana 46530
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
Memorial: Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc.
615 N. Michigan Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Attn: President
Commission: South Bend Redevelopment Commission
1400S 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
1200S County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Corporation Counsel
10.7 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,
and all of the terms, covenants, and conditions hereof shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of
the Parties herein.
10.8 Tax Advice. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for its own
federal, state, and/or local tax obligations or consequences that may arise from or relate to this
Agreement. No Party is relying on any representation that may be made another regarding the tax
consequences of the matters contemplated herein and shall hold the other Parties harmless from
any adverse tax consequences resulting from any and all provisions of this Agreement.
10.9 Assignment. Beacon’s rights under this Agreement shall be personal to Beacon
and shall not run with the land. Beacon 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, provided such
consent is not unreasonably withheld. In the event Beacon seeks the Commission’s consent to any
such assignment, Beacon 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).
10.10 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.
10.11 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.
10.12 Exhibits. All exhibits described herein and attached hereto are incorporated into
this Agreement by reference.
10.13 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.
10.14 Time. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
Signature Page Follows
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereby execute this Agreement to be effective as of
the Effective Date stated above.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Troy Warner, Vice President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
______________________________
Jeffrey P. Costello, Chief Financial Officer
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND, INC.
______________________________
Larry A. Tracy, Jr., President
EXHIBIT A
Description of Beacon Property
Key Number: 018-1011-0400
Legal Description: Lot 1A Ex pt sold for Street Memorial Hospital 2nd Replat cont 11.46Ac
17/18Split#21068 3-28-2016 10/11NP#4437 07-02-2010 Fixed in 17/18
Commonly Known As: 621 Memorial Dr.
Key Number: 018-1014-0540
Legal Description: Lots 187 thru 189 & N 37.5' Lot 190 & Lots 195 thru 198 & E/W & N/S vac
alleys & S1/2 vac Navarre St N & adj O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 531 N. Main St.
EXHIBIT B
Project Plan
Beacon will complete the construction of a development known as the “Memorial Patient Tower”
and consisting of each of the following elements:
•Construct Two Hundred Thirty-Two Million ($232,000,000.00) patient tower, inclusive
of major enabling projects that support the patient tower.
•Complete Project by December 31, 2027, as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy and
any other necessary licenses, certificates, or permits.
Beacon will complete the work contemplated herein in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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:
The work to be performed shall include furnishing of all labor, services, materials,
insurance, and equipment to provide for the demolition of the structure located at
531 N. Main St., South Bend, Indiana 46601, which is comprised of a 6-story office
building. The work shall include the demolition and removal of the building,
basement, and foundation, as well as the demolition and removal of site
improvements. Work will also include the construction of a surface parking lot on
the site of demolished building, the facilitation of a connection from the newly
constructed parking lot to the existing courtyard of Memorial Hospital, vacation of
a section of Navarre Street, and construction of a mutually acceptable pedestrian
crosswalk improvement on Main Street to access the Memorial campus
Any and all costs associated with improvements not explicitly described this Exhibit and not
approved pursuant to Section 3.10 (“Specifications for Local Public Improvements”) are the sole
responsibility of Beacon. In the event the costs associated with the Local Public Improvements
exceed the Funding Amount, the Commission will be responsible for funding the excess amount,
and the Parties shall amend this Agreement as necessary to permit timely completion of the Local
Public Improvements by the Commission or an agent of the Commission.
Local Public Improvements shall be constructed on the following parcels:
Key Number: 018-1014-0540
Legal Description: Lots 187 thru 189 & N 37.5' Lot 190 & Lots 195 thru 198 &
E/W & N/S vac alleys & S1/2 vac Navarre St N & adj O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 531 N. Main St.
Key Number: 018-1014-0546
Legal Description: 36’ N. Side Lot 194 Original Plat of South Bend
Commonly Known As: 524 N. Lafayette Blvd.
Key Number: 018-1014-0547
Legal Description: 16 Ft N. Side 113 Ft. W. End Lot 193 30 Ft. S. Side Ex 20x52
Ft. SE Corner Lot 194 Original Plat of South Bend
Commonly Known As: 506 N. Lafayette Blvd.
Key Number: 018-1014-0548
Legal Description: 50 Ft. S. Side 113 Ft. W. End Lot 193 OP South Bend
Commonly Known As: 502 N. Lafayette Blvd.
Key Number: 018-1014-0549
Legal Description: 52 Ft. E. End Lot 193 20x52 Ft. SE Corner Lot 194 OP South
Bend
Commonly Known As: 215 W. Marion St.
Vacated Navarre Street as part of parcels Key Nos. 018-1014-540 (S ½) and 018-
1011-0400 (N ½)
EXHIBIT D
Form of Easement
GRANT OF TEMPORARY EASEMENT
THIS INDENTURE, made as of the _________ of ____________, 2024 (the “Effective
Date”), by and between Beacon Health System, Inc., 615 N. Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana
46601 (the “Grantor”), and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, governing body of the
City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment, 1400S County-City Building, 227 West
Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the “Grantee”).
WITNESSETH:
For the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
of which Grantor hereby acknowledges, Grantor hereby grants, conveys, and warrants to Grantee
a temporary, non-exclusive easement (the “Easement”) on, in, over, under and across the real
property described in attached Exhibit 1 (the “Property”) for the construction, equipping, and
delivery of certain improvements on the Property (the “Local Public Improvements”), together
with the right of ingress to and egress from the Easement for said purposes, all pursuant to a certain
Development Agreement by and between Grantor and Grantee, dated March 28 (the “Development
Agreement”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in
the Development Agreement.
The Easement granted herein shall pertain to the air, surface, and subsurface rights and
interests of Grantor, for the use and benefit of Grantee, and its successors and assigns, to the extent
necessary to accomplish and carry out the construction, equipping, and delivery of the Local
Improvements on the Property. The Easement hereby granted includes the right and privilege for
Grantee at reasonable times to clean and remove from said Easement any debris or obstructions
interfering with said Easement.
The Easement granted herein, and its associated benefits and obligations, shall inure to the
benefit of Grantee and Grantee’s contractors acting on Grantee’s behalf in connection with the
Local Public Improvements.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, unless extended in writing by
Grantor, the Easement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect on the date (hereinafter,
the “Construction Termination Date”) of the earliest of the following: (a) completion of the Local
Public Improvements; (b) expiration or earlier termination of the Development Agreement; or (c)
such earlier date as Grantor and Grantee may agree to in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Grant of Temporary Easement on
the date shown in the acknowledgment set forth below to be effective as of the Effective Date.
GRANTOR:
BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Printed: Jeffrey P. Costello
Its: Chief Financial Officer
STATE OF _________________ )
) SS:
COUNTY OF _________________ )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared
Jeffrey P. Costello, to me known to be the Chief Financial Officer of the Grantor in the above
Grant of Temporary Easement, and acknowledged the execution of the same as the Grantor’s free
and voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this __________ day of _______________, 20____.
________________________________________________
___________________________________, Notary Public
Residing in _________________ County, _____________
My Commission Expires: _______________________
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless
required by law. /s/ Danielle Campbell Weiss
This instrument was prepared by Danielle Campbell Weiss, Assistant City Attorney, City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Law, 227 W.
Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 1200S, South Bend, IN 46601.
EXHIBIT 1
Description of Property
Local Public Improvements shall be performed on the following parcels:
Key Number: 018-1014-0540
Legal Description: Lots 187 thru 189 & N 37.5' Lot 190 & Lots 195 thru 198 &
E/W & N/S vac alleys & S1/2 vac Navarre St N & adj O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 531 N. Main St.
Key Number: 018-1014-0546
Legal Description: 36’ N. Side Lot 194 Original Plat of South Bend
Commonly Known As: 524 N. Lafayette Blvd.
Key Number: 018-1014-0547
Legal Description: 16 Ft N. Side 113 Ft. W. End Lot 193 30 Ft. S. Side Ex 20x52
Ft. SE Corner Lot 194 Original Plat of South Bend
Commonly Known As: 506 N. Lafayette Blvd.
Key Number: 018-1014-0548
Legal Description: 50 Ft. S. Side 113 Ft. W. End Lot 193 OP South Bend
Commonly Known As: 502 N. Lafayette Blvd.
Key Number: 018-1014-0549
Legal Description: 52 Ft. E. End Lot 193 20x52 Ft. SE Corner Lot 194 OP South
Bend
Commonly Known As: 215 W. Marion St.
Vacated Navarre Street as part of parcels Key Nos. 018-1014-540 (S ½) and 018-
1011-0400 (N ½)
EXHIBIT E
Form of Report to Commission
City of South Bend
Department of Community Investment
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:
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
_______________________________________
Position: _______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Development Agreement Review
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.$5,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
b. $5,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate Products
and Completed Operation
2.Property Damage
a.$5,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
b. $5,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate
C.Comprehensive Automobile Liability
1. Bodily Injury
a.$500,000.00 Each Person
b. $500,000.00 Each Accident
2.Property Damage
a.$500,000.00 Each Occurrence
EXHIBIT G
Ground Lease
EXHIBIT H
Lease Agreement
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LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement (“Lease”) or (“Agreement”) is made effective as of April 23rd, 2024
(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
“Landlord”), and Beacon Health System, an Indiana nonprofit corporation (the “Tenant”), with
offices at 3245 Health Drive, Granger, Indiana 46530 (each a “Party,” and together, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
A.As of the Effective Date of this Lease, Landlord owns certain real property and
improvements located in South Bend, Indiana, commonly known as parcel number 71-08-12-153-
003.000-026 and more particularly described in the description attached Exhibit 1 (the “Property”).
B.Tenant previously owned and occupied the Property pursuant to a Ground Lease,
which the Parties agreed to extinguish pursuant to the terms of a certain Development Agreement
made between the Parties, dated March 28, 2024.
C.The Parties have agreed that Tenant will be able to continue occupying and using a
portion of the existing space in the Property on the Effective Date for a limited time period and
under the terms set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth in
this Lease, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.Leased Premises. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from
Landlord the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Floors of the Property, as further depicted in the attached Exhibit
2 (the “Leased Premises”). Landlord reserves the right to perform maintenance and improvements
to the Property to modify, increase, or decrease the location, dimension, size, and height of
improvements in the Property at its sole discretion after consultation with Tenant.
2.Lease Term.
a.The term of this Lease shall begin on the Effective Date and end no later
than December 31, 2025, subject to the Termination and Surrender and Holdover
provisions set forth herein.
b.Tenant shall have the option to vacate and terminate a portion of the Leased
Premises at any time during the term of the Lease, with a written notice of that intention at
least 45 days in advance, with the reduction of Rent set forth herein.
3.Rent. In consideration hereof, the Tenant covenants and agrees to pay all existing
utility accounts in Tenant’s name before the Effective Date and other routine costs of building
maintenance and daily operations incurred by Tenant during the Lease Term, as described in
Section 9 of this Lease. Tenant shall keep all utilities currently in Tenant’s name throughout the
term of this Lease, except as otherwise set forth herein. The Parties acknowledge that immediately
prior to the Effective Date, Tenant owned and occupied the Property under a long-term lease and
had sufficient utilities for its needs as of the Effective Date. If new utilities must be added or
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accessed during the term of the Lease, Landlord may agree to allow the installation of such utility
service, provided that the Parties negotiate in good faith a cost sharing agreement acceptable to
Landlord in its sole discretion.
Rent shall be paid to Landlord as set forth below, in lawful United States currency without
notice, demand, deduction, set-off, counterclaim or recoupment, and without relief from valuation
or appraisement laws, in month installments commencing on the Effective Date and during the
entire term on or before the first (1st) day of each calendar month, in advance.
i.During the time Tenant leases the entirety of the Leased Premises, the rental amount
payable shall be Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) per month,
except for the initial month following the Effective Date, which shall be pro-rated.
ii.In the occasion that Tenant vacates the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floor of the Property and
only occupies the 1st Floor of the Property, the rental amount payable shall be Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per month. For the reduced rental rate to apply,
Tenant must provide written notice to Landlord at least 45 days in advance of its
intent to vacate the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floors of the Leased Premises.
In the event rent is not paid on or before the first day of the month it becomes due, Tenant shall
also pay Landlord a late charge, which shall be equal to $150.00 per day for each day rent is late
after the first of the month with a five (5) day grace period before late fees are charged.
4.Quiet Enjoyment. Landlord warrants that it is the owner in fee simple of the
Property, and that it has full right and authority to enter into this Lease, subject to all easements,
restrictions, liens, encumbrances, rights-of-way and other matters of record. Landlord agrees that
if Tenant observes all of the terms and conditions of, and performs all of its obligations under, this
Lease, then, at all times during the Term, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Tenant
shall have the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of possession of the Property, without any manner of
hindrance from parties claiming under, by, or through Landlord, except as otherwise set forth in
Section 1 of this Lease and as communicated to Tenant.
5.Use. The Property shall be used and occupied for physical therapy services and as
a health and fitness center and all other work performed by employees of Tenant in the ordinary
course of their duties on behalf of, associated with, and/or affiliated with Tenant and consistent
with Tenant’s past use of the Property. Tenant shall continue to retain the same rights to parking
during the term of this Lease as previously provided in the Ground Lease for the Property,
including the roof of the parking garage and other spaces otherwise designated. The Property may
not be used for any other purpose inconsistent with Tenant’s use before the Effective Date without
the prior written approval of the Landlord.
6. Landlord Maintenance and Repairs. Landlord agrees to maintain the Property in a
condition of safety and habitability appropriate to the use of the Property as physical therapy
services and as a health and fitness center and consistent with its condition as of the Effective Date.
Landlord shall, at its expense: (a) keep the building and its foundations, structure, floors, ceilings,
utility infrastructure, and roof of the Property in good order, repair and condition; and (b) maintain
the exterior walls of the Property in a structurally sound condition, except to the extent that there
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is damage caused by any act or omission of Tenant or its employees, agents, contractors, invitees
or licensees, and (c) replace window glass that may be damaged or broken, except to the extent
that any damage or breakage is caused by any act or omission of Tenant or its employees, agents,
contractors, invitees or licensees. Landlord shall be responsible for the alteration, renovation,
repairs, replacement and maintenance of all gas, water, electricity, heating, ventilating, and cooling
equipment and systems serving the Property (the “Utility Systems”); provided, however, that
Landlord may bill Tenant for any repairs or replacement if Landlord’s consultant determines with
reasonable certainty that the need to repair or replace the Utility Systems was solely and as a direct
result of Tenant’s misuse thereof or Tenant’s failure to notify the Landlord of any malfunctioning.
Except as provided in this Section 6, Landlord shall be obligated to make construction,
reconstruction, alterations, renovations, maintenance, repairs, replacements, or improvements of
any kind to or for the Property, or any fixtures or equipment contained therein.
7.Tenant Maintenance and Repairs. Tenant shall have access to the portions of the
2nd floor that contain pool mechanicals and is responsible for maintenance of the pool mechanicals
while Tenant continues to lease the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors of the building for the purpose of
operating a health and fitness center. Except for construction, reconstruction, alterations,
renovations, maintenance, or repairs to be performed by Landlord, Landlord’s obligations pursuant
to Section 6, or in areas used by Landlord, Tenant in the areas used by Tenant shall: (a) keep the
Property clean, neat, sanitary and safe, and in good order, repair and condition, including, without
limitation, that Tenant shall make all minor, routine maintenance, routine repairs, or routine
replacements to the Property and shall provide routine janitorial services at Tenant’s sole expense;
(b) keep all glass in windows, doors, fixtures, and other locations clean and in good order, repair,
and condition, and replace interior light bulbs or fluorescent lights as needed. The Tenant shall be
responsible for notifying the Landlord of any visible, known damage to, malfunctioning of, or
apparent repairs necessary to be made to the Utility Systems used by Tenant in the Property. Said
improvements shall be agreed to without amending this Lease and performed by Landlord with
Tenant reimbursing Landlord after completion and approval of the improvements. Tenant’s
improvements under this clause and Tenant’s responsibility shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00), documented by sufficient invoices. Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions,
repairs, or improvements to the Leased Premises unless agreed to by Landlord in advance.
8.Hazardous Substances. With the exception of chemicals typically used for the
maintenance of swimming pools, the Tenant shall not knowingly cause or permit the use,
generation, release, manufacture, refining, production, processing, storage, or disposal of any
hazardous substances, as that term is defined under any present or future federal, state, or municipal
law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to the environmental condition of the Property
(“Hazardous Substances”). Should the Landlord knowingly require the use or storage of any
Hazardous Substances for any purpose allowed herein, except as otherwise noted, Landlord shall
provide notice to Tenant of Landlord’s use or storage of such Hazardous Substance and the purpose
thereof. Tenant may continue to store substances for maintenance of the pool facilities while this
Lease remains active, but upon Landlord’s request, Tenant must remove any remaining Hazardous
Substances upon termination of the Lease.
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9.Utility Services. The Parties acknowledge that Tenant owned and occupied the
Property pursuant to the terms of a Ground Lease immediately prior to entering into this Lease.
Tenant acknowledges that the Property previously contained the necessary mains, meters,
connections, and conduits for gas, water, and sewer facilities and electric service to the Property,
as well as equipment, products, goods, services, materials, and supplies needed for proper
operation of the heating ventilating and cooling system (“HVAC System”) located in the Property.
During the time Tenant leases the Leased Premises, Tenant shall: (a) maintain accounts for all
sewer, water, gas, electricity, telephone, and other utility services (“Utilities”) used by Tenant at
the Property solely in its name; (b) promptly pay all charges for Utilities in Tenant’s name; and (c)
deliver to Landlord, upon demand, receipts or other satisfactory evidence of payment of the
charges for Utilities. In the occasion that Tenant vacates the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floors of the Property
and only occupies the 1st Floor of the Property, the Parties shall transfer all Utilities into Landlord’s
name, and Landlord shall become responsible for paying all Utilities expenses associated with the
Property. At all times, Landlord shall provide the equipment, products, goods, services, materials,
and supplies needed for proper operation of the HVAC System as of the Effective Date and through
the term of the Lease.
10.Loss of Use. In the event the Leased Premises are made untenable or are partially
destroyed by weather, Act of God, act of nature, water, gas, fire, explosion, or other casualty,
provided such total or partial destruction is not caused by Tenant, (a) the Lease Premises shall be
repaired as speedily as possible, at Landlord’s sole discretion and expense; and (b) either Party
may elect to terminate this Lease by notifying the other Party in writing within thirty (30) days of
the casualty.
11. Tenant Abandonment. Tenant understands and agrees if it abandons the Leased
Premises during the term of this tenancy, Tenant shall not be relieved of its duties and obligations
under this Lease before the date of abandonment. Exercise of Tenant’s rights under the Compliance
or Termination provisions shall not constitute abandonment.
12.Force Majeure. With the exception of the payment of Rent, in the event that either
Party is unable to perform any of its obligations under this Lease, or to enjoy any of its benefits,
because of pandemic; epidemic; water, gas, fire, explosion, or other casualty; natural disaster; or
decrees of governmental bodies not the fault of the affected Party (“Force Majeure Event”), the
Party who has been so affected shall immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible under the
circumstances give notice to the other Party and shall do everything possible to resume
performance. Upon receipt of such notice, all obligations under this Lease shall be immediately
suspended. If the period of nonperformance exceeds thirty (30) days from the receipt of notice of
the Force Majeure Event, the Party whose ability to perform has not been so affected may, by
giving written notice, terminate this Lease.
13.Tenant’s Liability Insurance. Tenant, at its expense, shall maintain during the
Lease Term and any holdover period, commercial general liability insurance on the Property
covering Tenant as the named insured and identifying Landlord as an “additional insured” with
terms satisfactory to Landlord and with companies qualified to do business in the State, for limits
of not less than $1,000,000.00 for bodily injury, including death resulting therefrom, and personal
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injury for any one (1) occurrence, $1,000,000.00 property damage insurance, or a combined single
limit in the amount of $5,000,000.00. At all times, Tenant shall maintain limits naming Landlord
as an “additional insured” in an amount sufficient to cover any possible liability Landlord may
have pursuant the amounts set forth at Indiana Code § 34-13-3-4, as the same may be amended,
superseded or recodified from time to time. Landlord will continue to maintain during the Lease
Term and any holdover period the types and amounts of coverage it had as of the Effective Date.
14.Coverage Verification. All policies of insurance required by this Lease to be
maintained by Tenant shall be in a form, and maintained with an insurer, reasonably satisfactory
to Landlord, and Tenant shall provide written notice to Landlord at least thirty (30) days in advance
of the cancellation, termination, or change of or to any such policy. Additionally, Tenant shall
cause Landlord to receive certificates of such insurance, duly executed by the insurance company
or the general agency writing such policies, and effective not later than the Effective Date. Tenant
shall cause Landlord to receive appropriate renewal or replacement certificates not less than ten
(10) days prior to the expiration of any such policy or policies. Tenant shall also furnish Landlord
with certificates evidencing such coverages from time to time upon Landlord’s request. If Tenant
shall fail to timely procure or renew any of the insurance required under this Lease, Landlord may
obtain replacement coverage and the cost of same shall be payable by Tenant immediately.
15.Assignment and Sublease. Tenant shall not assign this Lease or sublet the Property.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Tenant shall be liable without
limitation for the acts and omissions of any third party allowed by Tenant to use the Property.
16.Indemnification. To the extent allowed by law and subject to the limits of Indiana’s
Tort Immunity Statute, Tenant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Landlord from any and
all loss, costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees), and liability on account of any damages,
injuries, claims, and demands to the extent caused by negligent errors, omissions, or misconduct
of Tenant, its agents, invitees, or employees but only to the extent that same are caused by the
negligence, misconduct, or other fault of Tenant, its agents, invitees, or employees. To the extent
allowed by law and subject to the limits of Indiana’s Tort Immunity Statute, Landlord shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tenant from all loss, costs (including reasonable attorney’s
fees), and liability on account of any damages, injuries, claims, and demands to the extent caused
by the negligent errors, omissions, or misconduct of Landlord, its agents, invitees, or employees.
17.Termination. In the event that either Party breaches any covenant or obligation in
this lease, including the nonpayment of rent and any late fees assessed, the non-breaching Party
shall give the breaching party written notice of any intent to terminate this lease for such breach
and of the cause therefore. If the breaching Party does not correct the breach specified within thirty
(30) days (or, in the event the breach is of a nature that cannot be reasonably remedied within thirty
(30) days, fails to commence to remedy such breach within thirty (30) days and continue with
reasonable diligence to correct same) this Lease may then be terminated by thirty (30) days’ written
notice by the non-breaching Party to the breaching Party for such uncured cause. Upon cancellation
or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall be released from any further obligation under the terms
of this Lease arising after the date of such termination. If the Lease is cancelled or terminated due
to an uncured breach by Tenant, Tenant must vacate the Property within ten (10) business days.
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Tenant may terminate the lease for any reason upon five (5) business days written notice to
Landlord.
18. Surrender and Holdover. Upon the termination of this Lease by lapse of time or
otherwise, Tenant agrees that it will surrender and deliver to Landlord possession of the Property
in substantially the same condition as on the Effective Date, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
Tenant shall remove all of Tenant’s personal property prior to such surrender and delivery. Any
personal property not removed by Tenant within ten (10) business days of Landlord’s written
demand will be deemed abandoned and Landlord may, after a 2nd written notice allowing one (1)
business day, dispose of such personal property as allowed under Ind. Code § 5-22-22. In the event
that Tenant does not vacate the Property upon the termination of this Lease, Tenant shall pay
Landlord a delay fee in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per day through December
31, 2025. If Tenant has not vacated the Property as of January 1, 2025, Tenant shall pay Landlord
a delay fee in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day. This Section shall survive
the termination of this Lease.
19. Notices. Any notices or communications required or requested to be given under
the terms of this Lease shall be deemed properly given if mailed by United States mail, registered
and with postage prepaid, if to:
To Landlord at:
Executive Director of Community Investment
Department of Community Investment
City of South Bend
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 1200N
South Bend, Indiana 46601
With a copy to:
Corporation Counsel
Department of Law
City of South Bend
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 1200S
South Bend, Indiana 46601
To Tenant at:
Beacon Health System, Inc.
3245 Health Drive
Granger, IN 46530
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With a copy to:
Beacon Properties Administration
100 Navarre Plate, Suite 6645
South Bend, IN 46601
Addresses for notices may be changed by delivery notice of such change in the manner provided
above.
20. Brokers. Landlord and Tenant each represent and warrant that they have not
obligated the other to compensate any real estate agent, broker or finder or their intermediary in
connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Lease.
21. Severability. If any provisions of this Lease shall be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder hereof shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect.
22. 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
any 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, nor shall any waiver of any right,
remedy, power or privilege with respect to any occurrence 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.
23. Counterparts; Signatures. This Agreement may be separately executed in
counterparts by the Parties, and the same, when taken together, will be regarded as one original
Agreement. Electronically transmitted signatures will be regarded as original signatures.
24. Authority. Each undersigned person signing on behalf of their respective Party
certifies that they are duly authorized to bind their respective Party to the terms of this Agreement.
25. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana. Any dispute arising hereunder shall
be heard in the state courts located in St. Joseph County.
26. Entire Agreement. The Lease contains the entire agreement and understanding
between the Parties hereto and may not be amended or changed except by agreement in writing
executed by the Parties.
27. Successors and Assigns. This Lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the Parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns.
28. Compliance. The Parties shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and
ordinances, lawful orders, and regulations affecting the Property, and the health, cleanliness,
safety, construction, occupancy and use of same, in effect from time to time. Further, the Parties
covenant and agree to make a good faith effort to provide and maintain a drug-free workplace at
the Property. Tenant and Landlord shall give written notice to the other within one (1) business
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day after receiving actual notice that any employee of Tenant or Landlord has been convicted of a
criminal drug violation occurring at the Property. Additionally, the Tenant shall comply with all
applicable laws and regulations in their hiring and employment practices and policies for any
activity occurring at the Property and covered by this Lease. The Tenant shall also comply with
all federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations, and standards applicable to their activities
pursuant to this Lease including, but not limited to, the requirements imposed by Ind. Code 22-9-
1-10 (non-discrimination), the provisions of Ind. Code 5-22-16.5 (disqualification for dealings
with the government of Iran), and the provisions of Ind. Code 22-5-1.7 (requiring E-Verify for
new employees and prohibiting employment of unauthorized aliens). Each of the foregoing
provisions is incorporated herein as if set forth in full, and the Tenant certifies that it is in
compliance with each such provision and shall remain in compliance through the term of this
Lease. The Tenant certifies by entering into this Lease neither it nor its respective executives nor
any of their respective subcontractors are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from entering into this Lease by any federal agency or
by any department, agency or political subdivision within the United States.
29.Memorandum of Lease. Upon written request by Tenant, a Memorandum of Lease
in recordable form shall be executed by both Parties and recorded in conformance with the laws
of the State of Indiana at Tenant’s sole cost and expense.
Signature Page Follows
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have duly executed this Lease as of the
day and year written below.
“LANDLORD”
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
______________________________
Troy Warner, Vice President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
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“TENANT”
BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
______________________________
Jeffrey P. Costello, Chief Financial Officer
Date: ____________________
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EXHIBIT 1
Description of Property
Portions (as described herein) of Lot 1 as shown on the recorded plat of Leighton Plaza First Minor
Subdivision recorded on February 23, 2017, as Document No. 1704410 in the Office of the
Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana. [Parcel Key No. 018-3006-0190; State Parcel ID: 71-08-
12-153-003.000-026]
Commonly Known As: 111 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601 (Fitness Center and
Office Space) and 130 S. Main St., South Bend, Indiana 46601 (Parking Garage).
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EXHIBIT 2
Floor Plans
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement (this “Agreement”), is effective as of March 28, 2024 (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 Great Lakes Capital Development, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability
Company, with offices at 7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100, Granger, IN 46530 (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 Parties are, together with this Agreement, entering into a certain Real
Estate Purchase Agreement with Beacon Health System, Inc. and its subsidiaries Memorial
Hospital of South Bend, Inc. and Beacon Medical Group, Inc. (f/k/a Memorial Health System,
Inc.) (collectively, “Beacon”) for (a) Developer’s acquisition of certain real property from Beacon
as generally described in Exhibit A, together with all improvements thereon and all easements,
rights, licenses, and other interests appurtenant thereto (collectively the “Project Property”), and
(b) Commission’s agreement to enter into this Agreement as well as a separate Development
Agreement with Beacon, in furtherance of future development projects related to the Project
Property and other Beacon property (the “Beacon Purchase Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, upon acquisition of the Project Property under the Beacon Purchase
Agreement, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Developer intends to
improve, construct, renovate, or otherwise rehabilitate certain elements of such Project Property
in accordance with the project plan (the “Project Plan”) attached hereto as Exhibit B, using a
combination of private financing and public funding (collectively, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project Property is located within the corporate boundaries of the City of
South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), within the River West 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 Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission seeks to support the Project, which will include the
development of new housing units, a new hotel, and additional retail and office space, all in the
downtown Area; and
WHEREAS, the Commission believes that accomplishing the Project as described herein
advances a public good, the expected benefits of which exceed the expected costs to the
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Commission, and 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 Plan 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; and
WHEREAS, the Developer (or an entity under common control with Developer) owns
certain real property described in Exhibit I in a redevelopment area, together with all
improvements thereon and all easements, rights, licenses, and other interests appurtenant thereto
(collectively, the “Developer Property”), which is situated in the Area and is set forth on the
acquisition list related thereto, pursuant to Commission’s Resolution No. 550; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to acquire the Developer Property and,
simultaneously with this Agreement, the Developer and Commission are entering into a certain
Purchase Agreement (in the form attached as Exhibit J (the “Purchase Agreement”)) for
Developer’s sale of such Developer Property to Commission.
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:
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 at least (i) Twenty-Four Million
Dollars ($24,000,000.00) of tax increment finance revenues, and (ii) contingent upon an executed
agreement by one or more of the Parties with the Northern Indiana Regional Development
Authority (“RDA”) for its Regional Economic Acceleration Development Initiative and direction
of funding thereunder to the Commission, the amount of Eleven Million Seven Hundred Eighty
Thousand Dollars ($11,780,000.00) (“READI Grant”); all of which shall be used for paying the
costs associated with the construction, equipping, inspection and delivery of the Local Public
Improvements and Project.
1.4 Private Investment. “Private Investment” means an amount (provided the Funding
Amount includes the READI Grant), no less than One Hundred Two Million Dollars
($102,000,000.00), not including the Funding Amount, to be expended by the Developer after the
Effective Date (subject to Commission’s satisfaction of its obligations hereunder) for the costs
associated with constructing the improvements set forth in the Project Plan, including architectural,
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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 Project 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. FEASIBILITY AND DUE DILIGENCE ON PROJECT PROPERTY.
3.1 General Planning Process.
(a)The Parties agree, as a condition of commencing construction of the Project,
to continue to cooperate in good faith to prepare, evaluate and agree (if mutual agreement
may be reached) on a planning schedule for (i) refinement of the scope of the Project Plan
and Local Public Improvements, (ii) review of total anticipated costs of the Project and
models estimating operating performance of each aspect of the Project Plan, and (iii) timing
for critical milestones to confirm both (x) mutual agreement to the scope of Project, and
(y) that as a requirement for advancement, financial metrics for the Project Plan meet or
exceed an eight percent (8%) return on cost, prior to finalizing construction plans for
submission to the Commission for the Project or otherwise being obligated to commence
construction on the Project Property (the “Mutual Project Diligence”). The Mutual Project
Diligence shall be completed no later than eighteen (18) months from the Effective Date.
Subject to both Developer acquiring the Project Property under the Beacon Purchase
Agreement and the Parties’ reaching agreement to the Mutual Project Diligence, the Parties
will execute an addendum hereto, to reflect any applicable changes and an agreement to
commence Project construction/advancement (“Notice to Commence”), which may also
confirm additional terms and conditions regarding each element of Local Public
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Improvements and/or the Project with respect to plans, specifications, timeline and funding
to ensure coordination and completion of all work to support the Project.
(b)As part of Mutual Project Diligence, Developer may, from time to time,
elect to submit to the Commission for its review schematic design or development drawings,
which will be reviewed in accordance with Section 4.8. The Commission shall cause the
City’s Executive Director of Community Investment, or their designee (“Reviewer”), to
provide notice of approval or disapproval within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the
proposed drawings under Section 4.8. If proposed drawings or plans are disapproved, the
Reviewer shall explain in a written notice specific reasons for the disapproval, and
Developer shall be entitled to submit revised proposed drawings. Any subsequent
submission to address a disapproved item will be reviewed within ten (10) days after
receipt of the revised proposed drawings; provided, however, that the Commission and
Reviewer may not then disapprove of any feature that was included in prior proposed
drawings that was not disapproved unless in the reasonable good faith judgment of the
Reviewer, the revisions materially adversely affect such feature. This process shall
continue until the drawings submitted are fully approved.
(c)The Commission covenants and agrees to pay directly (or reimburse
Developer) for any costs incurred by Developer in connection with acquiring and owning
the Project Property between the date of acquisition of such property and the earlier of the
date on which (i) the Parties agree to a Notice to Commence, or (ii) the Commission
acquires the Project Property under the Option Agreement. Such costs include, for example,
any environmental, survey or other diligence costs before acquisition, real estate taxes,
insurance premiums, utility services and related costs of holding the Project Property
and/or leasing the same to Beacon for continued parking rights. Any such costs will be
paid directly by Commission or otherwise reimbursed to Developer within thirty (30) days
of Developer providing an invoice together with supporting documentation of the costs
incurred.
3.2 Other Diligence on Project Property. The execution of the Notice to Commence is
subject to the satisfaction or waiver in writing of the following terms and conditions:
(a)Project Property. Developer shall have acquired title to the Project Property
under the Beacon Purchase Agreement.
(b)READI Grant. The RDA shall have awarded the READI Grant (and such
amount be included in the Funding Amount), for investment in the Local Public
Improvements and/or Project.
(c)Additional Property. The Commission shall have acquired, at its sole cost
and expense, and transferred to Developer (or caused the following to be transferred to
Developer) to become part of the Project Property, certain property generally located at
333 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (identified as Parcel No. 018-1003-0112) currently
owned by 300 North Michigan Associates, LLC (the “300 North Michigan Site”)
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(d)Billboards. The Commission shall have at its sole cost and expense
terminated all easement or other rights of any billboards to remain on the Project Property,
including on the 300 North Michigan Site and on property generally referred to as 324 N.
Main Street and caused such billboards to be removed (or have reached an agreement
acceptable to the Developer for such owner of the billboards to remove the billboards from
the Project Property).
(e)INDOT. The Indiana Department of Transportation shall have agreed to
any right of way dedications or reconfigurations as may be required by the Parties in
connection with the Project.
(f)Final Plans. Final plans for the Project shall have been completed and
approved by the Commission or Reviewer under Sections 3.1 and/or 4.8 hereof.
(g)Required Permits. Developer shall have obtained (or determined that it will
be able to obtain) all required permits and all permits related to the Project.
(h)Tax Abatement. The Commission shall have supported a proposal to the
Common Council of the City of South Bend for a ten (10) year real property tax abatement
with respect to the Project, on a schedule acceptable to Developer.
(i)Notice to Commence. The Parties shall have confirmed, through the Mutual
Project Diligence, final scope of the Project and agreement to anticipated economics related
to the development and operation of the Project.
(j)Entitlements. The Project Property shall have been zoned to permit the
construction of the Project, with issuance of any required variances and other approvals
with respect to the Project.
(k)Platting. Developer shall have created a plat for the Project Property with
separate legal lots of record for components of the Project.
(l)Local Public Improvements. Developer (or its affiliate or designee) and
Commission (or the City of South Bend), as applicable, shall have agreed to terms of a
certain (i) Ground Lease, for the lease of ground to the Commission for its construction
and location of one or more parking garage structures, and (ii) perpetual easement in favor
of Developer, for Developer’s right to use structural components of such garage in
connection with construction of the Project, and a license agreement for access to and use
of certain parking spaces within the garage structures to serve the Project.
(m)Purchase Agreement. The Parties shall have closed on the purchase and
sale of Developer’s Property pursuant to the Purchase Agreement set forth in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit J.
(n)Option to Purchase. The Parties shall have executed the Option to Purchase
Agreement in the form (or substantially similar to the form) attached hereto as Exhibit
Gand executed, recorded, and placed of record in the office of the County Recorder of St.
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Joseph County, Indiana a memorandum of the Option set forth in Section 6, in the form (or
substantially similar to the form) attached hereto as Exhibit H.
If one or more of the conditions set forth in this Section is not, or cannot be, timely and
completely satisfied, then, as its sole and exclusive remedy, Developer may elect (absent mutual
agreement to the contrary) to: (i) waive in writing satisfaction of the conditions and proceed with
the Notice to Commence; or (ii) terminate this Agreement by a written notice to the Commission.
In the event the Developer elects to terminate this Agreement in accordance with this Section 3,
the Commission shall have the option to purchase the Project Property from the Developer, under
the terms set forth in Section 6. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein,
Developer and Commission shall work diligently and in good faith to satisfy the conditions set
forth in this Section 3.
SECTION 4. DEVELOPER’S DEVELOPMENT 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. For the avoidance of all doubt, the
Commission’s completion of the Local Public Improvements, in the timeframes and as further
described in this Agreement, or as agreed in a Notice to Commence after Mutual Project Diligence,
shall be a condition precedent to any and all obligations of the Developer relating to this Agreement.
4.2 The Project. After the later of (a) acquiring fee title to the Project Property, and (b)
Developer’s execution of a Notice to Commence, the Developer will expend, subject to the
Commission’s satisfaction of its obligations hereunder related to advancement of the Funding
Amount and timely completion of the Local Public Improvements, the Private Investment
necessary to perform all necessary work to complete the improvements set forth in the Project Plan
attached hereto as Exhibit B and the plans and specifications which will be approved by the
Commission’s Reviewer, or their designee, pursuant to Section 4.8 (“Submission of Plans and
Specifications for Project”) of this Agreement, which improvements shall comply with all zoning
and land use laws and ordinances.
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.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary contained herein, the Parties agree to
work with the engineering firm designated by Developer for the Project, to prepare the design for
the Local Public Improvements at Commission’s expense. The Parties acknowledge that (i) the
Commission is responsible for such expenses, including those if any incurred for such design prior
to the Parties entering into a Notice to Commence, and (ii) from and after the Notice to Commence,
the Parties agree to seek reimbursement from the READI Grant if applicable for such expenses.
Developer, on behalf of and in collaboration and cooperation with the Commission, shall
coordinate the preparation of the plans and specifications for the Local Public Improvements,
which plans and specifications shall be submitted to and approved by the Commission prior to
bidding (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed).
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4.4 Lease and Grant of Easement. Upon the execution of the Notice to Commence, the
Developer will grant to the Commission (a) a ground lease, for the pad site location for each of the
garage structures contemplated to be constructed by Commission within the Project Property, and
(b)a temporary, non-exclusive easement on, in, over, under and across any part(s) of the Project
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 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.
4.5 Grant of Structure Easement and Parking License. Upon the execution of the Notice
to Commence, the Commission and Developer will enter into a perpetual structure easement, in
such a form to be mutually agreed, for the grant by the City (or Commission) to Developer of an
easement and related rights to use structural components of the garage structures to be constructed
by Commission in connection with Developer’s construction of the Project. Simultaneously upon
execution of the Notice to Commence, the Commission and Developer will enter into a license for
Developer’s right to access and to use certain parking spaces within the garage structures to serve
the Project. The intent of the license will also reserve to the Commission all rights and
responsibilities with respect to the maintenance and operation of the garage, as well as retention
of a certain portion of the Parking Garages to be controlled by the Commission for the right and
benefit of Beacon Health Systems and/or its affiliates.
4.6 Timeframe for Completion.
(a)Provided that the Parties enter into a Notice to Commencement and
Commission has completed the Local Public Improvements by June 30, 2026 (or such other
date as may be agreed in the Notice to Commence), the Developer hereby agrees to
complete the Project in two phases as set forth in the Project Plan (“Phase 1” and “Phase
2”) and any other obligations the Developer may have under this Agreement. The
Developer further agrees the total Project will be completed in accordance with the Project
Plan attached hereto as Exhibit B (unless otherwise agreed in a Notice to Commence).
Subject to the terms of any such Notice to Commence, Phase 1 shall be completed by the
later of (i) 24 months following Commission’s completion of the Parking Garage and Local
Public Improvements for Phase I, or (ii) December 31, 2026, and Phase 2 shall be
completed by the later of (iii) 24 months following Commission’s completion of the
Parking Garage and Local Public Improvements for Phase II, or (iv) December 31, 2028
(collectively, the “Mandatory Project Completion Dates”).
(b)The Developer’s failure to complete Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the Project or
any other obligations the Developer may have under this Agreement by the Mandatory
Project Completion Dates will constitute a default under this Agreement without any
requirement of notice or an opportunity to cure such failure. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Developer may extend the Mandatory Project Completion Dates by two (2) additional
twelve (12) month periods, provided that at least 33% of the Project has already been
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completed. In order to extend the Mandatory Project Completion Dates, Developer shall
provide written notice to Commission of the extension at least one month prior to the
applicable Mandatory Project Completion Date.
4.7 Reporting Obligations. Upon substantial completion of the Project, the Developer
hereby agrees to (or cause its general contractor to) report to the Commission the number of local
contractors and local laborers involved in the Project and the amount of contracts entered into with
local contractors related to the Project.
4.8 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 (other than for planning and design related engagements for
the Local Public Improvements), the Developer shall deliver a complete set thereof to the
Commission’s Reviewer, or their designee who will promptly approve the plans or will work in
good faith with the Developer to reasonably modify said plans and specifications for the Project
and thereafter approve the plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Parties agree
that with respect to each item of a Local Public Improvement, including site work, the Parking
Garages and related public work:
(a) The Parties will cooperate, in good faith, to further establish a scope of work,
schedule for completion and budget for items of such work;
(b) The Parties will enter into an addendum hereto, containing the agreed terms
and conditions concerning the plans, specifications and timeline for each component of the
Local Public Improvements for Developer to cause to be constructed (or to manage as part
of the overall Project); and
(c) Commission shall pay the cost to design and construct the Local Public
Improvements in accordance with each addendum for such work, which costs shall at least
total the Funding Amount.
4.9 Reporting Obligations. On or before June 30 and December 31 of each year from
and after the Parties enter into a Notice to Commence, 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 Project Property.
4.10 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 subject to the terms of this Agreement.
4.11 Specifications for Local Public Improvements. The Commission will be
responsible for the preparation of all bid specifications related to the Local Public Improvements,
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and the Commission will pay all costs and expenses of such preparation. The Commission will
seek Developer’s approval of the bid specifications, which consent will not be unreasonably
withheld. Thereafter the Commission 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 Local
Public Improvements in its reasonable discretion and may request revisions or amendments to be
made to the same. The Commission shall not be required to expend the Funding Amount on the
Local Public Improvements (other than for planning and design related engagements for the Local
Public Improvements) until the Engineering Department has approved all bid specifications.
4.12 Non-Interference. Developer hereby agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts
to minimize disruption for those living and working near the Project Property during construction
of the Project.
4.13 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
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 G 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).
4.14 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 DEVELOPMENT 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)After the Developer has obtained fee simple title to the Project Property, 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 in accordance with each addendum to be agreed to
between the Parties (as referred in Section 4.8 above).
(b)Before any work on the Local Public Improvements will commence, (i) the
Commission will have received satisfactory plans and specifications for the Project and
responded in accordance with Section 4.8 (“Submission of Plans and Specifications for
Project”) of this Agreement, and (ii) the Engineering Department will have received
satisfactory bid specifications for the Local Public Improvements and approved the same
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in accordance with Section 4.11 (“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,
by providing reasonable notice to the Developer.
5.3 Reporting Obligations. Upon the letting of contracts for substantial portions of the
Local Public Improvements and again upon substantial completion of the Local Public
Improvements, the Commission hereby agrees to report to the Developer, the amount of bid awards
for each contract related to the Local Public Improvements, and information regarding which
contractor is awarded each contract with respect to the Local Public Improvements. Additionally,
on or before June 30 and December 31 of each year until substantial completion of the Local Public
Improvements, the Commission shall submit to the Developer a report, in the format similar to
Exhibit E, demonstrating the Commission’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 of the Local Public Improvements completed to date, (ii) an update on the Local
Public Improvements project schedule, and (iii) an itemized accounting generally identifying the
Funding Amount expended to the date of the report.
5.4 Easements. Other than the Easement the Developer will be granting the
Commission, as contemplated in Section 4.4, the Commission shall obtain any and all other
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 Improvements
and the Project.
5.5 Additional Easements. In addition, without limiting the foregoing, as a condition to
Developer’s obligations hereunder, the Parties will enter into a permanent easement (as
contemplated in Section 4.5 above) regarding the right of Developer to use certain parking areas
within the Parking Garages as well as a permanent easement allowing Developer to attach to
structural components of the Parking Garages for purposes of the design and construction of real
estate improvements adjacent to and connected to such Parking Garages.
5.6 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.
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5.7 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. OPTION TO PURCHASE PROJECT PROPERTY.
6.1 Generally. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Commission’s commitment
to construct the Local Public Improvements is inextricably connected to the Developer’s
commitment to develop the Project Property as set forth herein, and the Commission’s construction
of the Local Public Improvements will occur before the Developer begins significant vertical
construction work towards completing the Project Plan. The Parties further acknowledge and
agree that the Project Plan is one piece of a greater downtown South Bend plan for development
of the Madison Lifestyle District, and if the Developer does not proceed with constructing the
Project as set forth herein, the Commission shall be entitled to an exclusive option to purchase the
Project Property (“Option”), as further defined herein. More specifically, upon Developer
acquiring the Project Property, the Parties agree to execute an Option to Purchase, in the form (or
substantially similar to the form) attached hereto as Exhibit G. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
Developer does not acquire the Project Property from Beacon, this Section 6 shall become null
and void.
6.2 Events to Trigger Option to Purchase. The Commission shall have the right to
exercise its Option if:
(a)The conditions set forth in Section 3.2 cannot be fulfilled and the Developer
elects to terminate this Agreement as a result; or
(b)Developer fails to secure construction financing for the Project and
commence construction of Phase 1 of the Project within Twelve (12) months following
Commission’s completion of the Local Public Improvements related to such Phase 1 of the
Project.
6.3 Exercise of Option. The Commission may exercise its Option by delivering written
notice of such intent in writing no later than ninety (90) days following the trigger event(s) as set
forth in Section 6.2. In the event the Commission exercises its Option, the purchase price shall be
One Dollar ($1.00), and Developer shall convey the Project Property to the Commission by Special
Warranty Deed.
6.4 Recording of Memorandum. Upon the Developer’s acquisition of title to the
Project Property, the Parties shall execute, record, and place of record a memorandum of this
Option, in the form (or substantially similar to the form) attached hereto in Exhibit H, in the office
of the County Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
6.5 Release of Option. Promptly upon (or simultaneously with) Developer’s
commencement of construction of Phase 1 of the Project and its closing on construction financing
for such Phase 1, the Commission will issue to Developer a certificate acknowledging such
commencement and releasing Commission’s Option in the Property (the “Option Release”). The
Parties agree to record the Option Release immediately upon issuance, and Developer will pay the
costs of recordation.
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SECTION 7. COOPERATION IN THE EVENT OF LEGAL CHALLENGE.
7.1 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;
however, Developer shall reimburse the Commission for its reasonable attorneys’ fees associated
with the Commission’s defense of this Agreement against a third-party lawsuit challenging
Developer’s authority or actions hereunder. In no event shall the Commission be required to bear
the fees and costs of the Developer’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 7.1, which
shall survive such invalidation, nullification, or setting aside.
SECTION 8. DEFAULT.
8.1 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 8.1, then no default shall exist and the noticing Party
shall take no further action.
8.2 Liquidated Damages and Option to Purchase.
(a)In the event Developer fails to commence construction of the Project within
the time frame set forth in Section 6.2(b), the Commission shall have (i) the exclusive right
to exercise its Option to purchase the Project Property by following the procedures set forth
in Section 6; and (ii) be entitled to recover from Developer, as liquidated damages, One
Hundred Fifty Percent (150%) of the portion of the Funding Amount expended by the
Commission in furtherance of its Local Public Improvements that is specific to Developer’s
Project Plan and which cannot be reused for other development plans of the Project
Property (“Liquidated Damages”).
(b)If and in the event Developer fails to (i) complete Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the
Project by the applicable Mandatory Project Completion Date, or (ii) expend the full
amount of the Private Investment for the Project upon the completion of Phase 2, then the
Commission shall be entitled to recover from Developer, all Liquidated Damages together
with any other remedies available under this Agreement including, without limitation, this
Section 8.
If the Developer fails to perform and complete the work within the timeframe for
completion, the Parties agree that the Liquidated Damages shall be considered not as a penalty,
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but as agreed upon monetary damages sustained by the Commission, the City, and citizens of
South Bend for the Commission’s direct investment into the Project, the negative impact upon the
Commission’s ability to develop other projects in South Bend, and expenses of City employees
supporting the Project, including redevelopment staff, engineering staff, legal department staff,
and a construction manager on site.
8.3 General Remedies. Whenever an event of default occurs, the non-defaulting party
may take whatever actions at law or in equity are necessary or appropriate to: (a) collect any
payments due under this Agreement; (b) protect the rights granted to the non-defaulting party
under this Agreement; (c) enforce the performance or observance by the defaulting party of any
term or condition of this Agreement (including, without limitation, the right to specifically enforce
any such term or condition); or (d) cure, for the account of the defaulting party, any failure of the
defaulting party to perform or observe a material term or condition of this Agreement to be
performed or observed by it. If the non-defaulting party incurs any costs or expenses, as well as
attorneys’ fees, in connection with exercising its rights and remedies under, or enforcing, this
Agreement, then the defaulting party shall reimburse the non-defaulting party for all such costs
and expenses, as well as reasonable attorneys’ fees.
8.4 Force Majeure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Agreement, neither 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
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 9. NO AGENCY, JOINT VENTURE, OR PARTNERSHIP; CONFLICT OF
INTEREST; INDEMNITY.
9.1 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.
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9.2 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.
9.3 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 Developer’s actions involving the Local
Public Improvements or the Project. Further, the Parties agree that their approval of each other’s
plans or specifications does not create any liability to the approving party, and, to the extent that
such liability may be found, the party that created the plans or specifications shall fully indemnify
the approving party against any claims arising from such plans or specifications.
SECTION 10. MISCELLANEOUS.
10.1 Other Necessary Acts. Each Party shall execute and deliver to the other Party all
such other further instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the
matters contemplated by this Agreement and to provide and secure to the other Party 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.
10.2 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.
10.3 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.
10.4 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.
10.5 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
any 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.
10.6 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: Great Lakes Capital Development LLC
7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100
Granger, IN 46530
Attn: Audra Sieradzki
E-mail: asieradzki@greatlakescapital.com
With a copy to: Rich Deahl
E-mail: rdeahl@greatlakescapital.com
Commission: South Bend Redevelopment Commission
1400S 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
1200S County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Corporation Counsel
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10.7 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.
10.8 Interpretation; Governing Law. This Agreement was negotiated by the Parties at
arm’s length and each of the Parties hereto has reviewed the Agreement after the opportunity to
consult with independent legal counsel. Neither Party shall be deemed the drafter of the
Agreement, and neither Party shall maintain that the language in this Agreement shall be construed
against any signatory hereto. The captions and Section numbers of this Agreement are for
convenience and in no way define or limit the scope or intent of the Sections of this Agreement.
Further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no person other than the Parties hereto,
and their permitted assigns, shall have any right of action under this Agreement. This Agreement
is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana.
10.9 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event the Commission pursues any legal action (including
arbitration) to enforce or interpret this Agreement, Developer shall pay Commission’s reasonable
attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses (including expert witness fees).
10.10 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,
and all of the terms, covenants, and conditions hereof shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of
the Parties herein.
10.11 Tax Advice. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for its own
federal, state, and/or local tax obligations or consequences that may arise from or relate to this
Agreement. Neither Party is relying on any representation that may be made by the other regarding
the tax consequences of the matters contemplated herein and shall hold the other Party harmless
from any adverse tax consequences resulting from any and all provisions of this Agreement.
10.12 Assignment. The Developer’s rights under this Agreement shall be personal to the
Developer and shall not run with the land. None of the Parties shall assign this Agreement without
the prior written approval of the other parties hereto; provided that (a) without the prior written
approval of Developer, the Commission may assign this Agreement to another agency, board,
commission, department and/or instrumentality of the City of South Bend, Indiana; and (b) without
the prior written approval of the Commission, Developer may (i) assign this Agreement to any
affiliate or principal of Developer (which is under common control); or (ii) collaterally assign this
Agreement to its construction financing lender. In the event the Developer seeks the Commission’s
consent to any such assignment, the Developer shall provide to the Commission all relevant
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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).
10.13 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.
10.14 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.
10.15 Exhibits. All exhibits described herein and attached hereto are incorporated into
this Agreement by reference.
10.16 Entire Agreement. Except for as may be provided in the Purchase 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.
10.17 Time. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
Signature Page Follows
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereby execute this Agreement to be effective as of
the Effective Date stated above.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Troy Warner, Vice President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
Great Lakes Capital Development LLC
______________________________
Bradley J. Toothaker, Manager
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EXHIBIT A
Description of Project Property
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0125
Parcel Key No. 71-08-12-103-002.000-026
Legal Description: Lots 72 & 73 O P South Bend
Commonly known as: 307 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0107
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-358-008.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 172 & So 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly known as: 309 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0111
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-358-007.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 171 & So 41ft Lot 170 &No 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly known as: 321 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0112
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-358-006.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 169 & 25'N End Lot 170 O P So Bend
Commonly known as: 333 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0101
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-358-005.000-026
Legal Description: 55'E End Lot 176 O P So Bend
Commonly known as: Parcel immediately east of 336 N. Main Street
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0100
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-358-001.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 176 Ex 55'E End O P So Bend
Commonly known as: 336 N. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0102
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-358-002.000-026
Legal Description: N 30 Ft Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly known as: 336 N. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0103
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-358-003.000-026
Legal Description: 36 Ft S Side Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly known as: 324 N. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0092
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-355-006.000-026
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Legal Description: Lot 162& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly known as: 401 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0093
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-355-005.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 161& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly known as: 409 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0094
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-355-004.000-026
Legal Description: Lot 160 & S1/2 Vac alley N & Adj & E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend
14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly known as: 413 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0095
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-355-003.000-026
Legal Description: Lots 165 166 E Pt Of 167 & Lots 157 158 & 159 & Ew vac alley Ex Pt Sold
For St & Pt Vac Ns Alley Original Plat So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord#10218-13 03-22-13
13/14 Vac Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly known as: 425 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Tax ID No. 018-1003-0089
Parcel Key No. 71-08-01-355-002.000-026
Legal Description: Lots 163 & 164 & W1/2 Vac alley E & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord
#10218-13 7/15/2013
Commonly known as: 322 N. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
EXHIBIT B
Project Plan
Subject to the Mutual Project Diligence, the Developer will complete the construction of a
development known as the “Madison Street District” and consisting of each of the following
elements:
Phase 1
•Construction of a 150-unit apartment building that includes workforce housing
units;
•Construction of a 105-bed hotel;
•Construction of flex/office/research/other space measuring at least 35,000 square
feet in size; and
•Construction of a retail space measuring at least 1,400 square feet in size.
Phase 2
•Construction of a 91-unit apartment building that includes workforce housing units;
•Construction of retail space measuring at least 7,000 square feet in size; and
The Developer will complete the work contemplated herein in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
EXHIBIT C
Description of Local Public Improvements
Subject to the Mutual Project Diligence, 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:
Phase 1
•Construct a cast-in-place concrete parking structure with 625 parking spaces; and
•Make pedestrian crossing improvements on streets on and around the development
site
•Site work to be identified
Phase 2
•Construct a precast concrete parking structure with approximately300 parking
spaces.
Any and all costs associated with improvements in Phase 1 and Phase 2 not explicitly described
this Exhibit and not approved pursuant to Section 4.11 (“Specifications for Local Public
Improvements”) are the sole responsibility of the Developer.
EXHIBIT D
Form of Temporary Easement
GRANT OF TEMPORARY EASEMENT
THIS INDENTURE, made as of the _________ of ____________, 2024 (the “Effective
Date”), by and between Great Lakes Capital LLC, with offices at 7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100,
Granger, IN 46530 (the “Grantor”), and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, governing
body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment, 1400S County-City Building, 227
West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (the “Grantee”).
WITNESSETH:
For the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
of which Grantor hereby acknowledges, Grantor hereby grants, conveys, and warrants to Grantee
a temporary, non-exclusive easement (the “Easement”) on, in, over, under and across the real
property described in attached Exhibit 1 (the “Property”) for the construction, equipping, and
delivery of certain improvements on the Property (the “Local Public Improvements”), together
with the right of ingress to and egress from the Easement for said purposes, all pursuant to a certain
Land Exchange and Development Agreement by and between Grantor and Grantee, dated March
28, 2024 (the “Development Agreement”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall
have the meanings set forth in the Development Agreement.
The Easement granted herein shall pertain to the air, surface, and subsurface rights and
interests of Grantor, for the use and benefit of Grantee, and its successors and assigns, to the extent
necessary to accomplish and carry out the construction, equipping, and delivery of the Local
Improvements on the Property. The Easement hereby granted includes the right and privilege for
Grantee at reasonable times to clean and remove from said Easement any debris or obstructions
interfering with said Easement.
The Easement granted herein, and its associated benefits and obligations, shall inure to the
benefit of Grantee and Grantee’s contractors acting on Grantee’s behalf in connection with the
Local Public Improvements.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, unless extended in writing by
Grantor, the Easement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect on the date (hereinafter,
the “Construction Termination Date”) of the earliest of the following: (a) completion of the Local
Public Improvements; (b) expiration or earlier termination of the Development Agreement; or (c)
such earlier date as Grantor and Grantee may agree to in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Grant of Temporary Easement on
the date shown in the acknowledgment set forth below to be effective as of the Effective Date.
GRANTOR:
Great Lakes Capital LLC
Printed: Bradley J. Toothaker
Its: Managing Member
STATE OF _________________ )
) SS:
COUNTY OF _________________ )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared
Bradley J. Toothaker, to me known to be the Managing Member of the Grantor in the above Grant
of Temporary Easement, and acknowledged the execution of the same as the Grantor’s free and
voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this __________ day of _______________, 20____.
________________________________________________
___________________________________, Notary Public
Residing in _________________ County, _____________
My Commission Expires: _______________________
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless
required by law. /s/ Danielle Campbell Weiss
This instrument was prepared by Danielle Campbell Weiss, Assistant City Attorney, City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Law, 227 W.
Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 1200S, South Bend, IN 46601.
EXHIBIT 1
Description of Property
Parcel 1
Key No. 018-1003-0125
Legal Description: Lots 72 & 73 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 307 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Parcel 2
Key No. 018-1003-0107
Legal Description: Lot 172 & So 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 309 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Parcel 3
Key No. 018-1003-0111
Legal Description: Lot 171 & So 41ft Lot 170 &No 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 321 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Parcel 4
Key No. 018-1003-0103
Legal Description: 36 Ft S Side Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 324 N Main Street
Parcel 5
Key No. 018-1003-0102
Legal Description: N 30 Ft Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 328 N Main Street
Parcel 6
Key No. 018-1003-0100
Legal Description: Lot 176 Ex 55'E End O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 336 N Main Street
Parcel 7
Key No. 018-1003-0092
Legal Description: Lot 162& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 401 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 8
Key No. 018-1003-0093
Legal Description: Lot 161& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 409 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 9
Key No. 018-1003-0094
Legal Description: Lot 160 & S1/2 Vac alley N & Adj & E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend
14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 413 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 10
Key No. 018-1003-0095
Legal Description: Lots 165 166 E Pt Of 167 & Lots 157 158 & 159 & Ew vac alley Ex Pt Sold
For St & Pt Vac Ns Alley Original Plat So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord#10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac
Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 425 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 11
Key No. 018-1003-0089
Legal Description: Lots 163 & 164 & W1/2 Vac alley E & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord
#10218-13 7/15/2013
Commonly Known As: 410 416 N. Main St.
Parcel 12
Key No. 018-1003-0117
Legal Description: 56x100 Ft Nw Pt Lot 115 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 332 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 13
Key No. 018-1003-0118
Legal Description: 56' Ne Pt Lot 115 & S 22.75' Vac Madison St N & Adj O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 110 E Madison St.
EXHIBIT E
Form of Report to Commission
City of South Bend
Department of Community Investment
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: ___________________
Development Agreement Review
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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.$5,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
b. $5,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate Products
and Completed Operation
2.Property Damage
a.$5,000,000.00 Each Occurrence
b. $5,000,000.00 Annual Aggregate
C.Comprehensive Automobile Liability
1. Bodily Injury
a.$500,000.00 Each Person
b. $500,000.00 Each Accident
2.Property Damage
a.$500,000.00 Each Occurrence
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Exhibit G
Option to Purchase Agreement
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OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS EXCLUSIVE OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the "Option Agreement") is made
and entered into by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, governing body of
the South Bend Department of Redevelopment ("Commission"), and Great Lakes Capital
Development, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company, with offices at 7410 Aspect Drive, Suite
100, Granger, IN 46530 (the “Developer”) (the Commission and the Developer are each sometimes
referred to herein as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties").
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
Developer is the owner of certain real estate, as more particularly described in Exhibit
1 to this Option Agreement (the "Property"). The Parties have entered into a certain Development
Agreement dated March 28, 2024 (the “Development Agreement”) relating to the Developer’s
construction of new housing units, a new hotel, and retail and office space in downtown South
Bend and the Commission’s contribution to the construction of a parking garage on the Property
(the "Development Agreement"). The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Project Plan set forth
in the Development Agreement is one piece of a greater downtown South Bend plan for
development of the Madison Lifestyle District, and if the Developer does not proceed with
completing the Project as set forth in the Development Agreement, the Commission, the City, and
citizens of the South Bend will suffer significant injury. Therefore, if the Project is not completed,
in accordance with the Project Plan set forth in the Development Agreement, the Commission
shall be entitled to an exclusive option to purchase the Project Property (“Option”), if certain
conditions are present, and, in the event of exercise of said Option, Developer agrees to sell the
Property to the Commission, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. Unless otherwise
specified herein, all capitalized terms have the meaning set forth in the Development Agreement.
In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Option Agreement, the Parties
agree to the following:
AGREEMENT
1.Exclusive Option to Purchase. The Developer hereby grants the Commission the
exclusive Option to purchase the Property, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
The Option must be exercised by Commission, if at all, no later than one year after the trigger
events set forth in the Development Agreement (the “Option Period”), which shall occur if:
a.The conditions set forth in Section 3.2 of the Development Agreement that must be
satisfied or waived in writing prior to execution of the Notice of Commence cannot be
fulfilled and the Developer elects to terminate the Development Agreement as a result,
or
b.Developer fails to (1) complete Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the Project by the Mandatory
Completion Dates set forth in Section 4.6 of the Development Agreement, or (2)
expend the full amount of Private Investment as defined in Section 1.4 of the
Development Agreement for the Project by the end of the Mandatory Completion
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Dates.
As a consideration for this Option, the parties acknowledge that the Commission will pay the
Funding Amount and construct the Local Public Improvements as set forth in the Development
Agreement (the “Option Payment”).
2.Exercise of Option. Commission may exercise the Option by giving notice to the
Developer in writing during the Option Period in the manner provided for the giving of notices in
Section 10 of this Option Agreement.
3.Purchase Price. In the event of exercise, the Commission shall purchase from
Developer and Developer shall sell to the Commission, the Property for the purchase price of One
Dollar ($1.00), as well as any costs typically paid by the seller at closing, including but not limited
to taxes, closing costs, and transfer fees (the "Purchase Price").
4.Purchase Agreement and Closing. If the Option is exercised, the Commission and
Developer will promptly negotiate the terms of a purchase agreement for the Property, which shall
include the Purchase Price and shall specify that the Commission shall accept Property described
in Exhibit 1, as-is with all faults. The Commission and its counsel shall be responsible for
preparing the initial draft of the purchase agreement, which will be in a form customary for
transactions of similar scope and significance to the Parties and, with the exception of the
foregoing, will include customary representations, warranties, indemnities, covenants, customary
conditions of closing and other customary matters. At closing, Developer shall deliver a warranty
deed free and clear of all encumbrances excepting and subject to all legal highways, applicable
zoning ordinances, and easements of record and real estate taxes and assessments prorated in
accordance with local custom.
5.Recording of Memorandum. The Parties shall concurrently herewith execute,
record and place of record a memorandum of this Option Agreement in the office of the County
Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
6.Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Option Agreement will be governed by
Indiana law, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Any dispute between the Parties shall
be heard in any court of competent jurisdiction in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
7.Benefit of the Parties. This Option Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the
Parties, and no one else shall acquire or have any right under (or by virtue of) this Option
Agreement.
8.Binding Effect and Assignment. This Option Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the Parties and to their respective successors and assigns. The rights and
obligations contained in this Option Agreement shall not be assigned by either Party.
9.Amendment. This Option Agreement may only be amended or modified as may
be agreed upon in writing by all Parties.
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10.Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be furnished by hand delivery or by registered or certified mail to the Parties at the addresses
set forth below. Any such notice shall be duly given upon the date it is delivered to the addresses
shown below, addressed as follows:
If to the Commission, to:
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
c/o Department of Community Investment
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1400 S.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Executive Director
With a copy to:
City of South Bend Department of Law
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1200 S.
South Bend, IN 46601
Attn: Corporation Counsel
If to Developer, to:
Great Lakes Capital Development LLC
7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100
Granger, IN 46530
Attn: Audra Sieradzki
E-mail: asieradzki@greatlakescapital.com
With a copy to:
Rich Deahl
E-mail: rdeahl@greatlakescapital.com
11.Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction contained in
this Option Agreement that is intended to be binding and enforceable is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms,
provisions, covenants and restrictions contained in this agreement shall remain in full
force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.
12.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
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party asserted to have granted such waiver.
13.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.
14.Time. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
15.Entire Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that upon final execution of this
Option Agreement, all previous statements, proposals, offers and information and any oral
statements or understandings are hereby rendered void, null, and of no legal consequence
in connection with the subject matter hereof and that this Option Agreement represents
an expression of the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements or
understandings of any kind between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Option to
Purchase Agreement on the ____ day of ___________________ 2024.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Troy Warner, Vice President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
GREAT LAKES CAPITAL
DEVELOPMENT LLC
______________________________
Bradley J. Toothaker, Manager
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EXHIBIT 1
Property Description
Parcel 1
Key No. 018-1003-0125
Legal Description: Lots 72 & 73 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 307 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Parcel 2
Key No. 018-1003-0107
Legal Description: Lot 172 & So 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 309 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Parcel 3
Key No. 018-1003-0111
Legal Description: Lot 171 & So 41ft Lot 170 &No 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 321 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Parcel 4
Key No. 018-1003-0103
Legal Description: 36 Ft S Side Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 324 N Main Street
Parcel 5
Key No. 018-1003-0102
Legal Description: N 30 Ft Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 328 N Main Street
Parcel 6
Key No. 018-1003-0100
Legal Description: Lot 176 Ex 55'E End O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 336 N Main Street
Parcel 7
Key No. 018-1003-0092
Legal Description: Lot 162& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 401 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 8
Key No. 018-1003-0093
Legal Description: Lot 161& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 409 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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Parcel 9
Key No. 018-1003-0094
Legal Description: Lot 160 & S1/2 Vac alley N & Adj & E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend
14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 413 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 10
Key No. 018-1003-0095
Legal Description: Lots 165 166 E Pt Of 167 & Lots 157 158 & 159 & Ew vac alley Ex Pt Sold
For St & Pt Vac Ns Alley Original Plat So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord#10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac
Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 425 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 11
Key No. 018-1003-0089
Legal Description: Lots 163 & 164 & W1/2 Vac alley E & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord
#10218-13 7/15/2013
Commonly Known As: 410 416 N. Main St.
Parcel 12
Key No. 018-1003-0117
Legal Description: 56x100 Ft Nw Pt Lot 115 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 332 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 13
Key No. 018-1003-0118
Legal Description: 56' Ne Pt Lot 115 & S 22.75' Vac Madison St N & Adj O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 110 E Madison St.
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Exhibit H
Memorandum of Option Agreement
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MEMORANDUM OF OPTION AGREEMENT
This Memorandum of Option Agreement (this “Memorandum”) is entered into as of the
_____ day of _________________, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, governing body of the Department of Redevelopment of the City of
South Bend, Indiana (the “Commission”), and Great Lakes Capital Development, LLC, an Indiana
Limited Liability Company, with offices at 7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100, Granger, IN 46530 (the
“Developer”) (the Commission and the Developer are each sometimes referred to herein as a
"Party" or collectively as the "Parties").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Developer is the owner of that certain real estate situated in the City of
South Bend, County of St. Joseph and State of Indiana, comprising 13 parcels which are more
particularly described on Exhibit 1, attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully rewritten
herein (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Commission and the Developer entered into an
Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) whereby the Developer granted the Commission an
exclusive option (the “Option”) to purchase the Property (the “Option Property”) upon terms and
conditions more particularly set forth in the Agreement, and pursuant to the terms of a certain
Development Agreement between the Parties dated March 28, 2024 (the “Development
Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of placing their interests therein as a matter of record.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and the
parties intending to be legally bound thereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.The term of the Option commenced upon the Effective Date and shall continue until
the Developer completes Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Project by the Mandatory Completion Dates set
forth in Section 4.6 of the Development Agreement and expends the full amount of Private
Investment as defined in Section 1.4 of the Development Agreement for the Project by the end of
the Mandatory Completion Dates, which must be evidenced by a Certificate of Completion, unless
earlier terminated pursuant to terms set forth in the Agreement.
2.This Memorandum may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
counterpart, when so executed and delivered, shall be an original, but all such counterparts when
taken together shall constitute but one and the same Memorandum.
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3.The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein
by reference.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Memorandum as of the day and
year first above written.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
By:
Troy Warner, Vice President
ATTEST:
By:
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared
Troy Warner and Vivian Sallie, known by me to be Vice President and Secretary, respectively, of
the Commission in the foregoing Memorandum, and who, in such capacity, acknowledged the
execution of the same, being authorized so to do.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this day of _______________, 2024.
____________________________________
____________________, Notary Public
Residing in County, IN
My Commission Expires: _______________________
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GREAT LAKES CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT LLC
Bradley J. Toothaker, Managing Member
STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally
appearedBradley J. Toothaker, to me known to be the Managing Member of the Developer in the
above Memorandum of Option and acknowledged the execution of the same as his free and
voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this day of _______________, 2024.
____________________________________
____________________, Notary Public
Residing in County, IN
My Commission Expires: _______________________
This instrument was prepared by Danielle Campbell Weiss, Assistant City Attorney, City of South Bend, Indiana, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard,
1200S, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless required
by law. /s/ Danielle Campbell Weiss
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EXHIBIT 1
Property Description
Parcel 1
Key No. 018-1003-0125
Legal Description: Lots 72 & 73 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 307 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Parcel 2
Key No. 018-1003-0107
Legal Description: Lot 172 & So 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 309 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Parcel 3
Key No. 018-1003-0111
Legal Description: Lot 171 & So 41ft Lot 170 &No 1/2 Vac Alley Op South Bend
Commonly Known As: 321 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Parcel 4
Key No. 018-1003-0103
Legal Description: 36 Ft S Side Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 324 N Main Street
Parcel 5
Key No. 018-1003-0102
Legal Description: N 30 Ft Lot 175 O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 328 N Main Street
Parcel 6
Key No. 018-1003-0100
Legal Description: Lot 176 Ex 55'E End O P So Bend
Commonly Known As: 336 N Main Street
Parcel 7
Key No. 018-1003-0092
Legal Description: Lot 162& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 401 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 8
Key No. 018-1003-0093
Legal Description: Lot 161& E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13
03-22-2013
Commonly Known As: 409 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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Parcel 9
Key No. 018-1003-0094
Legal Description: Lot 160 & S1/2 Vac alley N & Adj & E1/2 Vac alley W & Adj O P So Bend
14/15 Vac Ord #10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 413 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 10
Key No. 018-1003-0095
Legal Description: Lots 165 166 E Pt Of 167 & Lots 157 158 & 159 & Ew vac alley Ex Pt Sold
For St & Pt Vac Ns Alley Original Plat So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord#10218-13 03-22-13 13/14 Vac
Ord#10176-12 10-11-12
Commonly Known As: 425 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 11
Key No. 018-1003-0089
Legal Description: Lots 163 & 164 & W1/2 Vac alley E & Adj O P So Bend 14/15 Vac Ord
#10218-13 7/15/2013
Commonly Known As: 410 416 N. Main St.
Parcel 12
Key No. 018-1003-0117
Legal Description: 56x100 Ft Nw Pt Lot 115 O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 332 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Parcel 13
Key No. 018-1003-0118
Legal Description: 56' Ne Pt Lot 115 & S 22.75' Vac Madison St N & Adj O P South Bend
Commonly Known As: 110 E Madison St.
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EXHIBIT I
Description of Developer Property
LOTS NUMBERED 289, 290 AND 291 AS SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE
TOWN, NOW CITY OF SOUTH BEND, TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTH HALF OF THE
VACATED ALLEY LYING NORTH AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOT 291, IN THE OFFICE
OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.
ALSO, THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, ROBERTSON BROS.
DEPARTMENT STORE, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION AND NATIONAL AUTO-
PARK, INC., RECORDED NOVEMBER 16, 1965 AS MISCELLANEOUS RECORD 217, PAGE
170 OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY RECORDS. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BY
AND AMONG WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN
INTEREST TO THE NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, AND
COYNE INVESTMENTS, LLC, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL AUTO-
PARK, INC., RECORDED JANUARY 30, 2012 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 1202558 OF THE
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY RECORDS.
ALSO, THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND NATIONAL
AUTOPARK, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION, DATED JUNE 22, 1992 AND
RECORDED JUNE 28, 1992 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 9223119 OF THE ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY RECORDS.
EXHIBIT J
[Form of Real Estate Purchase Agreement]
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT PAGE 1
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into
on March 28, 2024, by and between 112 West Jeff LLC, an Indiana limited liability company
(“Seller”) and City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through its
governing body, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (“Purchaser”). Seller and Purchaser
are each referred to herein as a “Party” and together as the “Parties”.
BACKGROUND
A.Seller owns (i) the property commonly known as the Wayne Street Garage, located
at 119 West Wayne Street, South Bend, Indiana, and legally described on Exhibit
A, attached hereto (the “Property”), and (ii) rights as Landlord under those certain
lease agreements encumbering the Property (the “Leases”).
B.Purchaser exists and operates pursuant to the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns
Act of 1953, as amended, cited as Indiana Code § 36-7-14 (the “Act”).
C.In furtherance of its purposes under the Act, Purchaser desires to purchase from
Seller, and Seller desires to sell to Purchaser, the Property together with all rights,
privileges and appurtenances pertaining thereto and all rights under the Leases in
connection therewith (collectively, “Rights”), all in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
D.The Property is situated in the River West Development Area and is set forth on
the acquisition list related thereto, pursuant to Purchaser’s Resolution No. 550.
E.Seller desires to sell the Property to the Purchaser in accordance with this
Agreement and the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.Background. The background provisions above are incorporated into the body of
this Agreement as if fully set forth herein and made a part hereof.
2.Purchase and Sale of Property. On the Closing Date (defined below), subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell, convey, assign and transfer to
Purchaser and Purchaser agrees to purchase from Seller, the Property and Rights.
3.Purchase Price and Payment Terms. The purchase price for the Property and
Rights shall be Two Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,750,00.00) (the “Purchase
Price”). The Purchase Price (subject to any adjustments, credits or prorations set forth herein)
shall be paid at Closing (as defined below).
4.Date of Closing. The closing on the purchase and sale of the Property and Rights
(the “Closing”) shall take place at 10:00 a.m. on or before the ninetieth (90th) day after the
Effective Date (the “Closing Date”) in the offices of Fidelity National Title Insurance Corporation
ITEM 5A5
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT PAGE 2
at 4215 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (the “Title Company”) or on such other
date or at such other time or place or manner (e.g. by correspondence) as is mutually agreed upon
by the parties.
5.Title Commitment & Survey.
(a)Within seven (7) days after the date this Agreement is signed by both
Parties, Seller shall order and request to be furnished to Purchaser, at Seller’s cost, a
commitment for an ALTA Owner’s Title Insurance Policy issued through the Title
Company for the full amount of the Purchase Price, along with all documents listed as
exceptions therein (the “Commitment”); provided, however, that Purchaser shall be
responsible to obtain and pay the associated cost for any title insurance endorsements or
lender’s policy that it may require. In addition, during such seven (7) day period, Seller
agrees to provide Purchaser with (i) a copy of any survey of the Property currently in
Seller’s possession and/or control, if any, and to permit Purchaser to obtain (at any time) a
survey of the Property (“Survey”) at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, from a licensed
professional surveyor, (ii) copy of the Leases, together with any amendments thereto, (iii)
environmental reports (if any) currently in Seller’s possession and/or control, (iv) permits,
licenses, equipment leases, warranties, (v) engineering reports, and (vi) any additional
documents in Seller’s current possession and control which materially relate to the Property
(“Seller Documents”). Upon delivery of all Seller Documents, Seller agrees to provide
notice to Purchaser confirming that such delivery is complete.
(b)Prior to Closing, the Commitment shall show in Seller, good and
merchantable title to the Property, in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances other than the following exceptions: (i) zoning and building laws,
ordinances and regulations; (ii) legal streets and highways; (iii) building setback lines,
rights-of-way and covenants, restrictions, conditions, and easements of record; (iv) the lien
of real estate taxes which are not then due and payable; (v) those certain Leases with respect
to the Property between Seller, as landlord; (vi) matters as would be disclosed by a current
and accurate survey and physical inspection of the Property, and (vii) any encumbrances
created by or existing due to actions of or with consent Purchaser (collectively, the
“Permitted Exceptions”). At or as soon as reasonably practicable after Closing, an owner’s
title insurance policy in conformance with the Commitment indicating the release of all
mortgage liens, if any, shall be provided to Purchaser at Seller’s cost.
(c)Review of Title Commitment and Survey. Purchaser shall, within the fifteen
(15) days after delivery of the Commitment, provide Seller with written notice of any
objections to the Commitment and/or Survey, other than the Permitted Exceptions.
(d)Cure of Defects. If Purchaser raises any such objections to the Commitment
and/or Survey within the period set forth in Section 5(c) above, Seller shall have fifteen
(15)days after receipt of Purchaser’s objections to notify Purchaser that Seller will remove
or cause the Title Company to insure against any such objectionable exceptions. If Seller
gives Purchaser notice that Seller cannot or will not cause an objectionable exception to be
removed, Purchaser shall provide a written notice to Seller, within fifteen (15) days after
receipt of Seller’s notice regarding the objectionable exception, to either proceed with the
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purchase and take title to the Property subject to such exceptions, or terminate this
Agreement after which neither Party would have any further obligations hereunder.
6.Due Diligence Investigation.
(a)For a period of ninety (90) days after the Effective Date (the “Inspection
Period”), Purchaser may review the Seller Documents, Commitment and Survey and
inspect, examine, and survey the Property, including without limitation, the right to
conduct studies and obtain engineering reports and otherwise do feasibility studies as it
deems necessary regarding the operations of the Property, including review of leases,
occupancy, rent rolls and historical operating performance, and such other matters as
Purchaser may determine in its reasonable discretion.
(b)In connection with the investigation under Section 6(a), Seller grants to
Purchaser and its agents, employees and contractors the right to enter upon the Property, at
all reasonable times during the Inspection Period, to conduct Purchaser’s diligence.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser will notify Seller’s diligence contact prior to any
entry and will not unreasonably interfere with or disrupt other tenants’ business operations
or other use at the Property. Purchaser will hold Seller harmless from and against any
damage, injury, claim or lien caused by the activities of Purchaser or its agents on the
Property.
7.Right to Terminate. During the Inspection Period, if a mutually agreed to
appraiser licensed in the State of Indiana and qualified to provide appraisals of parking garage
structures reasonably determines in their professional judgment that the value of the Property is
less than ninety percent (90%) of the Purchase Price, then Purchaser may elect to terminate this
Agreement at any time prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period by providing written notice
to Seller, in which case neither party shall have any continuing rights or obligations hereunder.
8.As Is, Where Is Condition of Property. The Parties acknowledge that Purchaser
has had or will be provided full and open access to conduct any and all investigations and
inspections it deemed necessary or desirable under the circumstances to evaluate the Property
(subject to the rights of the tenants under the Leases). Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the
Purchaser is accepting the Property in its present condition “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Purchaser
acknowledges that except for title to the Property or representations specifically set forth herein,
Seller has not made, and does not make, and specifically negates and disclaims any representations,
warranties, promises, covenants, agreements or guaranties of any kind or character whatsoever,
whether express or implied, oral or written, past, present or future, concerning the Property
including, without limitation (i) the income to be derived from the Property, (ii) the suitability of
the Property for any and all activities and uses which Purchaser may conduct, (iii) the habitability,
merchantability, marketability, profitability or fitness for a particular purpose of the Property, (iv)
the environmental or general condition, manner, state of repair of lack of repair of the Property, or
(v) the compliance of or by the Property with any laws, rules, ordinances or regulations of any
applicable governmental authority or body.
9.Obligations of Parties at Closing. At the Closing, the parties hereby shall satisfy
and perform the following:
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(a)Seller shall execute and deliver to Purchaser the following items: (i) a
limited warranty deed conveying title to the Property to Purchaser in the general form
attached as Exhibit B; (ii) an Indiana Sales Disclosure form (if applicable); (iii) closing
statement; (iv) all keys to the Property; and (vii) any other document(s) reasonably required
from Seller by the Title Company in order to issue an owner’s policy of title insurance
based on the Commitment
(b)In addition to the deliveries in Section 9(a), Seller also agrees at Closing to
deliver a general assignment and assumption agreement in the form attached at Exhibit C
to assign to Purchaser (i) all rights of Seller and for Purchaser’s assumption of rights and
obligations under, in and to the Leases and all licenses and other agreements to occupy all
or any part of the Property, (ii) all rents and other sums due, accrued, or to become due
under the Leases, all guarantees by third parties of the tenant’s obligations under said
Leases, and all lease security and other deposits, if any; (iii) all permits, approvals,
authorizations, disclosure documents, and certificates of occupancy, issued by any federal,
state, county, or other governmental authority relating to the use, maintenance,
construction, improvement, or occupancy of the Property; and (iv) all unexpired claims,
warranties, and guarantees, if any, received in connection with the improvement of the
Property (the “Warranties”), to the extent such rights are assignable.
(c)Purchaser shall deliver to Seller the following items: (i) payment of the
Purchase Price in accordance with Section 3 hereof; (ii) a closing statement; (iii) an Indiana
Sales Disclosure form (if applicable), (iv) an assumption of all rights and obligations under
the Leases, and (v) any other document(s) reasonably required from Purchaser by the Title
Company in order to complete the sale of the Property and close the transaction,
10.Representations of Seller. Seller represents to Purchaser, which representations
shall not survive Closing, are as follows:
(a)Authority to Enter into Agreement. Seller has full power and authority to
enter into and carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated hereby, including the sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance and delivery of
the Property and Rights to Purchaser, without obtaining the approval or consent of any
other party. Seller’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other
agreements or instruments contemplated hereby, including the sale, assignment, transfer,
conveyance and delivery of the Property and Rights, will be the legal, valid and binding
obligations of Seller enforceable in accordance with their terms.
(b)No Liens. Seller holds fee simple title to the entire Property and Rights and
to Seller’s actual knowledge and without any independent investigation, inquiry or
investigation, there are no recorded or unrecorded mortgage, judgment or similar liens,
security interests or other encumbrances against the Premises which will not be satisfied at
or prior to Closing.
(c)Litigation. To Seller’s actual knowledge and without any independent
investigation, inquiry or investigation, there is no action, temporary restraining order,
injunction, suit, or proceeding, at law or in equity, or before or by a judicial or
administrative court or agency, relating to the Property or Rights, including but not limited
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to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, relating to hazardous substances or
hazardous wastes having been placed, held, located, released, disposed, stored or dumped
on or at the Property.
(d)Contracts and Agreements. Seller is not a party to any executed, valid and
binding contract to sell the Property or Rights other than this Agreement. Seller is not a
party to any other contract, agreement, or other commitment which is directly related to
the Property (other than the Leases or as listed as Permitted Exceptions) that will be binding
following closing.
(e)Leases. All Leases provided to Purchaser are in full force and effect and to
Seller’s actual knowledge, other than as may be reflected on a rent roll of Leases and
without any independent investigation, inquiry, or investigation, neither Seller nor any
tenant is in violation of any lease. Seller has not received advanced payment of rent other
than those monthly rents paid in advance. Seller shall have provided a rent roll of Leases
to Purchaser prior to this agreement’s execution and also at the Closing.
At Closing, Seller shall represent and warrant to Purchaser that all representations and warranties
of Seller in this Agreement remain true and correct as of the Closing, except for any changes in
any such representations or warranties that occur and are disclosed by Seller to Purchaser expressly
and in writing at any time upon their occurrence (prior to Closing). If there is any change in any
representation or warranty and Seller does not cure or correct such changes prior to the Closing,
then Purchaser may, at Purchaser 's option, (i) close and consummate the transaction contemplated
by this Agreement, or (ii) terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller and thereafter the
parties hereto shall have no further rights or obligations hereunder.
11.Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller the
following as of the date of this Agreement: Purchaser has the right, power and authority to enter
into this Agreement and to perform its obligation hereunder and the execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Purchaser shall not violate, or put Purchaser in default under any agreement,
contract, instrument, mortgage, indenture or other similar document binding upon Purchaser.
Purchaser’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other agreements or
instruments contemplated hereby, including the purchase and assumption of the Property and
Rights, will be the legal, valid and binding obligations of Purchaser enforceable in accordance
with their terms. In the event that any one or more of the foregoing warranties or representations
shall be untrue as of the date hereof and/or as of Closing, the same shall be deemed a default
hereunder by Purchaser entitling Seller to pursue any and all remedies on account thereof provided
hereunder and/or at law or in equity.
12.Risk of Loss, Condemnation or Destruction. Risk of loss shall remain on Seller
prior to Closing. If prior to the Closing of this transaction, all or any substantial part of the Property
is condemned, damaged or destroyed, Purchaser shall have the option of either applying the
proceeds of any condemnation award or insurance policies to reduce the total purchase price
payable by Purchaser herein or terminating this Agreement by delivering written notice of
termination pursuant to this Section to Seller within ten (10) days of the date Seller notifies
Purchaser in writing of such condemnation, damages or destruction.
13.Prorations at Closing. General real estate taxes and assessments (collectively,
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“Taxes”) levied or assessed against the Property, and which are due and payable as of the Closing
Date, shall be paid by Seller at or before Closing. All Taxes with respect to time periods prior to
Closing (which are a lien against the Property, but not yet due and payable) shall be prorated based
on the number of days in the year in which the Closing occurs that each party owned the Property,
and credited against the Purchase Price (together with any unpaid taxes for prior years) and
Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of any such taxes as they become due. The Parties
agree that (i) Seller shall also provide Purchaser a credit against the Purchase Price in an amount
equal to any rent received by Seller under the Leases related solely to time periods from and after
Closing and (ii) Purchaser shall provide Seller with a credit for any rent which should have been
received by Seller under the Leases related solely to time periods up to the Closing. The Parties
agree that expenses, such as utility expenses serving the Property shall be prorated such that Seller
receives rent and is responsible for all such expenses related to periods prior to Closing, and
Purchaser receives rent and is responsible for such services provided on and after Closing.
14.Remedies.
(a)Rights of Seller. In the event that Purchaser fails to purchase the Property
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or otherwise defaults in
the performance of Purchaser’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement, for any reason
whatsoever, other than Seller’s default or as otherwise permitted hereunder, Seller shall
have the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it including, without limitation,
specific performance of this Agreement.
(b)Rights of Purchaser. In the event that Seller shall default in the
performance of Seller’s obligations hereunder at or prior to Closing, for any reason
whatsoever, other than Purchaser’s default or as otherwise permitted hereunder, Purchaser,
at Purchaser’s option, may (i) purchase the Property notwithstanding such default pursuant
to the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement, in which event such default shall
be waived, or (ii) shall have the right but not the obligation to pursue any and all remedies
available to it including, without limitation, specific performance of this Agreement;
provided that any suit for specific performance must be filed and served within sixty (60)
days of Seller’s default and Purchaser hereby waives the right to bring suit at any later date.
Purchaser shall give Title Company and Seller written notice of Purchaser’s election of
such remedy.
(c)Additional Rights. The non-breaching Party shall, in addition to the above
remedies, be entitled to recover from the breaching Party its attorney fees, expenses and
costs (collectively, “Costs”) arising from such breach and incurred in enforcing this
Agreement.
15.Costs and Expenses. Except as otherwise provided for herein, Seller and
Purchaser shall each be responsible for their own costs and expenses incurred in connection with
the preparation, execution and delivery of this Agreement, including expenses and their respective
representatives, agents and professional advisors. At Closing, the Parties agree to share, equally,
standard closing costs charged by the Title Company to close this transaction. Seller agrees to pay
for all costs of releasing and recording any releases and the owner’s policy of title insurance.
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Purchaser agrees to pay for any and all costs to record any mortgages related to the Property, the
deed, and any expenses for a lender’s policy of title insurance.
16.Brokerage Services. Each Party represents and warrants to the other that it has
dealt with no broker, finder or other person with respect to this Agreement contemplated for the
purchase and sale of the Property and that no other broker will be entitled to a commission with
regard to this transaction. The Parties agree to indemnify each other from and against any claims
related to its breach of the foregoing representation.
17.Miscellaneous.
(a) Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
(b)Purchaser may not assign this Agreement without first obtaining Seller’s
advance written consent; and any assignment in contravention of this provision shall be
void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser may assign this Agreement to any related
or affiliated entity without Seller’s advance consent but with advance written notice to
Seller; and regardless of consent, no assignment shall release the Purchaser herein named
from any obligation or liability under this Agreement. Any permitted assignee shall be
deemed to have made any and all representations and warranties made by Purchaser or
Seller hereunder, as if the assignee were the original signatory hereto. Subject to the
foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Purchaser and
Seller and their successors and permitted assigns.
(c)If any term or condition of this Agreement is found to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
(d)This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the transaction contemplated herein, and, unless specified otherwise in this
Agreement, no representation, inducement, promises or prior agreements, oral or written,
between the Parties or made by any agent on behalf of the Parties or otherwise shall be of
any force or effect. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior agreements relating to the purchase and sale of the Property. This
Agreement may be amended or supplemented only by an instrument in writing executed by
both Parties hereto.
(e)This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted under the laws of the
State of Indiana, without regard to conflicts of law principles.
(f)The provisions of this Agreement shall not merge into the documentation
from this transaction and shall survive and not merge into the Closing of this transaction
and the execution and delivery of the deed pursuant hereto.
(g)Notice from one party to another relating to this Agreement shall be deemed
effective if made in writing (including telecommunications) and delivered to the recipient’s
address or email set forth below by any of the following means: (i) hand delivery; (ii)
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested; (iii) first class
or express mail, postage prepaid; (iv) Federal Express or like overnight courier service; or
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(v) email or other digital transmission with request for assurance of receipt in a manner
typical with respect to communications of that type. All notice shall be deemed effective
upon delivery.
“Purchaser” “Seller”
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
112 WEST JEFF LLC
c/o Great Lake Capital Management
Attn: Rich Deahl
7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100
Granger, IN 46530
Email: rdeahl@greatlakescapital.com
(h)Purchaser and Seller shall, at the time of Closing, execute such other papers
and documents as may be legally necessary or reasonably required by the Title Company
in order to close the transaction.
(i)This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall be considered an original with counterparts signed by one party when combined with
the counterparts signed by the party to this Agreement constituting an original contract.
(j)The undersigned representatives of Purchaser and Seller warrant that each
has the right and authority on behalf of the Purchaser and Seller, respectively, to execute
this Agreement and to make the agreements contained herein.
(k)This Agreement shall be binding only if and upon the execution hereof by
both Parties.
(l)The obligations of Seller under this Agreement and under all of the
documents referenced herein are intended to be binding only on the assets of Seller and
shall not be personally binding upon, nor shall any resort be had to, the private properties
of any member of Seller or any trustee, partner, member, manager, officer, director,
employee or affiliate of Seller.
[Signature Page Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, a duly authorized representative of the parties has executed and
delivered this Real Estate Purchase Agreement on the date set forth opposite the name of each but
effective as of the Effective Date.
Dated: ________________________
Dated: ________________________
Dated: ________________________
“Purchaser”
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
TROY WARNER, VICE PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
______________________________
VIVIAN SALLIE, SECRETARY
“Seller”
112 WEST JEFF, LLC
BY: GREAT LAKES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT,
LLC
ITS: MANAGER
BY:
PRINTED: BRADLEY J. TOOTHAKER
ITS: MANAGING MEMBER
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
LOTS NUMBERED 289, 290 AND 291 AS SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE
TOWN, NOW CITY OF SOUTH BEND, TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTH HALF OF THE
VACATED ALLEY LYING NORTH AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOT 291, IN THE OFFICE
OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.
ALSO, THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, ROBERTSON BROS.
DEPARTMENT STORE, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION AND NATIONAL AUTO-
PARK, INC., RECORDED NOVEMBER 16, 1965 AS MISCELLANEOUS RECORD 217, PAGE
170 OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY RECORDS. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BY
AND AMONG WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN
INTEREST TO THE NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, AND
COYNE INVESTMENTS, LLC, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL AUTO-
PARK, INC., RECORDED JANUARY 30, 2012 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 1202558 OF THE
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY RECORDS.
ALSO, THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND NATIONAL
AUTOPARK, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION, DATED JUNE 22, 1992 AND
RECORDED JUNE 28, 1992 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 9223119 OF THE ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY RECORDS.
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT B
FORM LIMITED WARRANTY DEED
[attached]
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
__________________
__________________
__________________
__________________
Parcel Key No:
71-08-12-157-002.000-026
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER'S USE
LIMITED WARRANTY DEED
THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, that 112 West Jeff, LLC, an Indiana limited liability
company (the “Grantee”), for the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the following
described real estate in St. Joseph County, in the State of Indiana, which is legally described on
Exhibit A attached hereto and made apart hereof (the “Real Estate”).
This conveyance of the Real Estate is subject to: (i) zoning and building laws, ordinances
and regulations; (ii) legal streets and highways; (iii) building setback lines, rights-of-way and
covenants, restrictions, conditions, and easements of record; (iv) the lien of real estate taxes and
assessments which are not now due and payable; (v) rights of tenants in possession under
unrecorded leases; (vi) matters as would be disclosed by a current and accurate survey and physical
inspection of the Real Estate, and (vii) any encumbrances created by or existing due to actions of
or with consent Grantee.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Real Estate to Grantee and Grantee's successors and
assigns forever. Grantor covenants and warrants as its sole warranty of title that said Real Estate
is free of any encumbrance made or suffered by said Grantor except any set forth above, and that
Grantor and Grantor's successors shall warrant and defend the same to said Grantee and said
Grantee's successors and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons
claiming by, though, or under the said Grantor, but against none other.
The undersigned person executing this Limited Warranty Deed on behalf of Grantor
represents and certifies that the undersigned is a duly authorized officer of Grantor and has been
fully empowered to execute and deliver this Limited Warranty Deed; that Grantor has full
corporate power and authority to convey the Real Estate; and that all necessary action for the
making of such conveyance has been taken and done.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has caused this Limited Warranty Deed to be
executed on _________________, 2024.
112 WEST JEFF, LLC
BY: GREAT LAKES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
ITS: MANAGER
By:
Printed: Bradley J. Toothaker
Its: Managing Member
STATE OF INDIANA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Bradley
J. Toothaker, Managing Member of Great Lakes Capital Management, LLC, the Manager of 112
West Jeff, LLC, as Grantor, who acknowledged execution of the foregoing Limited Warranty Deed
for and on behalf of said entity.
Witness my hand and Notarial seal on ____________, 2024.
(SEAL)
(signature)
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: My County of Residence:
This instrument prepared by Matthew C. Deputy, Great Lakes Capital, 7410 Aspect Drive, Suite 100; Granger, IN
46530. I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security
number in this document, unless required by law. s/ Matthew C. Deputy.
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
LOTS NUMBERED 289, 290 AND 291 AS SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE
TOWN, NOW CITY OF SOUTH BEND, TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTH HALF OF THE
VACATED ALLEY LYING NORTH AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOT 291, IN THE OFFICE
OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.
ALSO, THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, ROBERTSON BROS.
DEPARTMENT STORE, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION AND NATIONAL AUTO-
PARK, INC., RECORDED NOVEMBER 16, 1965 AS MISCELLANEOUS RECORD 217, PAGE
170 OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY RECORDS. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BY
AND AMONG WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN
INTEREST TO THE NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND, AND
COYNE INVESTMENTS, LLC, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL AUTO-
PARK, INC., RECORDED JANUARY 30, 2012 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 1202558 OF THE
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY RECORDS.
ALSO, THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND NATIONAL
AUTOPARK, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION, DATED JUNE 22, 1992 AND
RECORDED JUNE 28, 1992 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 9223119 OF THE ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY RECORDS.
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT C
FORM ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of
_____________, 2024, by and between 112 West Jeff, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company
(“Assignor”), City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through its
governing body, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (“Assignee”).
All capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall have
the meanings set forth in that certain Real Estate Purchase Agreement, dated March 28, 2024, by
and between Assignor and Assignee. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and suffi-
ciency of which are hereby acknowledged, Assignor hereby transfers and assigns unto Assignee,
without representation, warranty or recourse, all of Assignor’s right, title and interest in, to and
under any and all of the following items, to the extent that they are related to the Property described
on Exhibit A attached hereto: (i) all rights of Assignor (and for Assignee’s assumption of) rights
and obligations under, in and to the Leases and all licenses and other agreements to occupy all or
any part of the Property, (ii) all rents and other sums due, accrued, or to become due under the
Leases, all guarantees by third parties of the tenant’s obligations under said Leases, and all lease
security and other deposits, if any; (iii) all permits, approvals, authorizations, disclosure
documents, and certificates of occupancy, issued by any federal, state, county, or other
governmental authority relating to the use, maintenance, construction, improvement, or occupancy
of the Property; and (iv) all unexpired claims, warranties, and guarantees, if any, received in
connection with the improvement of the Property (the “Warranties”), all to the extent such rights
are assignable (collectively, the “Assigned Rights and Obligations”).
Assignee does hereby accept the foregoing assignment and does hereby assume and agree
to perform, fulfill and observe all of the duties, obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of
Assignor arising under or in connection with the Assigned Rights and Obligations, including,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all of the duties, obligations and liabilities to be
performed, fulfilled or observed by the landlord/lessor under the Lease.
Assignee hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Assignor harmless from and against
any and all claims, loss, cost, damage, expense and liability, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, suffered or incurred by Assignor and arising or accruing
from and after the date hereof in connection with the performance or observance or the failure or
refusal to perform or observe any agreement or obligation of the landlord under the Lease or any
term or provision thereof required to be performed by the landlord thereunder at any time from
and after the date hereof.
Assignor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Assignee harmless from and against
any and all claims, loss, cost, damage, expense and liability, including, without limitation
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, suffered or incurred by Assignee and arising or accruing
prior to the date hereof in connection with the performance or observance or the failure or refusal
to perform or observe any agreement or obligation of the landlord under the Lease pursuant to any
term or provision thereof required to be performed by the landlord thereunder at any time prior to
the date hereof.
This Agreement is delivered pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and is subject to all of
the terms and conditions thereof, including without limitation Section 9(b) thereof.
The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of,
the successors and assigns of Assignor and Assignee, respectively. This Agreement may be
executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Assignor and Assignee have executed this Assignment and
Assumption Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
“Assignor”
Dated: __________________________ 112 WEST JEFF, LLC
BY: GREAT LAKES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
ITS: MANAGER
By:
Printed: _____________________________
Its: Managing Member
“Assignee”
Dated: __________________________
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
______________________________
Troy Warner, Vice President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
Exhibit A: Legal Description
RESOLUTION NO. 3597
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE FOUR
WINDS FIELD AT COVELESKI STADIUM PROJECT, AND ALL MATTERS
RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), the
governing body of the South Bend Department of Redevelopment and the Redevelopment District
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 City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), has determined to undertake
certain improvements to the Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium (the “Stadium”) consisting of
enhancements to the Stadium including, without limitation, modernizing the existing stadium
infrastructure, adding a full second level above the existing facility, renovating the primary seating
areas and suites, adding a new 20,000 square foot, four-story club and event space building, and a
new playground and splash pad with additional improvements including, without limitation,
additional restrooms, additional circulation space, updated retail and concessions areas, a new
improved entrance, and all projects related to the foregoing projects (collectively, the “Project”)
for the purpose of increasing the Stadium’s capacity and providing for increased future success;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to (i) financing the cost of all or a
portion of the Project; (ii) funding a debt service reserve fund, 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 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, on March 14, 2024, the Commission at a duly advertised and noticed public
meeting, adopted its Resolution No. 3595 approving a proposed form of lease (the “Lease”) with
the Authority, as Lessor, for the real estate on which the Project will be located (the “Leased
Premises”) in order to provide for the completion of the Project in order to better serve the residents
of the City and provide for further economic development in the City, and the Commission
scheduled a public hearing regarding the Lease to be held on March 28, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (local
time), in Room 1308 of the County-City Building located at 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South
Bend, Indiana, and published notice of such public hearing on the Lease in accordance with
applicable Indiana law; and
WHEREAS, on this date said public hearing has been held, and all interested parties have
been provided the opportunity to be heard at the hearing; and
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WHEREAS, the Commission intends to pay rent to the Authority (the “Rental Payments”)
pursuant to the terms of the Lease, at a rate not to exceed Four Million Four Hundred Seventy-six
Thousand Dollars ($4,476,000.00) 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; and
WHEREAS, the Commission seeks to authorize execution of the Lease and authorize the
publication, in accordance with Indiana Code. 36-7-14-25.2 and Indiana 6-1.1-20-5, of a Notice of
Execution and Approval of Lease and a Notice of Decision to Enter into a Lease;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Commission hereby finds and determines that (i) the terms of the Lease
are based upon the value of the Leased Premises, that the Rental Payments to be paid by the
Commission, pursuant to the terms of the Lease, at a rate not to exceed Four Million Four Hundred
Seventy-six Thousand Dollars ($4,476,000.00) 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, are fair and reasonable, (ii) the use of the Leased Premises
throughout the term of the Lease will serve the public purpose of the City and is in the best interests
of its residents, and (iii) the execution and delivery of the Lease is needed.
SECTION 2. The President or Vice-President and the Secretary of this Commission are
hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the City, and subject to obtaining approval from the
Common Council of the City (the “Common Council”), to execute and deliver the Lease in
substantially the form presented at this public meeting with such changes in form or substance as
the President or Vice-President of this Commission shall approve, such approval to be conclusively
evidenced by the execution thereof; provided that the Rental Payments shall not exceed the
amounts set forth in Section 1 hereof.
SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Commission is hereby directed to transmit to the
Common Council a copy of this Resolution and the Lease and to request the Common Council to
adopt a Resolution approving the Lease and its execution by the Commission and the Authority,
prior to the execution of the Lease.
SECTION 4. The Commission hereby authorizes the publication and posting in three (3)
public places of a notice of the decision of the Commission to enter into a lease in excess of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000) all in accordance with Indiana Code 5-3-1 and 6-1.1-20-5.
SECTION 5. The Commission hereby authorizes the publication, in accordance with
Indiana Code 5-3-1 and 36-7-14-25.2, of the Notice of Execution and Approval of Lease, following
execution of the lease by the Commission.
SECTION 6. The President, Vice-President and Secretary of this Commission, and each
of them, is hereby authorized and directed to take all such further actions and to execute all such
documents or instruments as are desirable to carry out the transactions contemplated by this
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Resolution, in such forms as the President, Vice-President or Secretary executing the same shall
deem proper, such desirability to be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Commission.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on March
28, 2024, in Room 1308, County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana, 46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
By:
Troy Warner, Vice-President
ATTEST:
Vivian Sallie, Secretary
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Troy Warner, Vice-President
Erin Linder Hanig Richard Klee Jr.
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Mary Brazinsky
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Erin Linder Hanig Richard Klee, Jr.
26 March
Mary Brazinsky
St Joseph12.12.2024
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: 03/28/2024
FROM: Patrick Sherman: Public Works
SUBJECT: MLK Dream Center Building Cladding
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Venues Parks and Art and Public Works are requesting $140,000.00 from
RWDA to enable us to use a “Random Plank” building cladding to maintain the original design
intent of the architect.
SPECIFICS: The original bid included metal cladding panels, but unfortunately, the architect
failed to specify the cladding as intended by the design and as seen in the building renderings. A
large portion of the building will be covered in metal building cladding that is installed as
planks. The included cladding meets the functional requirements, but it lacks the desired
aesthetic impact due to its monolithic appearance.
Given the building's longevity (lasting 50 years or more), we believe it's important to invest in
its visual appeal. Upgrading to a Random Plank cladding design, which was the initial intent, will
significantly enhance the overall aesthetic of the Dream Center. This design choice aligns with
the original vision and creates a more visually engaging exterior.
This cost increase reflects the difference between the originally envisioned "Random Plank"
design and the currently included more basic cladding. If the architect had included the correct
specification for the Random Plank cladding, we believe that the additional cost would have
been reflected in the original bid, and we would have had a bid that was $140,000 more than
what we received. We understand this represents an additional cost, but we believe it's a
worthwhile investment in the building's long-term value and positive community impact.
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: March 28, 2024
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ITEM 5B1