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REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Pres/V-Pres
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
ATTEST: retary
DATE: 03/28/2024
Date: March 28, 2024
FROM: Patrick Sherman: Public Works10 7
APPROVED .. Not Approved
SUBJECT: IVILK Dream Center Building Cladding SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Which TIF? (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; est 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.
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