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Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DAT E : October 7, 2024
FROM: Elizabeth Maradik, Chief Neighborhoods Officer
SUBJECT: 749 Harrison Emergency Demolition
Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res.
* Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller, then the
authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Staff requests a $500,000 budget appropriation to fund the emergency demolition of the
church sanctuary located at 749 Harrison Ave.
SPECIFICS:
City staff have been monitoring deteriorating conditions of the church sanctuary at 749 Harrison Ave for a
number of months and a demolition order was affirmed for the property. Recently, an analysis by a structural
engineer found that the sanctuary portion of the building in danger of imminent collapse, particularly in
inclement weather. In the event that the sanctuary collapses, the buttresses may collapse outward from the
sanctuary and could pose serious danger to the public right-of-way or adjacent properties.
Staff have moved forward with receiving quotes for an emergency demolition to resolve the public safety risk
prior to winter weather further degrading the building. Quotes are still being received, but an appropriation of
$500,000 will more than cover the cost and any remainder will be returned to the River West Development
Area.
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
10-10-2024