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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRedevelopment Commission Agenda & Packet 11.24.25 South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Agenda Regular Meeting November 24, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. City Hall Council Chambers 3rd Floor or via: https://tinyurl.com/RDC2025-2026-Meetings Meeting Recording Link: https://tinyurl.com/RDC-Meeting-Recordings 1. Roll Call • Troy Warner, President – (Council) Jan. 2025 to Dec. 2025 • Dave Relos, Vice President – (Mayor) Jan. 2025 to Dec. 2025 • Eli Wax, Secretary – (Mayor) Feb. 2025 to Dec. 2025 • Gillian Shaw, Commissioner – (Mayor) Jan. 2025 to Dec. 2025 - Virtual • Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Commissioner – (Council) Feb. 2025 to Dec. 2025 • Marcus Ellison, Non-Voting Advisor – (School Board) Feb. 2025 to Dec. 2026 2. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 13, 2025 3. Approval of Claims A. None 4. Old Business A. None 5. New Business A. River West Development Area 1. Second Amendment to YMCA Lease (Leighton Building) 2. Budget Request (Leighton Building Improvements) 3. Accepting Resolution No. 27-2025 Transfer of 105 S. Olive St. from BPW to RDC (Former SBARC Building) 4. Budget Request (Western Ave. Transformation) 5. Recommendation for Submission Received (Carroll St. Lots Disposition) 6. Budget Request (Pre-Development Services) B. Administrative 1. Management Agreements a. Fourth Amendment to Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement b. Sixth Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement c. First Amendment to Amended and Restated Redevelopment Legal Services Agreement South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Page | 2 2. Resolution No. 3658 Adopting the 2026 Annual Spending Plan 6. Progress Reports A. Tax Abatement B. Common Council C. Other 1. LIHTC Award update 7. Next Commission Meeting Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:30 a.m. at Council Chambers, Room 301 8. Adjournment South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Minutes Regular Meeting November 13, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. City Hall Council Chambers 3rd Floor or via: https://tinyurl.com/RDC2025-2026-Meetings Meeting Recording Link: https://tinyurl.com/RDC-Meeting-Recordings The South Bend Redevelopment Commission was called to order at 9:33 a.m. President Troy Warner presiding. 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Troy Warner, President Dave Relos, Vice President Gillian Shaw, Commissioner Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Commissioner Marcus Ellison, Non-Voting Advisor Members Absent: Eli, Wax, Secretary Legal Counsel: Danielle Campbell Weiss, Senior Asst. City Attorney Redevelopment Staff: Caleb Bauer, Executive Director, DCI Sarah Schaefer, Deputy Director, DCI Lewis Kouassi, Director of Finance, DCI - Virtual Joseph Molnar, Asst. Dir. of Growth and Opp., DCI Erin Michaels, Property Development Manager, DCI Tim Corcoran, Chief Planner, DCI Michael Divita, Principal Planner, DCI Laura Hensley, Board Secretary, DCI Attending: Gemma Stanton, Project Engineer Nick Oudhoff, WSBT 22 News Matt Barrett, 110 S. Niles Ave. Anthony Warnick, ND Law School Amanda Pirkowski, WNDU Don Schoenfeld, WNDU 2. Approval of Minutes CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – November 13, 2025 Page | 2 A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 23, 2025 Upon a motion by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers for approval, second by David Relos, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 2025. 3. Approval of Claims A. Claims Allowances October 14, 2025 Upon a motion by David Relos for approval second by Ophelia Gooden- Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the claims allowances of October 14, 2025. B. Claims Allowances October 21, 2025 Upon a motion by David Relos for approval second by Ophelia Gooden- Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the claims allowances of October 21, 2025. 4. Old Business A. None 5. New Business A. River West Development Area 1. Certificate of Completion (Panaderia Y Supermercado) Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, stated that on July 8, 2021, the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) entered into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Panaderia Y Supermercado for the property located at 2401 W Western Avenue, with the intent to develop a new grocery store. Panaderia Y Supermercado has successfully completed construction of the grocery store and fulfilled all post-closing development obligations as outlined in the agreement. The following milestones have been met and documented: • Investment Commitment: Within 44 months of closing, the buyer was required to invest at least $1,000,000 in site improvements. o Panaderia Y Supermercado exceeded this amount and has submitted documentation verifying the expenditure. • Construction Timeline: Construction was to commence within 32 months of the closing date. o Construction began and was completed within this timeframe. CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – November 13, 2025 Page | 3 • Facility Size Requirement: The agreement requires a grocery store of at least 10,000 square feet. o The completed store exceeds this size and has received a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Department. • Additional Commercial Development: At least two additional commercial or office spaces were to be developed. o Two commercial spaces have been constructed in addition to the grocery store. • Employment Requirement: A minimum of 25 full-time employees was required. o Panaderia Y Supermercado currently employs at least 25 full- time staff. Vice President Relos thanked the City staff involved. Upon a motion by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers for approval, seconded by David Relos, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Certificate of Completion as presented on November 13, 2025. 2. Opening of Bids (212 & 216 S. Michigan St.) Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, stated we received no bids prior to the deadline for the disposition process and City staff are working on an RFP and will proceed with next steps for this property. 3. Opening of Bids (502-524 Carroll St. & 316 E. Monroe) Erin Michaels, Property Development Manager, stated we received one (1) bid from Allen Edwin Homes prior to the deadline and City staff will review the bid and make recommendations at the next RDC meeting Monday, November 24, 2025. Upon a motion by Troy Warner to proceed, seconded by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved to proceed with the disposition process as presented on November 13, 2025. 4. Opening of Bids (534 Laporte Ave.) Erin Michaels, Property Development Manager, stated we received no bids prior to the deadline for the disposition process but City staff has received significant interest, and a purchase agreement may be brought before the Commission in the future for redevelopment of this property. CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – November 13, 2025 Page | 4 Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment, explained that dispositions are a state-mandated process that requires the Commission to offer property for sale with minimal, or no conditions tied to prior investments. The intent behind this law is to determine the property’s theoretical market values, what it could sell for without future development commitments. It’s important to note that the absence of bids during this step does not necessarily indicate a lack of interest in the property. Rather, it reflects that there may be limited interest in purchasing the property outright without collaboration with the city. Following this stage, we move into the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, which invites developers to present plans for bringing the property back into productive use. This often involves more detailed negotiations between Commission staff and potential developers. Mr. Bauer wanted to reiterate this for the benefit of newer participants: no bids on a disposition simply mean that step didn’t yield offers, not that the property lacks potential interest. 5. Purchase Agreement (4124 Old Cleveland) Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, stated that in January, the RDC approved an option to purchase the property at 4124 Old Cleveland. The agreement specified that the option would be exercised once the adjacent site was ready for construction of the New Day Intake Center, with financing and regulatory approvals in place. We believe that stage has been reached, and a closing is scheduled soon. Staff and the property owners now seek to exercise the option at the agreed purchase price of $374,000, which aligns with the average of two appraisals. Approval of this acquisition will give us full control of the Old Cleveland site and allow us to begin discussions with the county about potentially acquiring the adjacent parcel in the future. Upon a motion by David Relos for approval, seconded by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the Purchase Agreement as presented on November 13, 2025. B. River East Development Area 1. Budget Request (Veterans Memorial Park at Twyckenham Dr.) Gemma Stanton, Project Engineer, is requesting a budget allocation for sidewalk repairs along Twyckenham Drive at Veterans Memorial Park. CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – November 13, 2025 Page | 5 The existing sidewalk is failing and does not provide an ADA-compliant route due to cracking and missing ramps. Erosion on the adjacent slope has worsened over time, causing structural issues that also need to be addressed. The proposed project includes: • Replacing the sidewalk from the bridge to Hildreth Street • Stabilizing the slope to prevent further erosion (extent to be determined by engineering design) Estimated costs: • Design: $36,000 • Construction: Approximately $200,000 Total request: $250,000 to cover design, sidewalk replacement, and slope stabilization. This will ensure accessibility and long-term stability for the area. Commissioner Gooden-Rodgers asked if this request would complete the project and Ms. Stanton stated yes. Upon a motion by Gillian Shaw for approval, seconded by David Relos, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the Budget Request as presented on November 13, 2025. 2. Recommendation on RFP Proposal (Former YMCA Northside) Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, stated that on April 2025, the RDC acquired seven parcels at 1201 Northside Blvd. and Louise St. as part of an agreement with the YMCA that facilitated its move downtown to the Leighton building. Since then, all structures have been cleared, and the site is ready for redevelopment. The property is located southeast of the South Bend Farmers Market along the St. Joseph River. RFP Process: The Redevelopment Commission approved a Request for Proposals in June, with submissions due September 11. One proposal was received from Century Custom Builders, a local developer with extensive experience. Their plan includes approximately 118 units—a mix of apartments, duplexes, townhomes, and single-family homes—with potential for commercial space. Recommendation: Staff reviewed the proposal, met with the developer, and confirmed it meets all RFP criteria. We recommend continuing negotiations with CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – November 13, 2025 Page | 6 Century Custom Builders to pursue a purchase agreement and full site development. While reaching a final agreement is not guaranteed, that is our goal. Next Steps: City engineering and planning teams will collaborate with the developer to refine site layouts and ensure an appropriate mix of housing types before development begins. Staff will return to the RDC with a finalized purchase agreement and detailed plans for review. President Warner asked about a timeline and Mr. Molnar stated staff is hoping for this Winter or next Spring with a finalized purchase agreement. Upon a motion by Troy Warner for approval, seconded by Gillian Shaw, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the Recommendation as presented on November 13, 2025. C. Redevelopment General Fund (a.k.a Pokagon Fund) 1. Resolution No. 3656 (Approving Purchase Agreement for Old Marquette School) Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, stated that the old Marquette School, located at 1905 College St., is a historic school building constructed in the 1930s. It served as an active educational facility until 2011, when the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) opened a new school building directly to the north. Since then, Old Marquette has remained vacant. The building is recognized as a locally designated historic landmark. Over the past several years, RDC staff have been in discussions with United Way to identify a suitable site for a “OneRoof” Neighborhood Center in the Far Northwest Neighborhood—modeled after the successful center in the Southeast Neighborhood. This type of facility would provide vital community services, including youth programming, health care access, and early childhood education. Old Marquette is both geographically well-positioned and adequately sized to serve as the Far Northwest Neighborhood’s location. The attached resolution authorizes the transfer of ownership of Old Marquette from SBCSC to the Redevelopment Commission for $60,750.00, based on the average of two independent appraisals. This acquisition not only preserves a historic structure that has faced an uncertain future for over a decade but also creates a meaningful opportunity to collaborate with United Way in establishing a much- needed community resource. CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – November 13, 2025 Page | 7 President Warner expressed concerns about the building’s condition and whether it’s salvageable or viable. Based on the appraisal value, it appears there may be significant structural issues. Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment, explained United Way has conducted multiple site visits with consultants, structural engineers, and architects to assess the building. Due to its long vacancy, the property requires significant work, including a full roof replacement and interior remodeling. However, United Way believes the structure is sound and suitable for adaptive reuse. They are currently developing the scope of that reuse, which may include partial demolition of one expansion wing. At the same time, United Way is preparing a capital campaign to fund the “OneRoof” Center project. When the City returns with a purchase agreement, it will include details on the proposed plans and budget. While the investment will be substantial and fundraising will take time, United Way and the City may collaborate on stabilization work in the interim, which will be addressed in a forthcoming agreement. President Warner commented that “OneRoof” has already become a key neighborhood resource on the southeast side, providing youth programs and healthcare services. Bringing a similar presence to this neighborhood has been a long- standing goal, and this project represents an important step toward meeting that need. Commissioner Gooden-Rodgers asked if there was an agreement with the Boys and Girls club and Mr. Bauer stated there was not previously. Mr. Bauer clarified that today’s agreement authorizes the Redevelopment Commission to purchase the building from the school corporation. In the coming months, we will return with a purchase agreement for the sale of the building to United Way, which will outline the vision and scope for the “One Roof” Center. For context, the Common Council allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue replacement funds in the 2022–2023 budget. One line item was designated for pre-K center support, and we have reserved a portion of those funds for the far northwest “OneRoof” Center. When we return with the agreement, these funds may be included to cover stabilization work needed to maintain the building while United Way launches its multi-million-dollar capital campaign to bring the facility back into active use. Commissioner Shaw asked if by taking control of the building we would stabilize the structure. Mr. Bauer stated potentially, yes. We expect to bring an agreement to the Commission soon that outlines United Way’s CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – November 13, 2025 Page | 8 planned investments and the City’s potential role as a partner. That agreement is still under negotiation, so he didn’t have it ready today. Commissioner Ellison commented that the land value likely reflects that additional investment will be needed for building improvements. United Way’s funding, combined with other resources, could support key neighborhood priorities—such as early childhood programs, upgrading the gym for after- school activities, and creating outdoor spaces like gardens or play areas. These enhancements would make the “OneRoof” Center a true community asset, addressing needs residents have expressed for years. Neighbors have consistently said they want to see something meaningful done with this property, rather than leaving it vacant for another decade. Commissioner Gooden-Rodgers agreed. Mr. Molnar added that the purchase agreement has been approved by the South Bend School Corporation and this is the final step. Commissioner Shaw spoke in favor of the agreement. Upon a motion by Gillian Shaw for approval, seconded by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Resolution No. 3656 as presented on November 13, 2025. 6. Progress Reports A. Tax Abatement Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity, stated that on Monday, the Common Council approved the confirming Tax Abatement Resolution for Michigan Motorsports, which is purchasing property from the RDC on William Merchant Ct. With that approval in place, the next step is closing on the property, which is expected soon. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring or Summer of next year. This Council action marks the final step needed to move the development forward. B. Common Council None C. Other None 7. Next Commission Meeting Monday, November 24, 2025, 9:30 a.m. at Council Chambers, Room 301, Weekday Changed due to Thanksgiving Holiday CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – November 13, 2025 Page | 9 8. Adjournment Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:20 a.m. ______________________________ ______________________________ Eli Wax, Secretary Troy Warner, President South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : 11/19/2025 FROM: Joseph Molnar, Assistant Director of Growth & Opportunity SUBJECT: Second Amendment Leighton Building YMCA Lease 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: Approve the Second Amendment to the Lease for the Leighton Building with the YMCA SPECIFICS: The Redevelopment Commission acquired the Leighton Building in downtown South Bend in the spring of 2024 as part of a large development agreement with Beacon Health Systems. Soon after, the Redevelopment Commission approved a lease with the YMCA of Michiana for use of floors 3, 4, and 5 of the Leighton Building for the purposes of full-service health and fitness center. The current lease with the YMCA was partnered with a donation of the former YMCA on Northside Blvd. to the Redevelopment Commission and runs through calendar year 2031. The YMCA has successfully opened the fitness center downtown and is enjoying robust membership. Due to their success in downtown South Bend, the YMCA desires to expand their offerings in the Leighton Building and open a full-service childcare and pre-k facility on the first floor of the building. Opening new quality childcare options has been a long-standing priority of the City of South Bend. The proposed Second Amendment makes the following changes to the existing lease: • YMCA will continue to lease the entirety of floors 3, 4, and 5 and maintain the pool mechanicals and will begin leasing approximately 9,500 square feet of the first floor on May 1, 2026. This is approximately 2/3 of the usable space of the first floor. • Starting in calendar year 2026, the YMCA will reimburse the RDC one half (1/2) of all existing utility expenses for the building, this is up from the existing one third (1/3) currently. • YMCA commits to operating a full-service daycare facility on the first floor in addition to the health and fitness center on the floors 3-5 Staff recommends approval of the Second Amendment which will add a new quality daycare service to downtown South Bend in addition to furthering the City of South Bend’s partnership with the YMCA long- term. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT This Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement is made effective as of November 24, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) by the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through its governing body, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Landlord”) and YMCA of Greater Michiana, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (“Tenant”), with offices at 905 North Front St., Niles, MI 49120 (each a “Party” and together, the “Parties”). Recitals A. The Parties entered into a certain Lease Agreement dated April 25, 2024, as amended by a First Amendment to Lease Agreement dated July 25, 2024 (together the “Lease”), in which the Landlord agreed to lease the Leased Premises to the Tenant for the purposes of operating a health and fitness center. B. Tenant desires to also offer a full-service daycare facility at the Leased Premises in 2026. C. The Parties now desire to modify certain portions of the Lease as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and promises contained in this Second Amendment and the Lease and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. The first sentence of Section 1 shall be deleted in its entirely and replaced with the following: Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord all of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floors of the Property, and, effective as of May 1, 2026 (or earlier if written notice is provided from Landlord that the space is available for occupancy sooner), a portion of the 1st Floor of the Property, comprising approximately nine thousand five hundred (9,500) square feet in size, all as further depicted in the attached Exhibit 2 (the “Leased Premises”). 2. Section 4 of the Lease shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Tenant covenants and agrees to pay one-third (1/3) of all existing utility expenses associated with operating the Property for calendar years 2024 and 2025 of the Lease Term, including, but not limited to, expenses stemming from the Property’s electricity, water, and gas utility accounts (collectively, the “Utility Expenses”). For calendar years 2026 through 2031, Tenant agrees to pay one-half (1/2) of the Utility Expenses. Landlord will provide copies of invoices for all Utility Expenses incurred during the previous twelve (12) months of operation to Tenant on an annual basis, which will be delivered to Tenant on or before January 31st of each year, and Tenant shall pay its required share of the sum of all utility invoices presented to Tenant to Landlord on or before February 28th of each year until Tenant’s portion of all Utility Expenses incurred during the Lease Term have been reimbursed. Tenant shall also pay all other routine costs of building maintenance and daily operations incurred by Tenant during the Lease Term for the space Tenant occupies as further described in Section 10 of this Lease. In the event the Utility Expenses are not paid in full by Tenant on or before February 28th of the year it becomes due, Tenant shall also pay Landlord a late charge, which shall be equal to $25.00 per day for each day payment of Utility Expenses is late, with a fifteen (15) day grace period before late fees are charged. 3. Section 6 of the Lease shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:: For the entirety of the Lease Term, the Leased Premises shall be primarily used and occupied as a health and fitness center, with child watch services also offered on the Leased Premises to patrons utilizing Tenant’s services (the “Use”), 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 Use of the Leased Premises. Effective as of May 1, 2026 (or earlier if written notice is provided from Landlord), the Use may also include a full-service daycare facility at the Leased Premises. The Leased Premises may not be used for any other purpose inconsistent with Tenant’s Use without the prior written approval of the Landlord. Tenant shall be solely responsible at all times for obtaining and maintaining all required licenses, certifications, and permits for the Use. Tenant shall ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards, and shall bear all costs associated with any required modifications, inspections, or equipment. Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from the Use. 4. The first sentence of Section 9 of the Lease shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Tenant shall have access to the portions of the 2nd floor that contain pool mechanicals and shall be responsible for maintenance of the pool mechanicals while Tenant continues to lease the Leased Premises for the Use. 5. Section 21 shall be amended to replace the address that Landlord receives notices or communications under the Lease as follows: To Landlord at: Executive Director of Community Investment Department of Community Investment City of South Bend 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 With a copy to: Corporation Counsel Department of Law City of South Bend 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Suite 600 South Bend, IN 46601 The remainder of Section 21 shall remain unchanged. 6. Exhibit 2 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with Exhibit 2 attached to this Second Amendment. 7. Unless expressly modified by this Second Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Lease remain in full force and effect. 8. Capitalized terms used in this Second Amendment will have the meanings set forth in the Lease unless otherwise stated herein. Signature Page Follows IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Second Amendment as of the date set forth after their signatures. SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION By: Troy Warner, President Date: ________________________ ATTEST: By: Eli Wax, Secretary Date: ________________________ THE YMCA OF GREATER MICHIANA Mark Weber, Chief Executive Officer Date: _____________________________ EXHIBIT 2 Floor Plans (See Attached) First (1st) Floor Tenant shall lease from Landlord a portion of this first floor, which equals approximately 9,500 square feet, which is outlined in blue and purple in the image above. Minor adjustments to the leasable space on the first floor may be made if mutually agreed upon by the Landlord and Tenant in writing. All remaining portions of this floor not leased to Tenant shall be reserved for the Landlords exclusive use. Third (3) Floor Fourth (4th) Floor Fifth (5) Floor South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : 11/19/2025 FROM: Joseph Molnar Assistant Director of Growth & Opportunity SUBJECT: Budget Request Leighton Building 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: Appropriate $750,000 for improvements to the Leighton Building to support the build out of the second floor for City Employees SPECIFICS: The Redevelopment Commission acquired the Leighton Building in downtown South Bend in the spring of 2024 as part of a large development agreement with Beacon Health Systems. Soon after, the Redevelopment Commission approved a lease with the YMCA of Michiana for use of floors 3, 4, and 5 of the Leighton Building for the purposes of full-service health and fitness center. The second floor of the Leighton Building is currently vacant. The City has also been working on finding a permanent placement of the IT Department which is not located within City Hall. The proposed $750k would provide funding for the following: • Internal Demolition of the Second Floor o This would clear the space entirely for reconstruction • Structural repairs for the Second Floor • Installation of a new Building Automated System o This handles HVAC controls throughout the entire building • Remaining funds would be used for further build out of second floor space for the IT Department The requested funds will ensure future development opportunities for the Leighton Building as well as beginning the process to locate a permanent location for the IT Department. Staff recommends approval. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : 11/17/2025 FROM: Erin Michaels – Property Development Manager SUBJECT: Acceptance of 105 S. Olive St. from BPW 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: Approve Resolution Accepting 105 S. Olive St (former Animal Control facility) from BPW to RDC SPECIFICS: The City of South Bend, through the entity of the Board of Public Works (BPW) is the owner of the former Animal Control facility located at 105 S. Olive St and has maintained ownership since the South Bend Animal Resource Center (SBARC) relocated to Kennedy Park. Since SBARC relocated their facility to Kennedy Park the building has been vacant. City staff believe that the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) is a more appropriate entity than BPW to own this property. If redevelopment plans ever surface for this particular property, the RDC can take the appropriate actions necessary for redevelopment. BPW approved their matching resolution authorizing the transfer of this property to RDC at their meeting on November 12, 2025 and staff recommend approval of this resolution. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 27-2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ACTING THROUGH ITS BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through its Board of Public Works (the “City”), is the owner of certain property identified herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-8, the City may transfer or exchange property with another governmental entity upon terms and conditions agreed upon by the two (2) entities as evidenced by the adoption of substantially identical resolutions of each entity; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), the governing body of the South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment (the “Department”), exists and operates under the provisions of I.C. 36-7-14, as amended from time to time (the “Act”), and is a body corporate and politic; and WHEREAS, the City desires to the transfer to the Commission certain real property commonly known as 105 S. Olive St., and more particularly set forth in Exhibit “A” attached (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Commission desires to accept the transfer of the Property from the City for purposes of redevelopment and will execute a mirroring resolution documenting such desire; and WHEREAS, the Commission is expected to adopt a corresponding resolution consistent with I.C. 36-1-11-8. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF WORKS AS FOLLOWS: 1.The transfer of the following described real property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana: See Exhibit “A” by the City to the Commission, without consideration, shall be, and hereby is, approved and authorized. 2.The Property Development Manager of Growth & Opportunity for the City of South Bend shall cause the recording of a quit claim deed conveying all the right, title and interest of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission in and to the Property, for the use and benefit of its Department of Redevelopment. 3.This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Board of Public Works held on November 12, 2025, at 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana 46601. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ATTEST: 2 November 12, 2025 EXHIBIT A Parcel Description Parcel ID: 018-4096-3578 State ID: 71-08-10-180-039.000-026 Address: 105 S OLIVE ST Legal Description: S Of RR W and adj Olive St Sec 10-37-2e HOLD FOR: AUDITOR’S RECORD: City of South Bend TRANSFER NO. 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Ste. 500 TAXING UNIT: South Bend, IN 46601 DATE: PARCEL NO. 018-4096-3578 QUIT CLAIM DEED THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH THAT the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Public Works (the “Grantor”) CONVEYS AND QUIT CLAIMS TO the Department of Redevelopment of the City of South Bend, for the use and benefit of its Department of Redevelopment, by and through its governing body, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Grantee”), for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the real estate located in St. Joseph County, Indiana: Parcel ID: 018-4096-3578 State ID: 71-08-10-180-039.000-026 Address: 105 S OLIVE ST Legal Description: S Of RR W and adj Olive St Sec 10-37-2e Grantor hereby conveys the Property subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, and other matters of record. The undersigned persons executing this Quit Claim Deed on behalf of the Grantor represent and certify that each has been fully empowered and authorized to execute this Quit Claim Deed and that all action necessary to complete this conveyance on Grantor’s behalf has been duly taken. [Signature page follows.] BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 11/4/2025 Name Erin Michaels Department DCI BPW Date 11/12/2025 Phone Extension 5931 Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance and Inclusion Officer Officer Name BPW Attorney Attorney Name Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Danielle Campbell Weiss Purchasing Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution Other: Temporary License Agreement Ease./Encroach Required Information Company or Vendor Name Redevelopment Commission of South Bend New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing No MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name Resolution Approving the Transfer of the Former SBARC Building to Redevelopment Commission Project Number Funding Source Account No. Amount Terms of Contract Purpose/Description Request to transfer City property – 105 S. Olive St – to the Redevelopment Commission for proposed redevelopment of the site. For Change Orders Only Amount of Increase Decrease $ ($ ) Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) New Amount $ Total Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) Time Extension Amount: South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : November 19, 2025 FROM: Sarah Schaefer SUBJECT: Budget request – Western Ave. Transformation District Survey & Site Plan 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: Budget request of $100,000 to fund a survey and site plan for the first phase of the Western Avenue Transformation District project. SPECIFICS: This request is to fund a survey and site plan for the first phase of the Western Avenue Transformation District (WATD), which includes 156 mixed income housing units on the site of the former Rabbi Shulman public housing development. While most of the engineering and site design for this project will be funded through the City’s Section 108 loan from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), the loan has not been made available yet due to the federal government shutdown. While we anticipate the loan funds will be available soon, there is an urgent need to complete the survey and master plan for this project so that the developer can apply for the state’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The deadline for LIHTC applications is December 31, 2025, with applications reviewed on a “first come, first serve” basis. This budget request will allow the engineering firm to provide the master plan and survey for the project so that the LIHTC application can be submitted as soon as possible. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : 11/17/2025 FROM: Erin Michaels – Property Development Manager SUBJECT: Recommendation for Bid Received for Carroll St Lots Disposition 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 will make a formal recommendation regarding the bid received for the disposition of seven lots on Carroll St SPECIFICS: On October 23, 2025 the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) approved the disposition of seven (7) lots on Carroll St located at 502-524 Carroll St & 316 E Monroe. All submissions were due at 9:00 am on November 13, 2025, and one bid was received and read publicly at the RDC meeting that day at 9:30am. Staff have reviewed this proposal and determined that it does not meet the criteria for a proper submission for disposition as required by the standards approved by the Redevelopment Commission and State Law. At the November 24, 2025 RDC meeting Staff will give an overview of the submission and recommendation on a path forward to the RDC. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item D ATE : 11/19/2025 F ROM: Caleb Bauer, Executive Director SUBJECT: Pre-Development Services Budget Request 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: RDC staff requests appropriations of funds to be used to assist with professional services for pre-development work, to include infrastructure cost estimation, urban design, underwriting, and other pre-development work that may occur in preparation for a formal purchase agreement or development agreement. SPECIFICS: River West Development Area: $200,000 River East Development Area: $100,000 South Side Development Area: $50,000 ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : 11/19/2025 FROM: Caleb Bauer, Executive Director SUBJECT: Redevelopment Services Agreements 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: RDC staff requests consideration of amendments to 3-year RDC services agreements with DCI staff, Engineering staff, and Legal Department staff who work to support the RDC’s activities. The agreements include a 3% annual escalation, which is in line with historical annual salary adjustments. If approved, funding will be provided out of a pro-rated share of TIF funds from each district. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES AGREEMENT This Fourth Amendment to Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement (this “Fourth Amendment”) is made effective as of January 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, the governing body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment (the “Commission”), and the City of South Bend, Indiana, an Indiana municipal corporation, acting by and through the City of South Bend, Indiana Board of Public Works (the “Provider”). RECITALS A. The Commission and the Provider entered into a Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement dated January 12, 2017, as amended by the First Amendment to Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement dated March 13, 2018, the Second Amendment to Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement dated effective January 1, 2020, and the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement dated effective January 1, 2023 (together, the “Services Agreement”), for the provision of supervisory services to the Commission in relation to the Commission’s Projects (as defined in the Services Agreement). B. The Commission and the Provider wish to amend the Services Agreement as set forth in this Fourth Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations in this Fourth Amendment and the Services Agreement, the adequacy of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Section 4(A) of the Services Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following: “A. Fees for Services. The Provider will render the Requested Services to the Commission through the work of the Provider’s employees holding the position titles “Executive Director of Community Investment,” “Director of Growth & Opportunity,” “Assistant Director of Growth & Opportunity,” and “Property Development Manager.” As compensation for the Requested Services, the Commission agrees to pay the Provider a flat fee for each respective calendar year in an amount not to exceed the total amount stated in the table below (the “Annual Fee”). Period Position Annual Fee January 1 to December 31, 2026 Exec. Dir. of Community Investment $ 44,078.00 Director of Growth & Opportunity $ 47,594.00 Asst. Director of Growth & Opportunity $ 52,140.00 Property Development Manager $ 59,351.00 Total for 2026 $ 203,163.00 January 1 to December 31, 2027 Exec. Dir. of Community Investment $ 45,400.44 Director of Growth & Opportunity $ 49,021.82 2 Asst. Director of Growth & Opportunity $ 53,704.20 Property Development Manager $ 61,131.79 Total for 2027 $ 209,258.00 January 1 to December 31, 2028 Exec. Dir. of Community Investment $ 46,762.46 Director of Growth & Opportunity $ 50,492.47 Asst. Director of Growth & Opportunity $ 55,315.33 Property Development Manager $ 62,965.74 Total for 2028 $ 215,536.00 ” 2. In Section 5 of the Services Agreement, the text “December 31, 2025” is deleted and replaced with the following: “December 31, 2028.” 3. Section 15 of the Services Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following: “SECTION 15. Notices. “All notices or other communications which are required or permitted under the terms of this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air courier services, to the address and individual set forth below. All such notices to either party shall be deemed to have been provided when delivered, if delivered personally, three (3) days after mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, or the next business day, if sent by generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air courier services. Commission: Department of Community Investment 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Suite 500 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Executive Director Provider: Department of Public Works 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Suite 400 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Director” 4. Unless expressly modified by this Fourth Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Services Agreement remain in full force and effect. 5. Capitalized terms used in this Fourth Amendment will have the meanings set forth in the Services Agreement unless otherwise stated herein. [Signature page follows.] 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Fourth Amendment to Redevelopment Supervisory Services Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date stated above. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION __________________________________ __________________________________ Elizabeth Maradik, President Troy Warner, President __________________________________ ATTEST: Joseph Molnar, Vice President __________________________________ __________________________________ Breana Micou, Member Eli Wax, Secretary __________________________________ Date: Gary Gilot, Member __________________________________ Murray Miller, Member ATTEST: __________________________________ Hillary Horvath, Clerk Date: South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : 11/19/2025 FROM: Caleb Bauer, Executive Director SUBJECT: Redevelopment Services Agreements 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: RDC staff requests consideration of amendments to 3-year RDC services agreements with DCI staff, Engineering staff, and Legal Department staff who work to support the RDC’s activities. The agreements include a 3% annual escalation, which is in line with historical annual salary adjustments. If approved, funding will be provided out of a pro-rated share of TIF funds from each district. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT This Sixth Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement (this “Sixth Amendment”) is made effective as of January 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, the governing body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment (the “Commission”), and the Civil City of South Bend, an Indiana municipal corporation, acting by and through the South Bend Board of Public Works (the “Provider”). RECITALS A. The Commission and the Provider entered into that certain Engineering Services Agreement dated November 22, 2016, as amended by the First Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement dated April 13, 2017, the Second Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement dated March 13, 2018, the Third Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement dated April 25, 2019, the Fourth Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement dated effective January 1, 2020, and the Fifth Amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement dated effective January 1, 2023 (collectively, the “Services Agreement”), for the provision of engineering services to the Commission in relation to the Commission’s Projects (as defined in the Services Agreement). B. The Commission and the Provider wish to amend the Services Agreement to extend the term of the Services Agreement for an additional three (3) years commencing on the Effective Date as set forth in this Sixth Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations in this Sixth Amendment and the Services Agreement, the adequacy of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Section 4(A) of the Services Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following: “A. Fees for Services. The Provider will render the Requested Services to the Commission through the work of the Provider's employees holding the position titles "Project Engineer,” “Senior Engineer,” and “Assistant City Engineer.” As compensation for the Requested Services, the Commission agrees to pay the Provider a flat fee for each respective calendar year in an amount not to exceed the total amount stated in the table below (the “Annual Fee”). Period Position Annual Fee January 1 to December 31, 2026 Project Engineer $ 81,763.00 Senior Engineer $ 66,780.00 Assistant City Engineer $ 77,949.75 Total for 2026 $ 226,462.75 January 1 to December 31, 2027 Project Engineer $ 80,288.24 Senior Engineer $ 68,783.40 Assistant City Engineer $ 84,215.89 Total for 2027 $ 233,287.53 2 January 1 to December 31, 2028 Project Engineer $ 82,696.89 Senior Engineer $ 70,846.90 Assistant City Engineer $ 86,742.37 Total for 2028 $ 240,286.16 ” 2. In Section 5 of the Services Agreement, the text “December 31, 2025” is deleted and replaced with the following: “December 31, 2028.” 3. Section 15 of the Services Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following: “SECTION 15. Notices. “All notices or other communications which are required or permitted under the terms of this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air courier services, to the address and individual set forth below. All such notices to either party shall be deemed to have been provided when delivered, if delivered personally, three (3) days after mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, or the next business day, if sent by generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air courier services. Commission: Department of Community Investment 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Suite 500 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Executive Director Provider: Department of Public Works 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Suite 400 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Director” 4. Unless expressly modified by this Sixth Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Services Agreement remain in full force and effect. 5. Capitalized terms used in this Sixth Amendment will have the meanings set forth in the Services Agreement unless otherwise stated herein. [Signature page follows.] 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Sixth Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date stated above. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION __________________________________ __________________________________ Elizabeth Maradik, President Troy Warner, President __________________________________ ATTEST: Joseph Molnar, Vice President __________________________________ __________________________________ Breana Micou, Member Eli Wax, Secretary __________________________________ Date: Gary Gilot, Member __________________________________ Murray Miller, Member ATTEST: __________________________________ Hillary Horvath, Clerk Date: South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : 11/19/2025 FROM: Caleb Bauer, Executive Director SUBJECT: Redevelopment Services Agreements 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: RDC staff requests consideration of amendments to 3-year RDC services agreements with DCI staff, Engineering staff, and Legal Department staff who work to support the RDC’s activities. The agreements include a 3% annual escalation, which is in line with historical annual salary adjustments. If approved, funding will be provided out of a pro-rated share of TIF funds from each district. ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Amended and Restated Redevelopment Legal Services Agreement (this “First Amendment”) is made effective as of January 1, 2026 (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 the City of South Bend, Indiana, an Indiana municipal corporation, acting by and through the South Bend Board of Public Works (the “Provider”). RECITALS A. The Commission and the Provider entered into an Amended and Restated Redevelopment Legal Services Agreement dated effective July 1, 2018 (the “Services Agreement”), for the provision of supervisory services to the Commission in relation to the Commission’s Projects (as defined in the Services Agreement). B. The Commission and the Provider wish to amend the Services Agreement as set forth in this First Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations in this Fourth Amendment and the Services Agreement, the adequacy of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. The following text is hereby added to the end of Section 4(A) of the Services Agreement: “ In addition to the Annual Fee, the Commission agrees to pay the Provider a separate flat fee of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per calendar year (the “Additional Fee”) to offset wages paid to Provider’s interns whose work primarily supports the Requested Services. The Additional Fee shall be payable upon the Provider’s written request.” 2. Section 15 of the Services Agreement is deleted and replaced with the following: “SECTION 15. Notices. “All notices or other communications which are required or permitted under the terms of this Agreement shall be sufficient if delivered personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air courier services, to the address and individual set forth below. All such notices to either party shall be deemed to have been provided when delivered, if delivered personally, three (3) days after mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, or the next business day, if sent by generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air courier services. Commission: Department of Community Investment 2 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Suite 500 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Executive Director Provider: Department of Public Works 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Suite 400 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Director” 3. Unless expressly modified by this First Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Services Agreement remain in full force and effect. 4. Capitalized terms used in this First Amendment will have the meanings set forth in the Services Agreement unless otherwise stated herein. [Signature page follows.] 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment to Amended and Restated Redevelopment Legal Services Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date stated above. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION __________________________________ __________________________________ Elizabeth Maradik, President Troy Warner, President __________________________________ ATTEST: Joseph Molnar, Vice President __________________________________ __________________________________ Breana Micou, Member Eli Wax, Secretary __________________________________ Date: Gary Gilot, Member __________________________________ Murray Miller, Member ATTEST: __________________________________ Hillary Horvath, Clerk Date: South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item DATE : 11/20/2025 FROM: Erik Glavich, Director of Growth & Opportunity SUBJECT: Resolution No. 3658 and 2026 Annual Spending Plan 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: Resolution No. 3658 adopting 2026 Annual Spending and providing RDC staff authority to update the plan as necessary SPECIFICS: Under IC 36-7-14-12.7, the RDC is required to file by December 1 an annual spending plan for the upcoming calendar year with the Department of Local Government Finance, Office of the Mayor, and the Common Council. Pending adoption by the RDC, this resolution would accomplish the following: • Formally approve the enclosed Annual Spending Plan for 2026 • Direct RDC staff to file the spending plan as required • Provide RDC staff the authority to amend the spending plan if necessary ______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary Date: _____________ _______ APPROVED Not Approved SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3658 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADOPTING AN ANNUAL SPENDING PLAN FOR YEAR 2025 AND AUTHORIZING REDEVELOPMENT STAFF TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN RELATED ACTS WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (“Commission”) is the governing body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment established under the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended, being I.C. 36-7-14-1 et seq. (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, Section 12.7 of the Act requires the Commission to file with the Department of Local Government Finance, Office of the Mayor, and the Common Council an annual spending plan for the upcoming calendar year setting forth its planned expenditures; and WHEREAS, Department of Redevelopment staff members (“Redevelopment Staff”) have helped to prepare a spending plan for the Commission for calendar year 2026 (the “2026 Spending Plan”), attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Commission now desires to approve and adopt the 2026 Spending Plan and authorize Redevelopment Staff to conduct certain acts related thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission as follows: 1. The Commission approves and adopts the 2026 Spending Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2. The Commission directs Redevelopment Staff to take all necessary steps to file the 2026 Spending Plan with the Department of Local Government Finance, Office of the Mayor, and the South Bend Common Council, and to take any other steps required under the Act. 3. In the event amendments to the 2026 Spending Plan are later needed, the Commission hereby directs Redevelopment Staff to amend the 2026 Spending Plan accordingly, and take all other appropriate measures to document any such amendments as required by the Act. 4. . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on November 24, 2025. SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ______________________________ Troy Warner, President ATTEST: _______________________ Eli Wax, Secretary EXHIBIT A 2026 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Spending Plan South Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana TO: Indiana Department of Local Government Finance Mayor James Mueller South Bend Common Council FROM: Troy Warner, President, South Bend Redevelopment Commission DATE: November 24, 2025 RE: Annual Spending Plan of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission for Calendar Year 2026 (IC 36-7-14-12.7) SPENDING PLAN FOR 2026 (Note: The following represent anticipated amounts.) A. Overview Under Indiana Code (“IC”) 36-7-14-12.7, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Redevelopment Commission” or the “Commission”) is required to file an annual spending plan for the upcoming calendar year with the Department of Local Government Finance, Office of the Mayor, and the Common Council. The report below describes planned expenditures by the Redevelopment Commission for calendar year 2026. This spending plan is based on projected incremental revenues for all development areas to be $42,876,524 and anticipated revenue for the Redevelopment General Fund to be $1,438,000. This spending plan has been prepared using information currently available to the Redevelopment Commission and its staff. Unexpected opportunities or needs may arise in 2026, making it appropriate for the Redevelopment Commission to make expenditures not anticipated by this spending plan. Such unanticipated expenditures could arise for several reasons including, but not limited to, the necessity to complete unforeseen projects; opportunities to modify debt payments; new unanticipated economic development or redevelopment opportunities; and support from both public and private entities, including grants or loans. In the event amendments to this spending plan are needed, the Redevelopment Commission will comply with the instructions set forth in the Memorandum issued by the Department of Local Government Finance on August 28, 2024. South Bend Redevelopment Commission 2 B. Debt Payments Anticipated debt payments in 2026 are provided below. T71521 - River West Development Area • 227 - Lease Rental Revenue Bonds of 2023, Series A: $1,080,400 • Lease Rental Revenue Bonds of 2024, Series B: $1,888,596 • 200 - Lease Rental Revenue Bonds of 2019 (Double Tracking Project): $1,035,500 • 210 - Taxable Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 (Community Ed. Center): $323,415 • South Bend Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013: $84,500 • 169 - Redevelopment District Bonds, Series 2018: $987,375 • 135 - 2015 Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental Revenue Bonds: $1,713,500 T71522 - River East Development Area • 227 - RDA Lease Rental Revenue Bonds of 2023, Series A: $1,620,600 T71523 - River East Residential • 2015 Eddy Street Commons Refunding Revenue Bonds: $2,471,500 • 163 - 2017 Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2017 (Eddy Street Commons Phase II): $1,951,250 As of the date of this report, the total anticipated debt payments in 2026 will be $13,156,636. The anticipated debt payments described above include permissible reimbursements to the City of South Bend pursuant to IC 36-7-14-39(b)(4) for debt payments. The Redevelopment Commission would consider additional debt payments in 2026 as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such additional expenditures materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. C. Payments to Eligible Entities for Educational and Training Programs (e.g., School Corporation(s)) (pursuant to IC 36-7-25-7) As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission anticipates payments in 2026 to eligible entities for educational and training programs pursuant to IC 36-7-25-7 will be $141,807. The Redevelopment Commission would consider additional payments in 2026 to eligible entities for educational and training programs (pursuant to IC 36-7-25-7) as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. D. Capital Expenditures Contemplated by the Economic Development Plan(s) or Redevelopment Plan(s), as amended Commission-controlled funds can be used as capital expenditure allocations in support of economic development and/or redevelopment. These types of projects include (1) South Bend Redevelopment Commission 3 transportation enhancement projects (e.g., curbs, gutters, shoulders, street paving, street construction, bridge improvements, sidewalk improvements, pathway improvements, street lighting, traffic signals, signage, parking lot improvements, site improvements, landscape buffers, and demolition costs); (2) utility infrastructure projects such as utility relocation, water lines, water wells, water towers, lift stations, wastewater lines, storm water lines, retention ponds, ditches, and storm water basin improvements; (3) public park improvements; (4) recreational improvements and equipment; and (5) projects to enhance cultural attractiveness. Capital expenditures can also include the use of funds for real property acquisition and improvements, as well as for equipment and personal property acquisitions and installation. Permissible incentives provided through a development agreement or real estate purchase agreement that support a development or a redevelopment project are also considered capital expenditures. As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission anticipates the following capital expenditures in 2026: • Real property acquisition and improvements: $11,881,122 • Infrastructure improvements including, but not limited to, transportation enhancement projects, utility infrastructure projects, and public park improvements: $6,312,481 The Redevelopment Commission would consider additional capital expenditures in 2026 as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. E. Expenditures from the Redevelopment General Fund (a.k.a. Pokagon-South Bend Fund) Expenditures by the Redevelopment Commission from the Redevelopment General Fund are to be used in support of initiatives broadly aimed at contributing to the improvement of educational opportunities in the City of South Bend and addressing poverty and unemployment in the City. As of the date of this report, the estimated sum of expenditures in 2026 from the Redevelopment General Fund not discussed elsewhere in this report will be up to $3,600,000. The Redevelopment Commission would consider additional expenditures from the Redevelopment General Fund in 2026 that contribute to the improvement of educational opportunities in the City of South Bend or address poverty and unemployment in the City as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such additional expenditures materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. South Bend Redevelopment Commission 4 F. Grants and Contributions 1. Contributions to Local Economic Development Organizations and similar organizations As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission does not anticipate any contributions in 2026 to Local Economic Development Organizations and similar organizations. However, the Commission would consider making contributions to Local Economic Development Organizations and similar organizations in 2026 as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such a contribution materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. 2. Contributions to local non-profit organizations The Redevelopment Commission has in the past supported local non-profit organizations whose missions, services, and commitments to the community would further the goals of the Commission. The support of the Commission to these organizations can be provided through mechanisms such as donation agreements or contracted services, among other ways. As of the date of this report, total estimated contributions to local non-profit organizations in 2026 will be $1,481,216. The Redevelopment Commission would consider providing additional contributions to local non-profit organizations in 2026 as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. 3. Grants or loans to enable eligible low-income individuals and families to purchase or lease residential units in a multiple unit residential structure (pursuant to IC 36-7-14- 12.2(a)(24)) As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission does not anticipate any expenditure in 2026 in the form of a grant or loan to enable eligible low-income individuals and families to purchase or lease residential units in a multiple unit residential structure. However, the Commission would consider providing grants or loans in 2026 to enable eligible low-income individuals and families to purchase or lease residential units in a multiple unit residential structure as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. 4. Grants or loans to provide financial assistance to neighborhood development corporations (pursuant to IC 36-7-14-12.2(a)(25)) to permit them to: (A) provide financial assistance for the purposes described in paragraph F.3 above; or (B) construct, rehabilitate, or repair commercial property As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission does not anticipate supporting neighborhood development corporations through expenditures that will permit them to provide financial assistance for the purposes described in paragraph F.3 above or construct, rehabilitate, or repair commercial property. However, the Commission would consider providing grants or loans in 2026 to provide financial assistance to South Bend Redevelopment Commission 5 neighborhood development corporations (pursuant to IC 36-7-14-12.2(a)(25)) as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. 5. Other legally permitted grants or loans As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission does not anticipate expenditures in 2026 for any legally permitted grants or loans that have not been addressed elsewhere in this report. The Redevelopment Commission would consider providing other legally permitted grants or loans in 2026 as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. G. Professional Expenses (e.g., legal, accounting, project supervision expenses, and other) The Redevelopment Commission provides support for redevelopment projects, infrastructure projects, and other initiatives through expenditures for professional services including, but not limited to, legal services, engineering and design services, studies, and more. As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission anticipates expenditures for professional expenses in 2026 will be $9,903,262. The Redevelopment Commission would consider additional expenditures for permitted professional expenses in 2026 as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. H. Expenditures Related to Capital and Operating Expenses for Police or Fire Services (including such things as salaries and benefits, and acquisition of public safety vehicles and equipment) As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission does not anticipate expenditures in 2026 for expenditures related to capital and operating expenses for police or fire services. However, the Commission would consider expenditures related to capital and operating expenses for police or fire services as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. I. Expenditures from Proceeds of Bonds (Including Expenditures for Residential Housing Development Programs), Lease Financings, or Tax Anticipation Warrants As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission does not anticipate expenditures in 2026 from proceeds of bonds (including expenditures for residential housing development programs), lease financings, or tax anticipation warrants that are not discussed elsewhere in this report. The Redevelopment Commission would consider expenditures from proceeds of bonds (including expenditures for residential housing development programs), lease financings, or South Bend Redevelopment Commission 6 tax anticipation warrants as part of its annual spending plan if the need for such an expenditure materializes that would further the goals of the Redevelopment Commission. J. Other Anticipated Expenditures As of the date of this report, the Redevelopment Commission does not anticipate other expenditures in 2026 that are not discussed elsewhere in this report. TOTAL OF (B)-(J): $46,476,524 K. Expenditures from State or Federal Grants or Loans, Foundation Grants or Loans, or Funds Provided to Redevelopment Commission by Other Political Subdivisions Expenditures from state or federal grants or loans, foundation grants or loans, or funds provided to the Redevelopment Commission by other political subdivisions have been included in the estimated expenditure amounts already discussed in this report. This includes grants the City has received in support of projects, including the following: • Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant: The City was awarded this $2,400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in August 2022. The available funding will reimburse the City for expenses incurred to study needed transportation improvements in the street network around the South Bend Farmers Market, commonly referred to as the Market District. The City’s match for the grant is $600,000. • Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant: In April 2024, the City was awarded a $7,500,000 grant from the National Parks Service for the Kennedy Park Rehabilitation Project, which includes a new outdoor aquatic facility, picnic pavilions, walking paths, educational naturalized landscaping, playground, athletic fields/courts, and improved access for the surrounding neighborhood. The City’s match for the grant is $7,500,000. • Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) Grant: The historic redevelopment project in downtown South Bend—the Madison Lifestyle District—was awarded $11,780,000 in READI funds in October 2022 by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The funds awarded to the developer will reimburse the City for expenditures associated with the project. The City’s commitment after reimbursement will be $12,220,000. • READI 2.0 Grant – Riverfront West: The City’s Riverfront West transformation project was awarded $5,640,000 in READI 2.0 funds in December 2024 by the IEDC. The funds will reimburse the City for expenditures associated with the project. The City’s commitment after reimbursement will be $16,664,535. • READI 2.0 Grant – Western Avenue Transformation District: The Western Avenue Transformation District is a 208-unit mixed-income housing development on the site of former public housing buildings. This project was awarded $4,500,00 in READI 2.0 Blight and Redevelopment funding. The City will contribute matching funds to the project through a HUD loan of $10,000,000 and an additional $2,050,000. South Bend Redevelopment Commission 7 • Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) Residential Infrastructure Fund (RIF) Loan: In January 2025, the City was notified that it was approved for a RIF loan in the amount of $2,570,000 million for the Drewrys Site Revitalization residential housing development. The City has and will occasionally apply for grants and other sources of funding that would complement support for projects provided by the Redevelopment Commission. The Commission may incur additional unforeseen expenditures in 2026 if the City is awarded financial support for projects that otherwise may not have been included in the discussions throughout this spending plan. In the event the Commission incurs unplanned spending in 2026, this spending plan will be amended accordingly.