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Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: February 12, 2026
FROM: Nifemi Oluwatomini
Senior Engineer
SUBJECT: Budget Request- Studebaker HVAC renovation
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:
This budget request is for $350,000 to pay for limited renovations of Studebaker National Museum HVAC
system including two roof top units (RTUs) and modernizing the building control system
SPECIFICS:
This budget request of $350,000 covers the design and replacement of two RTUs and the building control
system for the Studebaker National Museum HVAC. This will be the culmination of modernizing the
HVAC system at the museum which has been happening over the last few years to replace obsolete
equipment. The new units will be serviceable with modern components and be more efficient. The
upgrades to the building control systems will allow staff to manage museum temperatures more
effectively. This is particularly important to ensure the long-term care of the museum’s collections.
The City of South Bend has a Lease and Management Agreement with the Studebaker National Museum.
The City is the owner of the building and leases the space and the City’s collection of historic vehicles to
the Studebaker National Museum. The Agreement gives responsibility to the City for the replacement of
any part or all parts of the HVAC system.
It is requested that the Redevelopment commission approves $350,000 from River West TIF to cover the
design and construction of the Studebaker National Museum HVAC renovation.
Staff recommends approval.
______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary
Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
February 12, 2026