HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-2026 FINAL Agenda PacketOFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK
INTEGRITY | SERVICE | ACCESSIBILITY
Jasmine Jackson Matthew Neal Veronica Pitt-Payne
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK / CHIEF OF STAFF DEPUTY CITY CLERK / DIRECTOR OF POLICY DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
FROM: BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK
DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, February 23,
2026:
Council Chambers
3rd Floor City Hall
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public. Members of the Public may Attend this Meeting
Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/022326CC
5:00 P.M. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN
1.Organizational Meeting
5:05 P.M. INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN
1.Organizational Meeting
5:10 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE
1.Organizational Meeting
5:15 P.M. PARC CHAIRPERSON, MCBRIDE
1.Organizational Meeting
5:20 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WARNER
1.Bill No. 26-06 - Confirming Resolution - Real Property Tax Abatement for David
A. Nufer LLC (Burton's Laundry)
EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT
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5:35 P.M. COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON, GOODEN-RODGERS
1. Bill No. 26-07 - Resolution Appointing Marla Godette to a Two-Year Term as a
Member of the Community Police Review Board
Council President Canneth Lee has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence
immediately after the adjournment of the Community Relations Committee Meeting.
INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, C. LEE
1. Discussion of Council Agenda
2. Update and Announcements
3. Adjournment
cc: Mayor James Mueller
Committee Meeting List
Media
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SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL
M EETING A GENDA
Monday, February 23, 2026
7:00 P.M.
The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public
at the Council Chambers on the 3rd floor of the South Bend City Hall, 215 South
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601
or available by way of a virtual meeting using the Microsoft Teams Meeting
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1. INVOCATION
PASTOR MICHAEL BUSH | IMPACT WORSHIP CENTER
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING
AND CELEBRATING THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF CUTRAGEOUS BARBER AND
BEAUTY SALON
FOUR WINDS FIELD RENOVATIONS AND SOUTH BEND CUBS UPDATES TO
COUNCIL FROM SOUTH BEND CUBS LEADERSHIP
6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____
8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______
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9. RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
26-06 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2614-2626 SOUTH
MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614 AND 109 WEST ECKMAN
STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46614 AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX-YEAR (6) REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR DAVID A NUFER, LLC
26-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL
APPOINTING MARLA GODETTE TO COMPLETE THE CURRENTLY
VACANT INITIAL TWO-YEAR TERM AS A MEMBER OF THE
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
10. BILLS ON FIRST READING
BILL NO.
06-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE EAST/WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF MONROE,
BETWEEN 516 SOUTH MICHIGAN AND 520 SOUTH MICHIGAN,
STARTING AT MICHIGAN ON THE WEST AND ENDING AT THE
NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BEHIND 516 SOUTH MICHIGAN ON THE EAST
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________
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In the interest of providing greater public access and to promote greater transparency, the South Bend Common Council agenda has been translated
into Spanish. All agendas are available online from the Council’s website, and also in paper format in the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor County-City
Building. Reasonable efforts have been taken to provide an accurate translation of the text of the agenda, however, the officiate is the English
version. Any discrepancies which may be created in the translation are not binding. Such translations do not create any right or benefit, substantive or
procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the Common Council or the City of South Bend, Indiana.
2026 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 02-19-2026)
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all
real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team.
Troy Warner, Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member
Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member
Thomas Gryp, Citizen Member Kevin Upton, Citizen Member
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood
Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with
facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within
the City.
Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member
Alice Pickens, Citizen Member Citizen Member
COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE
Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of
public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Canneth Lee, Member Troy Warner, Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Member
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code
Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters.
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Sharon McBride, Member
Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Member Citizen Member
Savino Rivera Jr., Citizen Member
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - Innovation
Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of
Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge
of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites,
developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities.
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Sharon McBride, Member
Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member
Citizen Member Citizen Member
PARC COMMITTEE- Venues, Parks, and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment)
Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium,
Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art,
Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by
the Department of Venues Parks and Arts.
Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rogers, Member
Karen L. White, Vice- Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
Aaron Nichols, Citizen Member Frances Schmuhl, Citizen Member
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed
salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and
related matters.
Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member
Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
Citizen Member Citizen Member
PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and
related public works and property vacation issues.
Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Dr. Oliver Davis, Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
Abel Gonzalez, Citizen Member Citizen Member
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement.
Karen L. White, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Vice-Chairperson Sharon McBride, Member
Sherry Bolden-Simpson Citizen Member
Citizen Member
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau
of Sewers, and all related matters.
Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member
Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Sharon McBride, Member
Joseph Mayer, Citizen Member Citizen Member
ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation
and zoning.
Dr. Oliver Davis, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member
Danny Koontz, Citizen Member Stacey Odom, Citizen Member
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SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings
of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council.
Troy Warner, Member Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member
2026 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-09-2026)
CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member
President
Council Rules Committee, Member
OPHELIA GOODEN-RODGERS, 2nd District Council Member
Community Relations Committee, Chairperson
Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Chairperson
Community Investment Committee, Member PARC Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Utilities Committee, Member
SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member
PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
Information & Technology Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Utilities Committee, Member
TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member
Health and Public Safety, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON, 5TH District Council Member
Utilities Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member
Information & Technology, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member
Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member
SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member
Vice-President
Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson
Community Relations Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson
Utilities Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson
DR. OLIVER DAVIS, AT LARGE Council Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
Information & Technology Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Member
Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member
RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson Utilities, Vice-Chairperson
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson
KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member
Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson
Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson
Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
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February 16, 2026 Filed in Clerk's Office
Council Member Troy Warner Feb 16, 2026
Chairperson, Community Investment Committee
South Bend Common Council Bianca Tirado
South Bend City Hall, 3rd Floor City Clerk. South Bend, IN
South Bend, Indiana 46601
RE: Confirming Resolution: Retail Development Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for
David A Nufer, LLC (Burton's Laundry)
Dear Council Member Warner,
Please find the enclosed Confirming Resolution and Memorandum of Agreement for a retail
development real property tax abatement for David A Nufer, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability
Company. The petitioner plans to build a new Burton's Laundromat at currently vacant property
located at the northeast corner of the intersection of S. Main Street and W. Eckman Street. The
facility will be approximately 4,300 square feet and would create four (4) new jobs.
The total investment for this project is $2,000,000. The project meets the qualifications for an
six-year (6) retail development real property tax abatement.
A representative from David A Nufer, LLC (Burton's Laundry) will be available to meet with the
Committee on Monday, February 23, 2026.
If you or other Council members have questions about the report or need additional information,
please feel free to call me at (574) 235-5838.
Sincerely,
L'-`-\ _.),(4___L'
Erik Glavich
Director, Growth and Opportunity
EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT
South Bend City Hall,Suite 500 215 S.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd. South Bend,IN 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov
26-06
Filed in Clerk's Office
Feb 16, 2026
BILL NO. 26-06 Bianca Tirado
RESOLUTION NO.
City Clerk. South Bend, IN
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
2614-2626 S. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana 46614
AND
109 W. Eckman Street, South Bend, Indiana 46614
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
SIX-YEAR (6) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
David A Nufer, LLC
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as an Economic Revitalization
Area for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area described as:
Key Number: 71-08-24-105-005.000-026
Local Parcel Number: 018-8014-0644
Commonly Known As: 2614 S. Main Street
Legal Description: Lot 13 Oakside 1st Add
Key Number: 71-08-24-105-006.000-026
Local Parcel Number: 018-8014-0645
Commonly Known As: 2616 S. Main Street
Legal Description: Lot 14 Oakside 1st
Key Number: 71-08-24-105-007.000-026
Local Parcel Number: 018-8014-0646
Commonly Known As: 2626 S. Main Street
Legal Description: Lot 15 Oakside 1st
Key Number: 71-08-24-105-009.000-026
Local Parcel Number: 018-8014-0648
Commonly Known As: 109 W. Eckman Street
Legal Description: Lot 16 Oakside 1st Add 24/25 Cons W/0647 per
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be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-
12.1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met; and
WHEREAS, the Council adopted Declaratory Resolution No. 5162-26 on February 9,
2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the
area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such
designation is for retail development real property tax abatement only and shall expire on
December 31, 2028.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for
and is granted real property tax deduction for up to a period of six (6) years as shown by the
schedule outlined below as well as the attachment pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-17 and
further determines that the petition, the Memorandum of Agreement between the Petitioner and
the City of South Bend, and the Statement of Benefits comply with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12 et seq.
Year 1 - 100%
Year 2 -95%
Year 3 - 90%
Year 4- 85%
Year 5 - 80%
Year 6- 70%
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
Canneth J. Lee, Council President
South Bend Common Council
Attest:
Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the
City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2026, at o'clock .m.
Bianca L. Tirado,City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Approved and signed by me on the day of 2026,at o'clock
m.
James Mueller, Mayor
City of South Bend, Indiana
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
RETAIL DEVELOPMENT REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT)
This Memorandum of Agreement(the"Agreement")dated as of February 12,2026, serves as
confirmation of a commitment by David A Nufer, LLC (the "Applicant"), pending a February 23,
2026,public hearing,to comply with the project description,job creation and retention(and associated
wage rates and salaries) figures contained in its petition, Statement of Benefits, and attachments and
this Agreement.
1. Property Associated with the Abatement and Responsibilities of the Applicant. At the time of
this Agreement,the property is located at 2614-2626 S.Main Street and 109 W.Eckman Street, South
Bend, Indiana 46614,and has Key Numbers 71-08-24-105-005.000-026,71-08-24-105-006.000-026,
71-08-24-105-007.000-026, and 71-08-24-105-009.000-026. Throughout the duration of the
abatement, the Applicant shall promptly report any changes in the address or Key Number of the
property receiving the abatement to the Department of Community Investment and to the Office of the
City Clerk. Moreover,the Applicant also shall report any material changes or improvements made to
the property subject to the abatement including changes as the result of subdividing, replatting, or
otherwise. The Applicant agrees that failure to promptly report changes can result in a finding of
noncompliance on behalf of the Applicant under the commitments of this Agreement.
2. Commitments of City and Applicant. Subject to the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and
a Confirmatory Resolution by the South Bend Common Council(the"SBCC"),the City of South Bend,
Indiana (the "City"), commits to provide a six-year (6) retail development real property tax
abatement for the Applicant, based on the Applicant's commitment set forth in its Application. The
Applicant commits to the following(the"Commitments"):
a)making total combined real property expenditures of no less than One Million Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) for the construction of a new laundromat of
approximately four thousand three hundred(4,300)square feet at property identified in Section
1 of this Agreement;
b) creating at least four(4)permanent jobs with a total estimated annual payroll of at
least Ninety-Six Thousand Dollars ($96,000.00);and
c)acting in good faith to complete the project as described in its Application.
3. Applicant's Compliance with City and State Laws. During the term of the abatement, the
Applicant shall comply with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the South Bend Municipal Code, entitled "Tax
Abatement Procedures," and all governing provisions of the Indiana Code. During the term of this
abatement,the City may annually request information from the Applicant concerning the nature of the
Project, the approved capital expenditure of the Project, the number of full-time permanent positions
newly created by the Project,and the average wage rates and salaries(excluding benefits and overtime)
associated with the positions, and the Applicant shall provide the City with adequate written evidence
thereof within fifteen (15) days of such request (the "Annual Survey"). The City shall utilize this
information and the information required to be filed by the Applicant in the CF-1 Compliance with the
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Statement of Benefits form to verify that the Applicant has at all times complied with the Commitments
after the Commitment Date and during the duration of the abatement and for no other purpose. The
Applicant further agrees to provide the City with such additional information as requested by the City
to determine Applicant's compliance with the Commitments and with local and state requirements
within twenty(20)days following any such request. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,
the Applicant acknowledges that the City may be required to disclose certain documents provided by
the Applicant as required by a court order or applicable law.
4. Substantial Compliance and Rights of Termination. The City, by and through the SBCC,
reserves the right to terminate the Economic Revitalization Area designation and associated property
tax abatement deductions if it reasonably determines that the Applicant has not made reasonable efforts
to substantially comply with all the Commitments, as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the
Applicant's failure to substantially comply with the Commitments was not due to factors beyond its
reasonable control, as described in Section 5 below.
5. Factors Beyond Control. As used in this Agreement, factors beyond the control of the
Applicant shall only include factors not reasonably foreseeable at the time of designation application
and submission of Statement of Benefits which are not caused by any act or omission of the Applicant,
and which materially and adversely affect the ability of the Applicant to substantially comply with this
Agreement.Applicant has the burden to communicate to the City any such factors in which it believes
is beyond its control and impacting its ability to fulfill the terms of this Agreement or any tax abatement
benefit provided to the City. The City reserves the right to investigate the factors cited by Applicant
under this Section 5 to the fullest extent possible and may deny Applicant's request upon the
completion of the City's investigation.
6. Repayment of Tax Abatement Savings. If at any time during the term of this Agreement the
Applicant shall: (a)be delinquent or in default with respect to any tax payment in St. Joseph County,
Indiana;or(b)cease operations at the facility for which the tax abatement was granted;or(c)announce
the cessation of operations at such facility, then the City may immediately terminate the Economic
Revitalization Area designation and associated tax abatement deductions,and upon such termination,
require Applicant to repay all of the tax abatement savings received through the date of such
termination.
7. Notice/Hearing of Termination. In the event that the City determines that the Economic
Revitalization Area designation and associated tax abatement deductions should be terminated or that
all or a portion of the tax abatement savings should be repaid,it will give the Applicant notice of such
determination, including a written statement calculating the amount due from the Applicant, and will
provide the Applicant with an opportunity to meet with the City's designated representatives to show
cause why the abatement should not be terminated and/or the tax savings repaid. Such notice shall
state the names of the person with whom the Applicant may meet and will provide that the Applicant
shall have thirty (30) days from the date of such notice to arrange such meeting and to provide its
evidence concerning why the abatement termination and/or tax savings repayment should not occur.
If,after giving such notice and receiving such evidence,if any,the City determines that the abatement
termination and/or the tax repayment action is proper, the Applicant shall be provided with written
notice and a hearing before the SBCC before any final action shall be taken terminating the abatement
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and/or requiring repayment of tax benefits. The Applicant shall be entitled to appeal that determination
to a St. Joseph County Superior or Circuit Court.
8. Repayment. In the event the City requires repayment of the tax abatement savings as provided
hereunder, it shall provide Applicant with a written statement calculating the amount due (the
Statement"), and Applicant shall make such repayment to the City within one hundred twenty(120)
days of the date of the Statement. If the Applicant does not make timely repayment,the City shall be
entitled to all reasonable costs and attorneys' fees incurred in the enforcement of this Agreement and
the collection of the tax abatement savings required to be repaid hereunder.
9. Modification/Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the schedules attached hereto as Exhibit
A contain the entire understanding between the City and the Applicant with respect to the subject
matter hereof, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings,
inducements, and conditions, expressed or implied, oral, or written, except as herein contained. This
Agreement may not be modified or amended other than by an agreement in writing signed by the City
and the Applicant. The Applicant understands that any and all filings required to be made or actions
required to be taken to initiate or maintain the abatement are solely the responsibility of the Applicant.
10. Waivers. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of the City 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 other right,remedy,power, or privilege with respect to any occurrence or 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.
11. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required or permitted
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been received when delivered by
hand or by facsimile (with confirmation by registered or certified mail) or on the third business day
following the mailing,by registered or certified mail,postage prepaid,return receipt requested,thereof,
addressed as set forth below:
If to Applicant: David A Nufer,LLC
2409 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46615
Attn: David Nufer
If to the City: City of South Bend,Indiana
215 S. Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Boulevard
Suite 500
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Attn: Executive Director of Community Investment
12. Governing Laws of Indiana. This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity,
interpretation,performance,and enforcement shall be governed by the laws and decisions of the courts
of the State of Indiana.
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13. Applicant's Consent to Jurisdiction. The Applicant hereby irrevocably consents to the
jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of Indiana and of the St.Joseph County Circuit or Superior Court
in connection with any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any
documents or instrument delivered with respect to any of the obligations hereunder, and any action
related to this Agreement shall be brought in such County and in such Court.
14. Assignment and Transfer Prohibited. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the City and the Applicant and their successors and assigns, except (a)that no party may
assign or transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of
the other party hereto, in which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, and (b) Applicant may
assign and transfer its rights under this Agreement to the Permitted Assign without prior written
consent. "Permitted Assign" means the affiliated single purpose entity created for purposes of
designing, constructing, owning, operating, and maintaining the project which is the subject of this
Agreement.
15. Valid and Binding Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original as against any party whose signature
appears thereon, and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. By executing
this Agreement, each person so executing affirms that he has been duly authorized to execute this
Agreement on behalf of such party and that this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation
of the party.
16. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement and of each section or other subdivision herein
are independent of and separable from each other,and no provision shall be affected or rendered invalid
or unenforceable by virtue of the fact that for any reason any other or others of them may be invalid or
unenforceable in whole or in part unless this Agreement is rendered totally unenforceable thereby.
17. No Personal Liability. No official, director, officer, employee, or agent of the City shall be
charged personally by the Applicant, its employees, or its agents with any liabilities or expenses of
defense or be held personally liable to the Applicant under any term or provision of this Agreement or
because of the execution by such party of this Agreement or because of any default by such party
hereunder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first
above written.
Applicant" City"
David A Nufer,LLC City of South Bend, Indiana
By: 44110 / f f, By:
David A.Nufer Canneth Lee
Member President, South Bend Common Council
Approved as to Legal Adequacy and Form this By:
3 day of )42____,2026. Troy Warner
Chairperson, Community Investment
Committee
Counsel, South Bend Common Council
By:
Erik Glavich
Department of Community Investment
Counsel for Applicant
By:
James Mueller
Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
Abatement Schedule
Subject to the adoption by the SBCC of a resolution confuiiung the adoption of Declaratory Resolution
No. 5162-26,the property owner is qualified for and is granted a retail development real property tax
abatement for a period of six(6)years as shown by the schedule outlined below.
Year 1 - 100%
Year 2 -95%
Year 3 -90%
Year 4- 85%
Year 5 - 80%
Year 6 - 70%
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Carn1cth L<-e
Preside11t
Sheila :--iiezgodski
\'ice President
Troy \\'arner
Chairperson, Committee
of tl1e \ \ 110le
Canneth L<-e
First District
Opheli;i Gooden-Rodgers
Second Disu·ict
'haron L. McBride
Third District
Tro y \\'arner
Fourth District
Sherry B olden-Simpson
Firth District
Sheila :\'iezgodski
Sixth Dist rict
Dr. Olin-·r Da,·is
At L1r�e
Rachel Tomas \'1organ
At Lcr�e
K.;u-en L. \ \ l1ite
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City of South Bend
Common Council
300 City llaJl • 215 S. \'1arti11 Luther King.Jr. Bh-d.
Soutl1 Bell([, Indiam t660 I
Filed in Clerk' Office
Feb 17, 2026
Hianca Tirado
City Ch.:rk South f3cnd, IN
February 17, 2026
South Bend Common Council
Attn: Council Member Gooden-Rodgers
215 S. Dt. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 300
South Bend, IN 4660 I
RE: A RESOLUTIO OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMON
COUNCIL APPOI TING MARLA GODETTE TO COMPLETE
THECURRE TL Y VA CANT INITIAL TWO-YEAR TERM AS A
MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
BOARD
Dear Chairperson Gooden-Rodgers:
As you know, there is currently a vacancy on the Community Police
Review Board. This proposed resolution appoints Marla Godette to fill the
vacant unexpired initial two-year tenn.
Please file this proposed resolution and place it on the agenda for the
Community Relations Committee meeting for February 23, 2026, and the full
Council meeting later that evening.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
�p;;C_, Canneth Lee, President
South Bend Common Council (.57 !) W.5-!J:--!2 l. Fax (.'i7 I) 235-9173 • TDD (57 D 235-55(57 • htt1):11 IVWW.SOllthue11di11.�01· 26-07
Filed in Clerk's Office
Feb 17, 2026
BILL NO. 26-07 Bianca t irado
City Clerk, South Bend, IN
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL
APPOINTING MARLA GODETTE TO COMPLETE THE CURRENTLY VACANT
INITIAL TWO-YEAR TERM AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE
REVIEW BOARD
WHEREAS, Section 2-12.1.13(a)(3) of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing the
Community Police Review Board provides in relevant part: "After the term of each initial
Member is completed, the Common Council shall appoint Members with each Member
serving a three (3)year term or term or until their successors are appointed, but for no
longer than sixty (60) days beyond the expiration of their term."and
WHEREAS, there is currently a vacancy among the members of the Review Board for
an initial two-year term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
South Bend appoints Marla Godette nominated by 3rd District Council Member Sharon McBride,
to complete the currently vacant two-year term as a member of the Community Police Review
Board.
Canneth J. Lee, Council President
South Bend Common Council
Attest:
Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the
City of South Bend, Indiana on the _ day of 2026, at _ o'clock .m.
Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Approved and signed by me on the day of 2026,at o'clock
m.
James Mueller,Mayor
City of South Bend, Indiana
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LV HERSTORIC
0 E V E L O P M E
South Bend Common Council
3rd floor of City Hall
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
February 17, 2026
Dear Honorable Council,
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614 S Saint Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601
574.300.8041
charity.herdevelopment@gmail.com
www.herstoricdevelopment .com
@herstoricdevelopment Filed in Clerk's Office Feb 17, 2026
B1unca I 1raJo City Ckrk South 11cnd. 11
Please accept this Ordinance to vacate a portion of the street right-of-way as shown in
the attached diagram. This alley is between 516 S Michigan and 520 S Michigan. The
east portion of this alley that connects with St. Joseph St. has already been vacated,
thus this section of alley dead ends into the alley between Michigan St and St. Joseph
St. properties, and it is not useful right-of-way for any properties besides 516 and 520
S Michigan.
516 S Michigan is being developed by owners Charity Stowe and Rachel Mospan into
mixed use residential and commercial space. Charity and Rachel also founded the
501(c)(3) non-profit Milkweed Gardens, Inc. which owns 520 S Michigan and is turning
it into a public green space and park that will serve the neighborhood.
Herstoric Properties and our development partners are excited about the future
development on this block. Formally vacating this right-of-way will allow for a more
comprehensive design of the buildings, green spaces, and amenities being offered on
this block of South Michigan.
We respectfully request approval to vacate the right-of -way as shown in the attached
request. Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or concerns,
06-26
please feel free to reach out to me using contact information included in the
attachments.
Warm regards,
ive4t
Charity Stowe
Managing Member
Herstoric Properties, LLC
Filed in Clerk's Office
Feb 13, 2026
BILL NO. 06-26 Bianca Tirado
City Clerk, South Bend, IN
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA,TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE EAST/WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF MONROE, BETWEEN 516 SOUTH MICHIGAN
AND 520 SOUTH MICHIGAN, STARTING AT MICHIGAN ON THE WEST AND
ENDING AT THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BEHIND 516 SOUTH MICHIGAN ON THE
EAST
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
Petitioner requests the vacation in order to support planned development of a mixed use
residential and commercial space at 516 S. Michigan and a public green space at 520 S.
Michigan. The vacated area will be maintained as a paved area for use by both parcels.
Pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-3-12, the Common Council is charged with the
authority to hear all petitions to vacate public ways or public places within the City.The following
Ordinances vacates the above-described public property.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend having held a Public
Hearing on the petition to vacate the following property:
The east/west alley south of Monroe, between 516 S. Michigan and 520 S. Michigan,
starting at Michigan on the west and ending at the alley behind 516 S. Michigan on the
east, more particularly described as set forth in Exhibit A.
Hereby determines that it is desirable to vacate said property.
SECTION II. The City of South Bend hereby reserves the rights and easements of all
utilities and the Municipal City of South Bend, Indiana, to construct and maintain any facilities,
including, but not limited to, the following: electric, telephone, gas, water, sewer, surface water
control structures and ditches, within the vacated right-of-way, unless such rights are released by
the individual utilities.
SECTION III. The following properties may be injuriously or beneficially affected by
such vacating:
516 S Michigan Street—Parcel ID 018-3017-0646
520 S Michigan Street—Parcel ID 018-3017-0649
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SECTION IV. The purpose of the vacation of the real property is to support planned
development of a mixed use residential and commercial space at 516 S. Michigan and a public
green space at 520 S. Michigan. The vacated area will be maintained as a paved area for use by
both parcels.
SECTION V. The vacation is not subject to the elimination of the alley approach.
SECTION VI. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after adoption by the
Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and any publication required by law, with an effective
date of 2026.
Canneth J. Lee, Council President
South Bend Common Council
Attest:
Bianca L. Tirado,City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the
City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2026, at o'clock .m.
Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Approved and signed by me on the day of 2026, at o'clock
m.
James Mueller,Mayor
City of South Bend, Indiana
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND JAMES MUELLER,MAYOR
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
December 16,2025
Ms.Rachel Mospan
516 S.Michigan St.
South Bend,IN 46601
rachelmospan@Qmail.com
RE: Alley/Street Vacation - East/West Alley Between 516 S. Michigan St. & 520 S. Michigan St.
Preliminary Review)
Dear Ms.Mospan:
At its December 16, 2025 meeting, the Board of Public Works reviewed comments by the
Engineering Division, Community Investment, Fire Department, Police Department. The following
comments and recommendations were submitted:
Per IC 36-7-3-13,the vacation would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the
unit or neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous.The vacation would
not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public way difficult or
inconvenient. The vacation would not hinder the public's access to a church,school or other
public building or place. The vacation would not hinder the use of a public right of way by the
neighborhood in which it is located or to which it is contiguous.
Therefore,the Board of Public Works submitted a favorable recommendation for the vacation of
this alley. If you still wish to pursue this alley vacation,please bring this BPW Recommendation Packet to
the City Clerk's Office,located on the 3rd Floor of City Hall.Alley/Street vacations require a presentation
to the Common Council,approval of an ordinance,and certification of the ordinance from the Mayor.The
property then must be recorded with the Recorder's Office to ensure that your 50% ownership of the
property is appropriately transferred to your name.If you have any questions about how the alley vacation
will affect your property taxes,please contact the Auditor's Office.
In its Ordinance,the City of South Bend Common Council included the Board of Public Works'
requirement that you eliminate the alley approach by hiring a private contractor bonded with the City to
tear out the approach,replace with curb,and establish a tree lawn in accordance with City standards and
specifications.These updates should be made within ninety(90) days of final approval from the Common
Council.Please notify us when this work is complete.If you have any further questions,please call this office
at(574)235-9251.
Sincerely,
s/Hillary Horvath
Hillary Horvath,Clerk
ELIZABETH A.MARADIK JOSEPH R.MOLNAR GARY A.GI LOT MURRAY L.MILLER BREANA N.MICOU
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: June 30, 2025
TO: Kyle Ludlow, Public Works
Zach Hurst, Engineering
Chris Dressel, Community Investment
Derek Erquhart, Fire Department
Brad Rohrscheib, Police Department
FROM: Hillary Horvath, Clerk (hhorvath@southbendin.gov)
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATIONS —ALLEY VACATION
APPLICANT: Rachel Mospan
LOCATION: 618 S. St. Joseph St. and 516 N. Michigan St.
PLEASE INSERT YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE APPROPRIATE FIELD BELOW, BASED
ON THE FOLLOWING I.C. 36-7-3-13 CRITERIA:
1. The vacation would/would not hinder the growth or orderly development of the unit or neighborhood
in which it is located or to which it is contiguous.
2. The vacation would/would not make access to the lands of the aggrieved person by means of public
way difficult or inconvenient.
3. The vacation would/would not hinder the public's access to a church, school or other public building
or place.
4. The vacation would/would not hinder the use of a public right-of-way by the neighborhood in which
it is located or to which it is contiguous.
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING: Favorable Recommendation
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: Favorable.
FIRE: Favorable Recommendation
POLICE: Favorable recommendation
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xr 8`- STREET/ALLEY VACATION BPW APPLICATION
of 1,
E. )s. , City of South Bend - Board of Public Works
rA„, 1i 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Ste. 1316
86„'` South Bend, IN 46601
Date:
6/27/2025 Phone#: 3125900062
Name: Rachel Mospan E-mail: rachelmospan@gmail.com
Property Address:
516 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601
Applicant property information: M Residential Commercial El Industrial
Describe the general street/alley location with boundaries (Ex: 1st East/West Alley,west of St. Peter St and
north of Howard St):
east/west running alley south of Monroe, between 516 S Michigan and 520 S Michigan, starts at
Michigan on the west and ends at the back alley behind 516 S Michigan to the east (i.e. the alley
does not continue east to the next block which is S St. Joseph)
Describe the reason for the request, proposed use, and any changes made to the request following from
preliminary review:
Charity Stowe and Rachel Mospan are the owners of Herstoric Properties which owns 516 S
Michigan. Chartity and Rachel also founded and serve on the board of the 501c3 non-profit Milkweed Gardens, Inc.
which owns 520 S Michigan. 516 S Michigan is being developed into mixed use residential and commercial space.
520 S Michigan will be developed into a public green space/pocket park that will serve the adjacent buildings as
well as the neighborhood. We'd like ownership of the alley to be attached to 516 S michigan (as opposed to splitting
50/50). It will be maintained as a paved area for use by both 516 and 520.
The following MUST be attached to this application:
300 payment(check or money order)
Preliminary review form with staff comments
Office Use Only
Fee Paid Date: 6/30/2025
Check/Money Order#: CK#889001
BPW Recommendation:Favorable ri Not Favorable
CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Elizabeth A.Maradik,President Joseph R.Molnar,Vice President
Gary A.Gilot,Member Breana Micou,Member
Murray L.Miller,Member Attest: Hillary R.Horvath,Clerk
Date: December 16.2025
This application expires 90 days from the BPW meeting date,which is March 16, 2026
v.2024-07-30
l STREET/ALLEY VACATION PRELIMINARY REVIEW
CitydL\
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of South Bend - Board of Public Works
5) 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Ste. 1316
South Bend, IN 46601
Date: 9/30/2024 Phone#: 3125900062
Rachel Mospan rachelmospan@gmail.com
Name: Email:
Property 516 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601
Address:
Applicant property information: O Residential Commercial Industrial
Describe the general street/alley location with boundaries(Ex: 1st East/West Alley,west of St.Peter St and north of Howard St):
east/west alley south of Monroe, between 516 S Michigan and 520 S Michigan, starts at Michigan on the west and
ends at the back alley behind 516 S Michigan to the east(i.e. the alley does not continue east to the next block
which is S St. Joseph)
Is your property adjacent to the street/alley of interest? 0 Yes No
Do any property owners currently access the street/alley? 11 Yes No
Is there a future property development plan associated with this request? 0 Yes No
Describe the reason for this vacation request and proposed use:
Charity Stowe and Rachel Mospan are the owners of Herstoric Properties which owns 516 S Michigan.Charity and Rachel also founded the non-profit Milkweed
Gardens which owns 520 S Michigan.516 S Michigan is being developed into mixed use residential and commercial space.520 S Michigan will be developed into a
public greenspace/pocket park that will serve the adjacent buildings as well as the neighborhood.We'd like ownership of the alley to be attached to 516 S Michigan
as opposed to splitting 50/50).It will most likely be maintained as a paved area for use by both 516 and 520.
Note:the boxes in the Office Use Only section were auto-populated when I checked the boxes above.I wasn't able to uncheck them.)
This is a request for preliminary review of alley or street vacation with regard to Board of Public Works basic
criteria.Staff will review the information provided and give feedback to the applicant.
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Do less than 50%of properties on the full block have direct street access? i Yes ' No
Is this the only midblock connection? g Yes 0 No
Is the block length greater than 600'? i Yes i No
Will the vacation result in:dead end alley,interference with bike route,violations of Yes No
minimum traffic safety standards?
Are there public or private utilities in the alley? Yes No
Preliminary Staff Comments:
DCI responds with a favorable request that includes removal of the alley approach. The
ownership of the vacated alley is not determined throgh the vacation process, it will default to
split ownership of the formewr ROW and added to adjacent properties.
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