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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No 12-2026 Transfer of Real Property - Redevelopment Commission RESOLUTION NO. 12-2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works (the “Board”) exists pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-4-9-5, holds real property owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”) pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-9-6-3, and is authorized to transfer such property to another governmental entity pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-8; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, the governing body of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment (the “Commission”), exists and operates pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-14 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Board owns two (2) parcels of real property in the City, 821 Portage Ave and 808 Cushing St, more particularly described on Exhibit A (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, the Board desires to convey the Property to the Commission pursuant to Ind. Code 36-1-11-8 for the purpose of making the Property available for re-use and redevelopment in accordance with the Commission's purposes and powers under the Act; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Commission will adopt a resolution accepting the Board's conveyance of the Property to the Commission and appointing a representative to accept and record the deed received from the Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Board hereby approves the conveyance of the Property to the Commission in accordance with Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-8. 2. The President and Clerk of the Board are authorized and instructed to execute and attest, respectively, a quit claim deed in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, conveying all of the Board's right, title, and interest in the Property to the Commission. 3. The Board authorizes Erin Michaels of the City’s Department of Community Investment to present for recordation in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, the deed conveying the Property to the Commission, as well as to execute any other document necessary to affect the Board’s conveyance to the Commission. 4. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Board. ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works held on March 10, 2026, at 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 300, South Bend, IN 46601. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ______________________________ Elizabeth Maradik, President Joseph Molnar, Vice President Murray Miller, Member March 10, 2026 EXHIBIT A Legal Description Parcel I Parcel No. 71-08-02-404-002.000-026 Tax ID: 018-1058-2458 Legal Description: Lot 1 Studebaker Bros Mfg Sub Of 112 & 50 X 82 Ft No End Lot 2 Commonly Known As: 821 PORTAGE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628 Parcel II Parcel No. 71-08-02-404-001.000-026 Tax ID: 018-1058-2460 Legal Description: Lot 2 Studebaker Bros Mfg Co W 38' Lot 2 W 38 Ft Lot 3 Commonly Known As: 808 CUSHING, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628 EXHIBIT B Form of Quit Claim Deed 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. 018-1058-2458 018-1058-2460 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 Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the real estate located in St. Joseph County, Indiana: See Attached Exhibit “A” 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.] Exhibit A Parcel I Parcel No. 71-08-02-404-002.000-026 Tax ID: 018-1058-2458 Legal Description: Lot 1 Studebaker Bros Mfg Sub Of 112 & 50 X 82 Ft No End Lot 2 Commonly Known As: 821 PORTAGE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628 Parcel II Parcel No. 71-08-02-404-001.000-026 Tax ID: 018-1058-2460 Legal Description: Lot 2 Studebaker Bros Mfg Co W 38' Lot 2 W 38 Ft Lot 3 Commonly Known As: 808 CUSHING, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 2/26/26 Name Erin Michaels Department DCI BPW Date 3/10/26 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 vacant lots located at 821 Portage Ave & 808 Cushing St to Redevelopment Commission Project Number Funding Source Account No. Amount Terms of Contract Purpose/Description Request to transfer vacant City property – 821 Portage Ave & 808 Cushing 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: