HomeMy WebLinkAbout5C1 Budget Request (Demo of Former Qualex Building at 921 Louise St.) - SignedSouth Bend
Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DAT E : 03/05/2026
FROM: Joe Molnar / Zach Hurst
SUBJECT: Budget Request – Qualex Demolition
Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res.
* Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Request $500,000 for the Demolition of 921 Louise Street (former Qualex
Building)
SPECIFICS: The former Qualex Building located at 921 Louise Street has a court order for demolition,
affirmed through the Neighborhood Services & Enforcement division in March of 2025. The building is in
a severe state of disrepair, with several sections of the roof collapsing, and a portion of the building has
collapsed as well.
The budget request would go towards the demolition of the commercial complex seen here:
______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary
Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
March 12, 2026
South Bend
Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
It is anticipated that the City will acquire the parcel and prepare it for redevelopment, along with the
former YMCA parcels directly south of this property.
Significant investment has been made on the Mishawaka Ave corridor in recent years and planned for the
former YMCA property in the next few years. Demolition of this blighted property will provide immediate
benefits and safety improvements to the surrounding neighborhood and prime the property for further
redevelopment opportunities.
Staff recommends approval.