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Home My WebLink About03-23-2026 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 300 City Hall | 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p. 574.235.9221 | f. 574.235.9173 | www.southbendin.gov MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, March 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/032326CC 3:30 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1.Bill No. 08-26 - Q1 2026 Nonbargaining Salary Ordinance Amendment 2.Bill No. 09-26 - Q1 2026 Budget Transfers 3.Bill No. 10-26 - Q1 2026 Additional Appropriations Substitute 3:55 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION CHAIRPERSON, GOODEN-RODGERS 1.Bill No. 07-26 - Alley Vacation - The First East/West Alley North of Prast, Between Elmer and the First North/South Alley West of Elmer 4:05 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WARNER 1.Bill No. 11-26 - Ordinance Authorizing Payments in Lieu of Taxes for Heritage Trails South Bend, LP Substitute 2.Bill No. 26-10 - Resolution Establishing a Local Fund Pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-20-5-15.5 3.Bill No. 26-09 - Resolution Approving the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of South Bend, the County of St. Joseph, and the Michiana Area Council of Governments Establishing a Land Bank Pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36-7-38 et seq. EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT 300 City Hall | 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p. 574.235.9221 | f. 574.235.9173 | www.southbendin.gov 4.Bill No. 26-08 - Resolution Approving and Adopting the Downtown 2045 Plan The Downtown 2045 Plan can be found here and on the Council’s webpage under upcoming bills. 5:05 P.M. UTILITIES CHAIRPERSON, BOLDEN-SIMPSON 1.Bill No. 12-26 - Ordinance Establishing Certain Boundaries for South Bend Utility Service 5:15 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, DR. DAVIS 1.Bill No. 13-26 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 911 Logan Street 2.Update - Zoning Ordinance Amendment Review Council President Canneth Lee has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Zoning & Annexation 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 NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES Virtual attendees wishing to speak during the public portion of the meeting must activate their camera, displaying the speaker, to be recognized by the Chair. NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 1 SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL M EETING A GENDA Monday, March 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 App. Public access to the meeting can be granted by this Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/SBCC032326 1.INVOCATION PASTOR TONY MCGRAW | FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 2.PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3.ROLL CALL 4.REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES MARCH 9, 2026 5.SPECIAL BUSINESS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LAFAYETTE FALLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 6.REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7.COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ BILL NO. 07-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY NORTH OF PRAST, BETWEEN ELMER AND THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF ELMER 2 08-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11233-25, WHICH FIXES MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, TO INCREASE SALARIES OF CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 09-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2026 10-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2026 OF $976,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $150,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201), $465,000 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLES HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $500,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OPERATING FUND (#211), $50,000 FROM THE GIFT, DONATION, BEQUEST FUND (#217), $114,300 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $2,750 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $21,099 FROM THE IT/INNOVATION/311 CALL CENTER FUND (#279), $296,600 FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND (#299), $2,150,000 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $1,100,000 FROM THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AREA FUND (#413), $3,800,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#622), $20,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), $600,000 FROM THE STORM SEWER FUND (#667), $71,265 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER OPERATIONS FUND (#670), AND $5,000 FROM THE SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND (#711) (SUBSTITUTE) 11-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR HERITAGE TRAILS SOUTH BEND, LP (SUBSTITUTE) 12-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN BOUNDARIES FOR SOUTH BEND UTILITIES TO FURNISH WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC 3 13-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 911 LOGAN STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 8.BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ BILL NO. 07-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY NORTH OF PRAST, BETWEEN ELMER AND THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF ELMER 08-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11233-25, WHICH FIXES MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, TO INCREASE SALARIES OF CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 09-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2026 10-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2026 OF $976,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $150,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201), $465,000 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLES HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $500,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OPERATING FUND (#211), $50,000 FROM THE GIFT, DONATION, BEQUEST FUND (#217), $114,300 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $2,750 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $21,099 FROM THE IT/INNOVATION/311 CALL CENTER FUND (#279), $296,600 FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND (#299), $2,150,000 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $1,100,000 FROM THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AREA FUND (#413), $3,800,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#622), $20,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), $600,000 FROM THE STORM SEWER FUND (#667), $71,265 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER 4 OPERATIONS FUND (#670), AND $5,000 FROM THE SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND (#711) (SUBSTITUTE) 11-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR HERITAGE TRAILS SOUTH BEND, LP (SUBSTITUTE) 12-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN BOUNDARIES FOR SOUTH BEND UTILITIES TO FURNISH WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC 13-26 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 911 LOGAN STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 9.RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 26-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THE COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH AND THE MICHIANA AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ESTABLISHING A LAND BANK PURSUANT TO IND. CODE § 36-7-38 ET SEQ. 26-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING A LOCAL FUND PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE SECTION 5-20-5-15.5 26-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN 2045 PLAN The Downtown 2045 Plan can be found here and on the Council’s webpage under upcoming bills. 10.BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 14-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 915 HARRISON AVENUE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 5 15-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1245 EAST MADISON STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 16-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010 FUERBRINGER STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 17-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 812 OAK STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 18-26 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1249 CORBY BOULEVARD COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 11.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12.NEW BUSINESS 13.PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14.ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________ NOTICE FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES Virtual attendees wishing to speak during the public portion of the meeting must activate their camera, displaying the speaker, to be recognized by the Chair. NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 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. 03-02-2026) 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 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 Brittney Erp, 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 Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Joshua Walters, 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 Caz Margenau, 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 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 Angela Smith, Citizen Member Jessie Whitaker, 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 Doris McEwen, 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 ________________ 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.03-02-2026) 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 Ezequias Ruiz 901 N. Elmer St. South Bend, IN 46628 Filed in Clerk's Office Noemi.ramirez79@gmail.com Feb 25, 2026 Bianca lirado 574)329-1476 City Clerk. South Rend, IN February 25, 2026 South Bend Common Council 215 S. Dr.Martin Luther King,Jr.Blvd.,Ste 400 South Bend,Indiana 46601 RE:Alley/Street Vacation- 1st E/W Alley North of Prast Blvd.,between Elmer St.and the 1st N/S Alley West of Elmer St. Dear Honorable Members of the Common Council, I respectfully submit this formal request for consideration and approval of an ordinance to vacate the 1st East/West alley north of Prast Boulevard,located between Elmer Street and the 1st North/South alley west of Elmer Street. On February 10, 2026,the City of South Bend Board of Public Works conducted its review of the proposed alley vacation pursuant to Indiana Code§36-7-3-13 and issued a favorable recommendation. I hereby request that the Common Council accept the Board's recommendation and proceed with consideration of the ordinance to vacate the referenced right-of-way. The subject portion of the alley is not actively utilized for public travel,does not provide essential access to adjacent parcels,and does not contain public utilities.The proposed vacation will not hinder the growth or orderly development of the neighborhood, nor will it restrict access to any adjoining properties,public buildings,or rights-of-way.Instead, incorporation of this area into the adjoining property will allow for improved maintenance, 0-26 enhanced safety,elimination of potential nuisance conditions, and responsible long-term stewardship consistent with surrounding residential development. In accordance with the conditions outlined by the Board of Public Works, I acknowledge and agree to comply with all requirements outlined in the ordinance, including the obligation to eliminate the alley approach by retaining a properly bonded private contractor to remove the existing approach,replace the curb where required,and establish turf and tree lawn improvements in accordance with City standards and specifications. I further acknowledge that all required improvements shall be completed within ninety(90) days of final approval by the Common Council,and that notification of completion will be provided as required. I respectfully request your approval of this ordinance.Should additional documentation, affidavits,or compliance materials be required, I stand ready to provide them promptly. Thank you for your time,consideration,and service to the City of South Bend. Sincerely, loir,--=•• zequias Ruiz BILL NO. 07-26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY NORTH OF PRAST, BETWEEN ELMER AND THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF ELMER STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Petitioner requests the vacation in order to keep all of their properties together, which is anticipated to make a significant difference in reducing vandalism and dumping of litter around their property. Petitioner also wishes to build an extension of the home or current garage. 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 first east/west alley north of Prast, between Elmer and the first north/south alley west of Elmer, 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: 901 Elmer Street—Parcel ID 018-2031-1037 837 Elmer Street—Parcel ID 018-2032-1053 SECTION IV. The purpose of the vacation of the real property is to keep all of Petitioner's properties together, which is anticipated to make a significant difference in reducing vandalism 1 and dumping of litter around their property. Petitioner also wishes to build an extension of the home or current garage. SECTION V. The vacation is subject to the elimination of 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 within ninety (90) days of final approval by the Common Council. 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 2 EXHIBIT A 3 m 018 2031 1029in018-2031-1030 in 018-2031-1039 I 018-2031-1040 018 31 1031' 018-2031 1032 i _ V 018 ' 1 1041 018-2031-1033 018 2031 1034 ., 018 2031 101g 018-2031-1035 018-2031-1036 111 018-20 018 2031 1043 1037 VII0182032105201820321053 1 ?032-1054 ik,I0182032105 ` "018-2032-10A 018-2032-10-56 4,1 018-2032-1060 018 2032 1061 018-20 -1062 ,._1 ir wig", a L IvD * .' PRA57 WOW MO I I 0,3TH e, U G ti Puce >a x x 1865 CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS February 10,2026 Mr.Ezequias Ruiz 901 N.Elmer St. South Bend,IN 46628 Noemi.ramirez79@gmail.com RE: Alley/Street Vacation- 1st E/W Alley North of Prast Blvd.,between Elmer St.and the 1st N/S Alley West of Elmer St. Preliminary Review) Dear Mr.Ruiz: At its February 10, 2026 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 4th floor of the County-City Building.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 I JOSEPH R.MOLNAR I MURRAY L.MILLER I BREANA N. MICOU I ABIGAIL E. MAGAS 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Ste 400, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 233-0311 southbendin.gov 0 SOUTH a O r N e ce_ e 1865 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: April 11, 2025 TO: Kyle Ludlow, Public Works Abigail Magas, Engineering 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: Ezequias Ruiz LOCATION: 901 N. Elmer 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, contingent on removing existing approach. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: Favorable, contingent on removing existing approach. FIRE: Favorable POLICE: Favorable recommendation v. 2024-07-30 y sA&E\ G' STREET/ALLEY VACATION BPW APPLICATION a• City of South Bend - Board of Public Works IF 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. Blvd Suite#400 South Bend, IN 46601 Date: 1/ /71"Phone#: c7"f 3;.' 14-40 Name: LZeq 1 r /i.t.7 cipttr(2 7`1Q C Property Address: 96/ N• M P S . 504. &ZD' F 2 t/ U'J Applicant property information:Residential I I 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): IS•1•6J0 ajIe ni+i -C P 6c-ftN,e-tn I k.,tr 1 . N l s rk t‘t,y i,,>esk t% €( Describe the reason for the request,proposed use,and any changes made to the request following from preliminary review: 1 b Ka p 0,),1 r.. e-*' u 1,9e C7' i,u1.6Ch tnkdc. 4 S Ovt .0 i ce, OJT(1-4-C n hatri"5 eSf J Can6 Sres JoK1e Oro t ci bLy. f v offi41 . 4 I e 1 0.e- 4444A c ' l.Wc%v L an .,fin S1 on cF -ke, k c (-4I.e. The following MUST bd attached to this application: 300 payment (check or money order) Preliminary review form with staff comments Office Use Only Fee Paid Date: 11/17/2025 Check/Money Order#: CK#1001 BPW Recommendation:Favorable Not Favorable CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ta,Lli 771 Elizabeth A.Maradik,President Joseph R.Molnar,Vice President Murray L Miller,Member Breana N.Micou,Member f m. ,PE f Abigail E.Magas,Member Attest:Hillary R.Horvath,Clerk Date: February 10,2026 This application expires 90 days from the BPW meeting date,which is May 11, 2026 v.2024-07-30 4-5- _ STREET/ALLEY VACATION PRELIMINARY REVIEW Zi :City of South Bend - Board of Public Works i ,,.,<: <i 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Ste. 1316 South Bend, IN 46601 Date: 4/10/2025 Phone#: (574)329-1476 Ezequias Ruiz Name: Email: noemi.ramirez79@gmail.com Property 901 N. Elmer street SouthBend, IN. 46628 Address: Applicant property information: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): 1st E/W alley north of Prast, between Elmer and the 1st N/S alley west of Elmer Is your property adjacent to the street/alley of interest? g Yes No Do any property owners currently access the street/alley? Yes No Is there a future property development plan associated with this request? g Yes No Describe the reason for this vacation request and proposed use: To keep all my properties together which made a significant diffrence in having less vandalism done around our property and less activity of dumping litter. To make an extension of the house or the current garage. 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? Yes No Is this the only midblock connection? Yes No Is the block length greater than 600'? i Yes No Will the vacation result in:dead end alley,interference with bike route,violations of Yes i No minimum traffic safety standards? Are there public or private utilities in the alley? g Yes No Preliminary Staff Comments: Favorable recommendation to vacate the requested row The west half of the alley should be strongly considered as part of the vacation so that a"T"intersection is not created. Continued use of the Elmer Street approach as a driveway access must be directed through the engineering office. Alley fenced on the west and east ends.for multiple years The house/garage expansion is planned but not scheduled. Staff visit-4-25-25 v.2024-07-30 STREET/ALLEY VACATION PRELIMINARY REVIEW City of South Bend - Board of Public Works x 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Ste. 1316 065 South Bend, IN 46601 Date: 4/10/2025 Phone#: (574)329-1476 Ezequias Ruiz noemi.ramirez79@gmail.com Name: Email: Property 901 N. Elmer street SouthBend, IN. 46628 Address: Applicant property information: 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): 1st E/W alley north of Prast, between Elmer and the 1st N/S alley west of Elmer Is your property adjacent to the street/alley of interest? Yes No Do any property owners currently access the street/alley? 0 Yes No Is there a future property development plan associated with this request? J Yes No Describe the reason for this vacation request and proposed use: To keep all my properties together which made a significant diffrence in having less vandalism done around our property and less activity of dumping litter. To make an extension of the house or the current garage. 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? 0 Yes No Is this the only midblock connection? i Yes No Is the block length greater than 600'? 0 Yes 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? l es No Preliminary Staff Comments: Favorable recommendation to vacate the requested row The west half of the alley should be strongly considered as part of the vacation so that a"T"intersection is not created. Continued use of the Elmer Street approach as a driveway access must be directed through the engineering office. Alley fenced on the west and east ends.for multiple years The house/garage expansion is planned but not scheduled. Staff visit-4-25-25 Name Malting Address Mailing City Mailing State Malting Zip Parcel ID Property Address Property City Property State Property Zip STEWART ROOSEVELT 1222 Huey St South Bend IN 46628 018-2031-1031 910 N OLIVE ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 RX INVESTMENTS LLC 1409S Breckenridge Loop Rogers AR 72756 018-2031-1032 909 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 DENDIU RACHEL 205 Towhee Dr Ball Ground GA 30107 018-2032-1060 830 N OLIVE ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 12 3 LEASE ME LLC 415 Logan St South Bend IN 46615 018-2032-1052 840 N OLIVE ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 JASMINE RHONDA&FORREST DARION 717 Pennsylvania Ave South Bend IN 46601 018.2031-1036 902 N OLIVE ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 FORREST JOY&IVORY CARLTON JTWROS 834 N Olive St South Bend IN 46628 018-2032-1056 834 N OLIVE ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 PRESTON TYRONE 1 838 Elmer South Bend IN 46628018-2032.1054 838 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 TURNER WILEY AND ROSIE 902 N Elmer St South Bend IN 46628 018-2031-1043 902 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 HALM SHAFIR LLC 814 S Moon Dr Venice FL 34292 018-2031-1042 904 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 SFR3-020 LLC 2261 Market St San Francisco CA 94114 018-2031-1040 910 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 LARA MARI CRUZ 905 N Elmer South Bend IN 46628 018-2031-1033 905 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 JASMINE RHONDA&FORREST DARION 717 Pennsylvania Ave South Bend IN 46601 018-2031-1034 WHITE ASHLEY 1 908 N Elmer St South Bend IN 46628 018-2031-1041 908 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 PRESTON TYRONEJ 838 N Elmer St South Bend IN 46628 018-2032-1058 834 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 PRESTON TYRONEJ 838 N Elmer St South Bend IN 46628 018-2032-1062 830 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 RUIZ EZEQUIAS R 901 N Elmer South Bend IN 46628 018-2031-1035 ACTIVE SOLUTIONS LLC 913E 8th St Michigan City IN 46360 018-2032-1061 829 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 HALE DAVID P.O.Box 172 Bristol IN 46507 018-2032-1057 833 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 RUIZ EZEQUIAS 901 N Elmer St South Bend IN 46628 018-2032-1053 837 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 RUIZ EZEQUIAS R 901 N.Elmer South Bend IN 46628018-2031-1037 901 ELMER ST SOUTH BEND IN 46628 1200N COUNTY-CllY BULLDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. Sou 111 BEND, LNDLANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574.235.9216 FAX 574.235.9928 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, fN JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE March 4, 2026 Mr. Cannetl1 Lee President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 2026 Non-Bargaining Salary Ordinance -Amended Dear President Lee: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 4, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, I Attached is an ordinance amending the maximum compensation for non-bargaining employees for the calendar year 2026. We are amending the salary ordinance to add a position to the salary ordinance. The proposed position is for the Deputy Director for the Human Rights Commission with a salary cap of $100,235. This position will not be filled for the current year. It is expected that the Human Rights Commission will fill this position for the 2027 fiscal year. We'd also like to increase the salary cap for the Housing Manager from $78,005 to $90,000. This position is funded by federal grant dollars. I will present this ordinance to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and council meetings. lf you have any furtl1er questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle Willis City Con troll er 08-26 BILL NO. 08-26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11233-25,WHICH FIXES MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026,TO INCREASE SALARIES OF CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT On October 13, 2025, the South Bend Common Council passed Ordinance No. 11233-25, which fixed maximum salaries and wages of appointed officers and non-bargaining employees of the executive departments of the City of South Bend for the calendar year 2026. Since the enactment of Ordinance No. 11233-25, the City's executive has determined that it is appropriate and necessary to amend the list of non-bargaining City positions and their maximum salaries approved under Ordinance No. 11233-25. Specifically, this ordinance increases salaries for leadership positions within the Human Rights Commission, as reflected in the amended list attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. Ordinance No. 11233-25 is hereby amended to include the non-bargaining positions and maximum salaries set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The positions affected by this ordinance are highlighted for ease of identification. SECTION II. All other portions and sections of Ordinance No. 11233-25 are unaffected by this amendment and are reconfirmed. SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval 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 Title Change& New Position Increase Eliminate Title Adding Omitted City of South Bend, Indiana Non-Standard Raise Position Correcting Salary 2026 Nonbargaining Salary Ordinance Update Maximum Salaries 2025 2026 Job Title Status Salary Cap Salary Cap Increase 311 Customer Service Liaison I Full Time 52,264 53,832 3.00% 311 Customer Service Liason II Full Time 54,000 55,620 3.00% Accounting Clerk IV Full Time 39,733 40,925 3.00% Administrative Assistant I Full Time 47,366 48,787 3.00% Administrative Assistant II Full Time 48,765 50,228 3.00% Animal Welfare Assistant Full Time 45,000 48,549 7.89% Animal Welfare Officer Full Time 48,000 51,260 6.79% Applications Developer I Full Time 75,166 77,421 3.00% Applications Developer II Full Time 81,400 83,842 3.00% Assistant City Attorney Full Time 102,309 105,378 3.00% Assistant City Engineer Full Time 100,906 103,933 3.00% Assistant Director-Data &Performance Full Time 82,055 84,517 3.00% Assistant Director of Communication Center Full Time 64,521 66,457 3.00% Assistant Director of Distribution Full Time 61,293 63,132 3.00% Assistant Director of Growth &Opportunity Full Time 84,369 86,900 3.00% Assistant Director of Neighborhoods Full Time 95,400 98,262 3.00% Assistant Director of Planning Full Time 84,369 86,900 3.00% Assistant Director of SCADA Information Systems Full Time 78,987 81,357 3.00% Assistant Director of Ticket Sales&Strategy Full Time 55,167 56,822 3.00% Assistant Manager-Customer Service Full Time 55,437 57,100 3.00% Billing Operations Specialist Full Time 65,846 67,821 3.00% Budget Analyst-Senior Full Time 74,420 76,653 3.00% Building and Code Inspector Full Time 59,463 61,247 3.00% Building Commissioner Full Time 93,304 96,103 3.00% Building Inspector Full Time 56,879 58,585 3.00% Business&Resource Specialist Full Time 72,802 74,986 3.00% Business Analyst Full Time 63,798 65,712 3.00% Business Development Specialist Full Time 65,535 67,501 3.00% Case Manager Full Time 55,893 57,570 3.00% Chemist Full Time 61,936 63,794 3.00% Chemist Lead Full Time 65,882 67,858 3.00% Chief Building Inspector Full Time 69,582 71,669 3.00% Chief Code Inspector Full Time 69,582 71,669 3.00% Chief Community Officer Full Time 110,622 113,941 3.00% Chief Development&Marketing Officer Full Time 113,308 116,707 3.00% Chief Digital Officer Full Time 111,136 114,470 3.00% Chief Experience Officer Full Time 110,622 113,941 3.00% Chief Innovation Officer Full Time 129,680 133,570 3.00% Chief Neigborhoods Officer Full Time 107,448 110,671 3.00% Chief of Park Operations Full Time 110,622 113,941 3.00% Chief of Staff to the Mayor Full Time 110,656 113,976 3.00% Chief of Venues&Promotions Full Time 110,622 113,941 3.00% Chief Planner Full Time 106,924 110,132 3.00% Chief Technology Officer Full Time 121,947 125,605 3.00% City Attorney Full Time 117,178 120,693 3.00% City Clerk Secretary Full Time 39,834 41,029 3.00% City Controller Full Time 139,687 143,878 3.00% City Engineer Full Time 129,051 132,923 3.00% City Hall Executive Administrator(IT) Full Time 61,000 100.00% Club Pro Municipal Golf Course Full Time 59,855 61,651 3.00% Code Inspector Full Time 50,000 51,500 3.00% Code Inspector-Senior Full Time 52,988 54,578 3.00% Commercial Combination Inspector Full Time 59,720 61,512 3.00% Communication Specialist I Full Time 43,229 44,526 3.00% Communication Specialist II Full Time 53,553 55,160 3.00% Communication Specialist Ill Full Time 55,491 57,156 3.00% Contract Compliance Administrator Full Time 66,831 68,836 3.00% Coordinator on Homelessness-DCI Full Time 82,400 84,872 3.00% Corporation Counsel Full Time 145,671 150,041 3.00% Court Liaison Full Time 41,614 42,862 3.00% Crime Analyst Full Time 45,587 46,955 3.00% Crime Resource Specialist Full Time 56,002 57,682 3.00% Custodian Full Time 34,967 36,016 3.00% Data Entry/Alarms Coordinator Full Time 37,917 39,055 3.00% Data Entry Specialist Full Time 44,110 45,433 3.00% Data Entry Specialist II Full Time 37,199 38,315 3.00% Deputy Building Commissioner Full Time 76,830 79,135 3.00% Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor Full Time 85,841 88,416 3.00% Deputy City Controller Full Time 117,178 120,693 3.00% Deputy Director of Community Investment Full Time 117,178 120,693 3.00% Deputy Director of Human Resources Full Time 100,170 103,175 3.00% Deputy Director of Human Rights Full Time 100,235 Deputy Director of Public Works Full Time 117,178 120,693 3.00% Deputy Director of Venues, Parks&Arts Full Time 117,178 120,693 3.00% Digital(Forensic)Lab Technician Full Time 64,284 66,213 3.00% Digital Communications&Multimedia Training Coordinator Full Time 69,010 71,080 3.00% Director-Animal Resource Center Full Time 70,016 80,000 14.26% Director-Digital Services Full Time 93,212 96,008 3.00% Director-Environmental Compliance Full Time 87,128 89,742 3.00% Director- Wastewater Utility Full Time 104,680 107,820 3.00% Director- Water Operations Full Time 87,128 89,742 3.00% Director- Water Utility Full Time 104,680 107,820 3.00% Director of Applications Full Time 97,338 100,258 3.00% Director of Billing&Accounts Full Time 87,128 89,742 3.00% Director of Booking&Event Services Full Time 70,120 72,224 3.00% Director of Central Services Full Time 103,263 115,551 11.90% Director of City Finance Full Time 102,907 115,000 11.75% Director of Civic Innovation Full Time 93,028 95,819 3.00% Director of Civilian Services Full Time 71,530 73,676 3.00% Director of Communication Center Full Time 76,539 78,835 3.00% Director of Communications Full Time 76,794 79,098 3.00% Director of Communications&Radio Full Time 72,100 74,263 3.00% Director of Community Outreach Full Time 75,288 77,547 3.00% Director of Community Police Review Office Full Time 72,802 74,986 3.00% Director of Community Programming Full Time 84,004 86,524 3.00% Director of Customer Service&Success Full Time 93,028 95,819 3.00% Director of Data&Performance Full Time 93,028 95,819 3.00% Director of Department Finance Full Time 86,600 89,198 3.00% Director of Development- Venues, Parks&Arts Full Time 65,569 67,536 3.00% Director of Development&Special Events Full Time 74,481 76,715 3.00% Director of Distribution Full Time 90,647 93,366 3.00% Director of Engagement&Economic Empowerment Full Time 92,417 95,190 3.00% Director of Engineering Services Full Time 100,906 108,978 8.00% Director of Enterprise Services&Software Full Time 97,338 100,258 3.00% Director of Equipment Services Full Time 87,550 90,177 3.00% Director of Facilities Management Full Time 77,175 84,070 8.93% Director of Golf Operations Full Time 84,003 86,523 3.00% Director of Growth&Opportunity Full Time 92,417 95,190 3.00% Director of Human Resources Full Time 105,303 108,462 3.00% Director of Infrastructure Full Time 93,028 95,819 3.00% Director of Intellegence Full Time 75,000 77,250 3.00% Director of Legal Administration Full Time 72,100 74,263 3.00% Director of Marketing-Public Works Full Time 79,032 81,403 3.00% Director of Neighborhood Health &Housing Full Time 92,417 95,190 3.00% Director of Neighborhood Services&Enforcement Full Time 92,043 94,804 3.00% Director of Office of Sustainability Full Time 95,818 98,693 3.00% Director of Operations-Golf Full Time 84,003 86,523 3.00% Director of Operations-Venues Full Time 105,192 108,348 3.00% Director of Operations- Wastewater Full Time 90,647 93,366 3.00% Director of Project Management Full Time 97,596 100,524 3.00% Director of Public Works Full Time 139,687 143,878 3.00% Director of Purchasing Full Time 95,481 98,345 3.00% Director of Purchasing&Logistics(Police Dept) Full Time 80,210 82,616 3.00% Director of Redevelopment Engineering Full Time 115,925 119,403 3.00% Director of SCADA Information Systems Full Time 94,627 97,466 3.00% Director of Solid Waste Full Time 83,810 90,515 8.00% Director of Streets&Sewers Full Time 99,106 102,079 3.00% Director of Ticket Sales&Strategy Full Time 73,336 75,536 3.00% Director of Treasury Full Time 102,907 105,994 3.00% Director of Wastewater Maintenance Full Time 87,128 92,913 6.64% Director of Water Quality&Laboratory Full Time 87,128 89,742 3.00% Director, Project Manager Full Time 81,808 89,825 9.80% Distribution Records Drafter Full Time 68,959 71,028 3.00% Distribution System Specialist Full Time 80,256 82,664 3.00% Diversity Compliance/Inclusion Officer Full Time 100,786 103,810 3.00% Economic Specialist Full Time 64,927 66,875 3.00% Electrical and Instrumentation Manager Full Time 83,200 85,696 3.00% Engagement Specialist Full Time 65,535 67,501 3.00% Equity Arts Coordinator Full Time 63,654 65,564 3.00% Evidence Technician Full Time 48,653 50,113 3.00% Executive Administrative Assistant Full Time 51,000 52,530 3.00% Executive Assistant Full Time 63,872 65,788 3.00% Executive Assistant and Director of Special Projects Full Time 63,310 65,209 3.00% Executive Director of Community Investment Full Time 129,680 133,570 3.00% Executive Director of Human Rights Full Time 98,133 115,000 17.19% Executive Director Venues, Parks&Arts Full Time 137,099 141,212 3.00% Federal Grant Administrator Full Time 76,830 79,135 3.00% Field Operations Supervisor Full Time 65,000 100.00% Financial Specialist I Full Time 41,786 43,040 3.00% Financial Specialist III Full Time 50,991 52,521 3.00% Financial Specialist IV Full Time 56,466 58,160 3.00% Financial Specialist Senior Full Time 64,576 66,513 3.00% Financial Systems Specialist Full Time 70,703 72,824 3.00% Fingerprint/Photo Technician Full Time 44,181 45,506 3.00% Firearms IBIS/NIB/N Tech Full Time 52,595 54,173 3.00% Foreman IV Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Foreman V Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Forensic Lab Tech Full Time 70,127 72,231 3.00% Forensic Scientist/Firearm& Tool Mark Examiner Full Time 85,321 87,881 3.00% Forensic Scientist/Firearm& Tool Mark Examiner Trainee Full Time 70,127 72,231 3.00% General Manager-Venues Full Time 115,125 118,579 3.00% GIS Manager Full Time 73,749 75,961 3.00% GIS Specialist-Senior Full Time 63,777 65,690 3.00% Golf Hospitality Events Manager Full Time 70,000 72,100 3.00% Grants Administrator Full Time 72,073 74,235 3.00% Graphic Designer Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Greenskeeper Full Time 54,175 55,800 3.00% GVI-Project Manager Full Time 68,959 71,028 3.00% Hearing Secretary Full Time 48,765 50,228 3.00% Historic Preservation Administrator Full Time 65,535 67,501 3.00% Historic Preservation Specialist Full Time 58,287 60,036 3.00% Horticulturist Tech Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Housing Counselor Full Time 76,830 79,135 3.00% Human Resource Generalist-Senior Full Time 75,820 78,095 3.00% Human Resources Generalist Full Time 56,467 58,161 3.00% Human Resources Generalist/Benefits Coordinator Full Time 48,641 50,100 3.00% Human Resources Specialist Ill Full Time 52,998 54,588 3.00% HVAC Technician Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I Full Time 62,867 64,753 3.00% Inventory Control Technician II Full Time 43,873 45,189 3.00% Investigator I/Intake Coordinator Full Time 60,415 62,227 3.00% Investigator ll Full Time 63,815 65,729 3.00% Investigator III Full Time 65,000 66,950 3.00% Laboratory Technician Full Time 39,834 41,029 3.00% Latent Fingerprint Examiner Full Time 64,284 66,213 3.00% License Clerk Full Time 45,587 46,955 3.00 Licensing&Registration Administrator Full Time 61,444 63,287 3.00% Locator Full Time 50,307 51,816 3.00% Logistics Specialist Full Time 45,587 46,955 3.00% Maintenance Technician Full Time 58,439 60,192 3.00% Manager-Aquatics Full Time 62,723 64,605 3.00% Manager-Assistant Facility Operations Full Time 42,469 43,743 3.00% Manager-Athletics Full Time 62,723 64,605 3.00% Manager-Benefits Full Time 73,000 75,190 3.00% Manager-Billing&Customer Accounts Full Time 67,109 69,122 3.00% Manager-Business Development Full Time 79,000 81,370 3.00% Manager-Center Full Time 62,723 64,605 3.00% Manager-Credit&Collections Full Time 67,109 69,122 3.00% Manager-Cross Connection& Water Loss Full Time 76,234 78,521 3.00% Manager-CSO Operations Full Time 72,209 74,375 3.00% Manager-Customer Service Full Time 64,741 66,683 3.00% Manager-Customer Success 67,821 69,856 3.00% Manager-Employee Safety Full Time 71,802 73,956 3.00% Manager-Employment(Human Rights) Full Time 72,100 74,263 3.00% Manager-Enterprise Software Full Time 70,703 72,824 3.00% Manager-Event Service Maintenance Full Time 43,260 44,558 3.00% Manager-Events Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Manager-Facility Operations Full Time 60,093 61,896 3.00% Manager-Facility Operations(MPAC) Full Time 70,120 72,224 3.00% Manager-Housing(Human Rights)Full Time 72,100 90,000 24.83% Manager-Inclusion Project Full Time 68,983 71,052 3.00% Manager-Industrial Pretreatment Full Time 71,746 73,898 3.00% Manager-Infrastructure Full Time 78,987 81,357 3.00% Manager-Interactive Marketing Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Manager-Maintenance Full Time 76,609 78,907 3.00% Manager-Maintenance(MPAC) Full Time 70,121 72,225 3.00% Manager-Marketing Full Time 66,496 68,491 3.00% Manager-Meter Service Full Time 76,608 78,906 3.00% Manager-Neighborhood Grants Full Time 76,830 79,135 3.00% Manager-Operations 81,808 84,262 3.00% Manager-Operations-Distribution Full Time 77,967 80,306 3.00% Manager-Operations-Forester Full Time 73,374 75,575 3.00% Manager-Park Grounds Manager Full Time 73,374 75,575 3.00% Manager-Parks Full Time 77,112 79,425 3.00% Manager-Permits Full Time 57,767 59,500 3.00% Manager-Print Shop Full Time 56,160 57,845 3.00% Manager-Production Full Time 58,215 59,961 3.00% Manager-Property&Evidence Full Time 51,263 52,801 3.00% Manager-Property Development Full Time 76,830 79,135 3.00% Manager-Public Construction Full Time 82,400 84,872 3.00% Manager-Records Bureau Full Time 44,563 45,900 3.00% Manager-Service Contracts&General Supplies Full Time 72,100 74,263 3.00% Manager-Service Line Repair Full Time 76,608 78,906 3.00% Manager-Services Full Time 70,703 72,824 3.00% Manager-Sewer Operations Full Time 78,987 81,357 3.00% Manager-Solid Waste Operations Full Time 73,648 75,857 3.00% Manager-Special Events Full Time 66,496 68,491 3.00% Manager-Special Events Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Manager-Streets Full Time 77,967 80,306 3.00% Manager- Traffic&Lighting Full Time 77,967 80,306 3.00% Manager- Wastewater Purchasing&Inventory Full Time 63,822 65,737 3.00% Manager-Water Distribution Services&Records Full Time 68,959 71,028 3.00% Manager-Wireless Construction Full Time 77,140 79,454 3.00% Manager- Youth Employment Full Time 62,723 64,605 3.00% Manager 311 Customer Service Full Time 67,806 69,840 3.00% MS4 Specialist Full Time 56,650 58,350 3.00% Neighborhood Program Specialist Full Time 65,564 67,531 3.00% Neighborhood Program Specialist-Lead Full Time 65,564 67,531 3.00% Network Engineer Full Time 74,098 76,321 3.00% Non Bargaining Maximum Hourly Rate(excluding above) Part Time 35 36.05 3.00% Operations Specialist Full Time 76,608 78,906 3.00% Ordinance Violation Bureau Clerk Full Time 53,754 55,367 3.00% OVP Program Manager Full Time 56,171 58,494 4.14% Paralegal Full Time 63,816 65,730 3.00% Permitting&Licensing Compliance Specialist Full Time 56,879 58,585 3.00% Police Crime Intelligence Analyst I Full Time 50,923 52,451 3.00% Police Crime Intelligence Analyst II Full Time 65,157 67,112 3.00% Preventative Maintenance Coordinator Full Time 49,247 50,724 3.00% Preventative Maintenance Coordinator II Full Time 51,358 52,899 3.00% Principal Planner Full Time 76,830 79,135 3.00% Product Manager Full Time 63,519 65,425 3.00% Program Coordinator Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Program Coordinator-Recreation Full Time 47,042 48,453 3.00% Program Coordinator-Recreation-MLK Full Time 57,096 58,809 3.00% Program Manager Transportation Full Time 70,361 72,472 3.00% Project Engineer Full Time 79,382 81,763 3.00% Project Inspector Full Time 79,382 68,500 13.71% Project Manager Full Time 63,519 65,425 3.00% Project Manager-Part Time Part Time 45,902 47,279 3.00% Project Manager-Sustainability Full Time 63,519 65,425 3.00% Property Development Analyst Full Time 65,535 67,501 3.00% Property Inspector Full Time 65,535 67,501 3.00% Property/Evidence Custodian-Senior Full Time 42,779 44,062 3.00% Public Access Coordinator Full Time 43,067 44,359 3.00% Public Relations Specialist Full Time 53,078 54,670 3.00% Public Service Officer Full Time 39,342 40,522 3.00% Quality Assurance Distribution Technician Full Time 49,828 51,323 3.00% Radio Equipment Installation Technician Full Time 51,565 53,112 3.00% Radio Technician I Full Time 56,672 58,372 3.00% Radio Technician III Full Time 67,103 69,116 3.00% Records Specialist Full Time 41,578 42,825 3.00% Records Supervisor Full Time 63,023 64,914 3.00% Residential Combination Inspector Full Time 56,879 58,585 3.00% SCADA Instrument Specialist Full Time 66,631 68,630 3.00% SCADA Integration Analyst-Waste Water Full Time 83,430 92,913 11.37% Secretary Ill Full Time 35,627 36,696 3.00% Secretary IV Full Time 37,815 38,949 3.00% Secretary V Full Time 39,834 41,029 3.00% Security Guard Full Time 43,245 44,542 3.00% Senior Assistant City Attorney Full Time 110,725 114,047 3.00% Senior Billing Operations Specialist Full Time 70,703 72,824 3.00% Senior Director of Department Finance Full Time 96,308 100.00% Senior Engineer Full Time 86,447 89,040 3.00% Senior Financial Officer Full Time 70,000 72,100 3.00% Senior Inspector Full Time 76,220 78,507 3.00% Senior Planner Full Time 70,806 72,930 3.00% Senior Purchasing Agent Full Time 65,000 66,950 3.00% Senior Staff Accountant Full Time 93,503 96,308 3.00% Senior Staff Accountant Full Time 93,503 96,308 3.00% Shelter Operations Supervisor Full Time 57,000 65,000 14.04% Shift Lead Full Time 50,752 52,275 3.00% Site Acquisition Specialist Full Time 78,309 80,658 3.00% Software Specialist Full Time 63,519 65,425 3.00% Solution Designer Full Time 63,798 65,712 3.00% Specialist of Infrastructure Full Time 65,195 67,151 3.00% Specialist of Services Full Time 65,195 67,151 3.00% Staff Accountant Full Time 68,959 71,028 3.00% Stock Room &Safety Coordinator Full Time 59,136 60,910 3.00% Superintendent II Full Time 59,375 61,156 3.00% Superintendent Ill Full Time 64,864 66,810 3.00% Superintendent Ill-Central Services-Building Maintenance Full Time 67,504 Superintendent IV Full Time 64,521 66,457 3.00% Superintendent V Full Time 67,282 69,300 3.00% Supervisor-Accounts Payable Full Time 59,841 61,636 3.00% Supervisor-Communication I Full Time 59,361 61,142 3.00% Supervisor-Communication II Full Time 61,296 63,135 3.00% Supervisor-Crime Laboratory Full Time 80,647 83,066 3.00% Supervisor-Fitness/Wellness Full Time 42,220 43,487 3.00% Supervisor-Maintenance Mechanic Full Time 70,040 72,141 3.00% Supervisor-Operations Full Time 70,121 72,225 3.00% Supervisor-Payroll Full Time 67,478 75,000 11.15% Supervisor-Signal Full Time 66,631 68,630 3.00% Supervisor- Youth Full Time 53,114 54,707 3.00% System Specialist I Full Time 54,841 56,486 3.00% System Specialist 11 Full Time 65,194 67,150 3.00% System Specialist IV Full Time 78,987 81,357 3.00% Technology Equity Manager Full Time 70,361 72,472 3.00% Utility Safety Officer Full Time 66,950 68,959 3.00% Violence Prevention Coordinator II Full Time 47,125 48,539 3.00% Volunteer Coordinator Full Time 57,095 58,808 3.00% Water Asset Specialist Full Time 58,137 59,881 3.00% Water Quality Specialist Full Time 68,481 70,535 3.00% Web Manager Full Time 68,359 70,410 3.00% Workforce Development Coordinator Full Time 74,228 76,455 3.00% Zoning Administrator Full Time 76,830 79,135 3.00% Zoning Specialist Full Time 65,535 67,501 3.00% Part Time Positions SBARC Veterinarian Part Time 125,000 125,000 0.00% City Engineer(hourly rate) Part Time 47.38 48.80 3.00% Non Bargaining Maximum Hourly Rate (excluding above) Part Time 35.42 36.48 3.00% City Minimum Wage for All Positions City Minimum Wage All Positions 12.88 13.27 3.00% County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend, IN 4660 I Jam es Mueller, Mayor Phone 311 in ide City limits Em ail 31 I a outhbendin.go,· Website Southbendin.go,· City of South Bend Department of Administration & Finance Di vision of Human Resources March 4'", 2026 Canneth Lee, President City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Q 1 2026 Budget Transfer Ordinance Dear President Lee, Filed in Clerk's Office Mar4,2026 H1anca l'irado Ci1y Clerk. 'oulh Bend. fN During the past several years, it has been the practice of the City of South Bend to request department heads, fiscal st aff, and city administration to conduct an extensive review of the status of compliance with the adopted city budget and propose necessary adjustments periodically throughout the year. For 20 26, we plan to propose adjustments during four time periods-March, June, September and December. Based on our budget review, we are submitting the enclosed budget transfer ordinance for your consideration. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and Council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on March 9th , 20 26, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for March 23rd , 2025. Thank you for your attention to this request. If you should have any questions, please feel to contact me at 574-235-9822. Regards Kyle Willis City Controller 09-26 BILL NO. 09-26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2026 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Unforeseen conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing City budget, under Ordinance No. 11229-25 on October 13, 2025, which necessitates the increase and reduction of appropriations within the various departments of the General Fund and other funds of the City of South Bend during 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. All accounts as set forth in the detailed attachment hereto which are incorporated herein shall be adjusted by increase or reduction of appropriation in the designated sums. Section II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval 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 City of South Bend,Indiana Q12026 Budget Adjustments-Budget Transfers budget transfers between different cost categories(Le.personnel,supplies,services,capital)and/or different departments/divisions within the same fund) Budget Account t Fund Department Division Account Adjustment 642-06.605.514-445008— Sewage Works Capital Public Works Wastewater Capital Outlay-Machinery&Equip-Other Equipment 2,000,000) 642-06-605-514-431002— Sewage Works Capital Public Works Wastewater Services&Charges-Professional-Engineering&Architectural $ 2,000,000 Rationale:Inadvertently budgeted under the incorrect budget account 201-11-208-239-422014— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Supplies-Operating-Concessions Inventory 5,000) 201-11.011-0114 310 0 0— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Services&Charges-Professional-Other Professional Svcs 1,150 201-11-208-239431000-- Parks Be Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Services&Charges-Professional-Other Professional Svcs 1,150) 201-11-2 08-23 9-439 0 0 9— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Services&Charges-Other-Trash Removal 3,600) 201-11-011-011-439009— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Services&Charges-Other-Trash Removal 3,600 201-11-011-011439006— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Services&Charges-Other-Education&Training Si 500 201-11-208-239-439006— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Services&Charges-Other-Education&Training 500) 201-11-011-011439002— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Services&Charges-Other-Licenses&Permits 1,200 201-11-208-239439002— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Services&Charges-Other-Licenses&Permits 1,200) 201-11-2 08-239 43 9 0 0 0— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Services&Charges-Other-Misc Charges&Svcs 10,000) 201-11-011-011439000— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Services&Charges-Other-Misc Charges&Svcs 10,000 201-11-011-011422014— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Supplies-Operating-Concessions Inventory 5,000 201-11-011-011422009— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Supplies-Operating-Recreation Supplies 25,000 201-11-208-239422009— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Supplies-Operating-Recreation Supplies 25,000) 201-11-011-011422005— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Supplies-Operating-Uniforms 1,000 201-11-208-239-422005— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Supplies-Operating-Uniforms 1,000) 201-11-011-011421000— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Initiatives Supplies-Office-Other Office Supplies 2,000 201-11-208-239421000— Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Community Programming Supplies-Office-Other Office Supplies 2,000) Rationale:Transfer to Correct Budget Account Strings 101-08-080-080-422001— General Fund Police Department Police Department Supplies-Operating-CS.Gasoline 60,000) 101-08-080-080-443001— General Fund Police Department Police Department Capital Outlay-Buildings-Building Improvements 60,000 Rationale:Cover expenses for building improvements for storage of explosive materials. 101 04 400 942439006— General Fund Administration&Finance Human Resources Services&Charges-Other-Education&Training 16,000 101.04400-042410001— General Fund Administration&Finance _Human Resources Personnel-Salaries&Wages-Salaried Wages 16,000) Rationale:Transfer for Training and Development 101-04-040-040-410003-ARP016-General Fund Administration&Finance General City Personnel-Salaries&Wages-Permanent Part Time 91,513 101-04-040-040411001-ARP016-General Fund Administration&Finance General City Services&Charges-Other-Education&Training 7,944 101.04-040-040-439300-ARP016-General Fund Administration&Finance General City Services&Charges-Other-Education&Training 99,457) Rationale:Transfer funds for to cover GVI wages and taxes 101-04-040-040-422005— General Fund Administration&Finance General City Supplies-Operating-Uniforms 250 101-04-040-040-422008— General Fund Administration&Finance General City Supplies-Operating-Medical/Safety Supplies 750 101-04-040-040-422007— General Fund Administration&Finance General City Supplies-Operating-Cleaning Supplies 5,000 101-04-040-040-436001— General Fund Administration&Finance General City Services&Charges-Repairs&Maint-Building R&M 6,000) Rationale:Transfer budget to cover expenses for City Hall facility S - County-City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd Suite, 1200 N South Bend. IN 46601 James Mueller, Mayor Phone Email Website 311 inside City limits 311@southbendin.gov Southbendin.gov City of South Bend Department of Administration & Finance Division of Human Resources Canneth Lee, President City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Q 1 2026 Additional Appropriation Ordinance Dear President Lee, Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 4, 2026 B1am:a I 1rado City Clerk . .'outh Bend. 11 During the past several years, it has been the practice of the City of South Bend to request department heads, fiscal staff, and city administration to conduct an extensive review of the stahts of compliance with the adopted city budget and propose necessary adjustments periodically throughout the year. For 2026, we plan to propose adjustments during four time periods-March, June, September and December. Based on our budget review, we are submitting the enclosed additional appropriation ordinance for your consideration. I will present this bill to the Common Council at the appropriate committee and Council meetings. It is requested that this bill be filed for 1st reading on March 9'h, 2026, with 2nd reading, public hearing and 3rd reading scheduled for March 23rd, 2026. Thank you for your attention to this request. lf you should have any questions, please feel to contact me at 574-235-9822. Regards, Xf 1-J� Kyle Willis City Controller 10-26 Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 9, 2026 SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 10-26 Bianca firado City Clerk. South Bend, IN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2026 OF$976,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $150,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201), 465,000 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLES HIGHWAY FUND (#202),$500,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OPERATING FUND (#211),$50,000 FROM THE GIFT,DONATION,BEQUEST FUND(#217), $114,300 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND(#220), $2,750 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $21,099 FROM THE IT/INNOVATION/311 CALL CENTER FUND (#279), $296,600 FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND (#299), $2,150,000 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408),$1,100,000 FROM THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AREA FUND(#413),$3,800,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND(#622),$20,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), $600,000 FROM THE STORM SEWER FUND (#667), $71,265 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER OPERATIONS FUND (#670), AND $5,000 FROM THE SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND(#711). STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT By Ordinance No. 11229-25 on October 13, 2025, the Common Council adopted the City's 2026 operating and capital budgets,which included expenditures for various City operations. It is now necessary to appropriate additional funds for operational and capital expenditures necessary for the City to affect the provision of services to its residents, which were not anticipated at the time the City budget was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in fiscal year 2026 and set apart within the following designated funds for expenditures as follows: Fund Fund Name Amount 101 General Fund 976,000 201 Parks& Recreation 150,000 202 Motor Vehicle Highway 465,000 211 Community Investment Operating 500,000 217 Gift,Donation, Bequest 50,000 220 Law Enforcement Continuing Education 114,300 222 Central Services 2,750 279 IT/Innovation/311 Call Center 21,099 299 Police Federal Drug Enforcement 296,600 408 Local Income Tax-Economic Development 2,150,000 413 Professional Sports Convention Development Area 1,100,000 622 Water Works Capital 3,800,000 641 Sewage Works Operations 20,000 667 Storm Sewer 600,000 670 Century Center Operations 71,265 711 Self-Fund Employee Benefits 5,000 Total 10,322,014 Section II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval of the Mayor. Canneth Lee, Common Council President Attest: Bianca Tirado, City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana,on the day of 2026 at o'clock! m. Bianca Tirado, City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of 2026 at o'clock . m. James Mueller, Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana BILL NO. 10-26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2025 OF $976,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $150,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201), 465,000 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLES HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $500,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OPERATING FUND (#211), $50,000 FROM THE GIFT, DONATION, BEQUEST FUND (#217),$114,300 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $2,750 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $21,099 FROM THE IT/INNOVATION/311 CALL CENTER FUND (#279), $296,600 FROM THE POLICE FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND (#299), $2,150,000 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $1,100,000 FROM THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT AREA FUND (#413), $3,800,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#622), $20,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), $600,000 FROM THE STORM SEWER FUND (#667), $71,265 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER OPERATIONS FUND (#670), AND $5,000 FROM THE SELF-FUNDED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND (#711). STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT By Ordinance No. 11229-25 on October 13, 2025, the Common Council adopted the City's 2026 operating and capital budgets, which included expenditures for various City operations. It is now necessary to appropriate additional funds for operational and capital expenditures necessary for the City to affect the provision of services to its residents, which were not anticipated at the time the City budget was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in fiscal year 2026 and set apart within the following designated funds for expenditures as follows: Fund Fund Name Amount 101 General Fund 976,000 201 Parks & Recreation 150,000 202 Motor Vehicle Highway 465,000 211 Community Investment Operating 500,000 217 Gift, Donation,Bequest 50,000 220 Law Enforcement Continuing Education 114,300 222 Central Services 2,750 279 IT/Innovation/311 Call Center 21,099 299 Police Federal Drug Enforcement 296,600 408 Local Income Tax- Economic Development 2,150,000 413 Professional Sports Convention Development Area 1,100,000 622 Water Works Capital 3,800,000 641 Sewage Works Operations 20,000 667 Storm Sewer 600,000 670 Century Center Operations 71,265 711 Self-Fund Employee Benefits 5,000 Total 10,322,014 Section II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval of 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 City of South Bend,Indiana Q1 2026 Budget Adjustments-Additional Appropriations increase or decrease in total fund expenditures) Account I Fund Department Division Account Budget Adjustment Unanticipated Expenses 222-04-403-454-410004— Central Services Administration&Finance Central Services _Personnel-Salaries&Wages-Extra&Overtime 2,750 Rationale:Overtime expenses for Building Maintenance 101.04-040-040-436001— General Fund Administration&Finance General City Services&Charges-Repairs&Maint-Building R&M $ 100,000 Rationale:Additional budget for City Hall maintenance expenses 711-04-406-408-413001— Self-Funded Employee Benefits Administration&Finance Health Insurance and Benefits Personnel-Other Personnel-Employee Morale Supplies $ 5,000 Rationale:Appropriation for employee morale expenses. 408-06-602-503-436008-- Local Income Tax-Economic Development Public Works Streets&Sewers Services&Charges-Repairs&Maint-Street Maint $ 250,000 Rationale:Appropriation for street light modernization expenses 202.06.602-503-423008— Motor Vehicle Highway Public Works Streets&Sewers Supplies-Repair&Maint-Salt&Winter Materials 445,000 Rationale:Appropriation for additional road salt 202-06-602-503-436001— Motor Vehicle Highway Public Works Streets&Sewers Services&Charges-Repairs&Maint-Building R&M $ 20,000 Rationale:Electrical,fire Sprinklers,and generator repairs 101.03-031-031-439000— General Fund Common Council Youth Council Services&Charges-Other-Misc Charges&Svcs 3,000 Rationale:Appropriate funds for Youth Council expenses 279-07-070-070-432002— IT/Innovation/311 Call Center Innovation&Technology 311 Call Center Services&Charges-Communication&Transp-Mailing $ 3,000 Rationale:Appropriate budget far 311 Call Center mailing expenses 220-08-080-085-445001— Law Enforcement Continuing Education Police Department Police Department Capital Outlay-Machinery&Equip-Police Equipment $ 114,300 Rationale:Appropriate funds to purchase a new SWAT Vehicle 299-08-080-088-445000— Police Federal Drug Enforcement Police Department Police Department Capital Outlay-Machinery&Equip-Motor Equipment $ 295,000 Rationale:Appropriate funds to purchase a new SWAT Vehicle 299-08-080-088-439000— Police Federal Drug Enforcement Police Department Police Department Services&Charges-Other-Misc Charges&Svcs 1,600 Rationale:Additional budget for City Hall maintenance expenses 667-06.605-517-431000— Storm Sewer Public Works Wastewater Services&Charges-Professional-Other Professional Svcs $ 600,000 Rationale:Storm water infrastructure project 101-11-209-206-439000— General Fund Venues Parks&Arts Visitor Experience Services&Charges-Other-Misc Charges&Svcs 678,000 Rationale:Appropriation for Downtown South Bend contract. 101-11-209-206-439000— General Fund Venues Parks&Arts Visitor Experience Services&Charges-Other-Misc Charges&Svcs 195,000 Rationale:Appropriate funds for landscaping expenses 217-10-101-132-439300— Gift,Donation,Bequest Community Investment Community Investment Services&Charges-Other-Grants&Subsidies 50,000 Rationale:Funding to assist with tree maintenance expenses(urban tree canopy). 641-06-602-509-436001— Sewage Works Operations Public Works Streets&Sewers Services&Charges-Repairs&Maint-Building R&M $ 20,000 Rationale:Electrical,fire Sprinklers,and generator repairs 211-10-101-125-431000— Dept of Community Investment Operating Community Investment Community Investment Services&Charges-Professional-Other Professional Svcs $ 500,000 Rationale:Additional budget for grant matching agreements(Vibrant Places Grants) City of South Bend,Indiana Q1 2026 Budget Adjustments-Additional Appropriations increase or decease in total fund expenditures) I Account S Fund Department Division Account Budget Adjustment 670-11-230-296-439902— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Other-SMG Operations 4,750 670-11-230-296-439901— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Other-SMG Management Fee 11,250 670-11-230-296-439900— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Other-SMG General&Admin Costs $ 5,200 67041-230-296435900— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Utility Services-SMG Utilities $395 670-11-230-295-435004— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Utility Services-Water 2,180 670-11-230-295-435002— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Utility Services-Natural Gas 15,920 670-11-230-295-435001— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Utility Services-Electric 19,390 67041-230-296-434900— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Insurance-SMG Insurance 540 6 70-11-2 3 0-29 6-4319 00— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Services&Charges-Professional-SMG Contracted Svcs $ 2,305 670-11-230-296422015— Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Supplies-Operating-Cost of Goods Sold 9,105 670-11-230-296-422000-- Century Center Operations Venues Parks&Arts Century Center Supplies-Operating-Other Operating Supplies 230 Rationale:Operating Expenses—Century Center Total Unanticipated Expenses 3,353,915 r Supported by Outside Revenue 2 79-07-071-071-431009-COMMUTERS TRUST-PROJ00000383 IT/Innovation/311 Call Center Innovation&Technology Information Technology Services&Charges-Professional-Computer&Technology $ 18,099 Rationale:Appropriate funds from Commuters Trust program. 40811-206-273-444000-ORLPGRANT- PROJ00000401 _ Local Income Tax-Economic Development Venues Parks&Arts Park Projects&Capital _ Capital Outlay-Buildings-Building Improvements $ 1,900,000 Rationale:Approporiating additonal grants funds for the Kennedy Park improvement project 201-11-206-273443001—PROJ00000529 Parks&Recreation Venues Parks&Arts Park Projects&Capital Capital Outlay-Buildings-Building Improvements $ 150,000 Rationale:Appropriating additonal funds for Leeper Tennis Court Improvements Total Supported by Outside Revenue 2,068,099 CaTitalalllialreigelat 622-06-604-620-442010-- Water Works Capital Public Works Water Works Capital Outlay-Infrastructure-Distribution Reservoirs $ 3,800,000 Rationale:Appropritaion funds for Edison Water Treatment plant project. Total Capital Project 3,800,000 1 1 Administrative Expenses 413-04-040-040-452000 Professional Sports Convention Development Area I Administration&Finance General City Other Uses-Interfund Transfer Out-Frans fers Out 1,100,000 Rationale:Transfer offunds to Repay the Redevelopment General Fund for Four Winds project expenses Total Administrative Administrative Expenses 1,100,000 Total Additional Appropriations 10,322,014 Filed in Clerk's Office MAR u 4 21)26 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN outh Bend City Hall 2 I 5 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 ·outh Ben d , IN 4660 I James Mueller, Mayor Phone 3 11 inside City limits Email 3.11 a outhbendin.gov Website Southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 4, 2026 Bianca r1ratlo City of South Bend City Clerk South 13cnd, lN Department ofCommunity In vestment March 4, 2026 Council Member Canneth Lee President South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, yc1 Floor South Bend, Indiana 4660 I Council Member Troy Warner Chairperson Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, 3rd Floor South Bend, Indiana 4660 I RE: Bill No. 11-26: An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Authorizing Payments in lieu of Taxes for Heritage Trails South Bend, LP Dear President Lee and Council Member Warner, Please find attached Bill o. 11-26 for first reading, which bas been filed for the Common Council's consideration pursuant to lndiana Code 36-l -8-14.3(e). Indiana Code 36-1-8-14.3 et seq. authorizes the City to enter into a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with a property owner of a qualifying affordable housing development. Such an agreement sets the amount and schedule of each payment, which the City must deposit into an affordable housing fund and is used to directly support the development, preservation, or accessibility of affordable housing within the community. Bill No. 11-26 provides the necessary authorization for a PILOT for Heritage Trails, a new affordable housing development located on W.Chippewa Avenue, just west of Main Street and to be owned by Heritage Trails South Bend, LP. The Department of Community Investment plans on March 23 to present to the Common C0tmcil for its consideration a resolution that would create the new affordable housing fund. Heritage Trails is a planned 180-unit affordable housing development by developer Birge & Held, an Indianapolis-based company specializing in multi-family developments. The project was awarded low-income housing tax credits in November 2025 by the Indiana Housing and 11-26 City of South Bend Comniunitylnvestment Community Development Authority. All 180 units for the new project will be reserved for households earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income. Bill No. 11-26 would also authorize and approve the form of the PILOT Agreement with Heritage Trails South Bend, LP, and would authorize its execution and delivery by the Mayor on behalf of the City. A form of Agreement is enclosed with this Bill for filing, and the final agreed- upon version will be submitted as a Substitute Bill prior to the date for public hearing. The Council's adoption of Bill No. 11-26,the execution of the PILOT Agreement, and the establishment of the new affordable housing fund are actions necessary to ensure the success of the Heritage Trails development and address the need of affordable housing in South Bend. Sincerely, Erik Glavich Director of Growth and Opportunity BILL NO. 11-26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR HERITAGE TRAILS SOUTH BEND, LP STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The City of South Bend, Indiana(the"City")is a duly organized municipal corporation and political subdivision under the laws of the State of Indiana, and the Common Council of the City is the legislative body of the City(the"Common Council"). Heritage Trails South Bend, LP (the "Owner") has confirmed to the City that the Owner will develop, own, and operate an affordable rental apartment facility on the +/- 9.64 acre site located at 314 W. Chippewa Avenue, South Bend, Indiana and identified as Parcel Number 71- 08-26-200-004.000-002 in the St. Joseph County Assessor's records which real estate is legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"), and to be known as Heritage Trails (the Project"). The Project will be developed, constructed, and operated for the purpose of providing housing to income eligible persons under the federal low-income housing tax credit program in 26 U.S.C. § 42 and will be subject to an extended use agreement under 26 U.S.C. § 42 (the"Extended Use Agreement")as administered by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority IHCDA") for a period of at least fifteen(15) years. Pursuant to the Extended Use Agreement, the apartment units in the Project will be available for rent to residents whose incomes average sixty percent(60%) or less of the applicable area median income. Additionally, pursuant to the Extended Use Agreement, the Project will be limited to charging rents as determined in accordance with the Extended Use Agreement and, from time to time, by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (the "Restricted Rents"). The Owner qualifies as a "property owner" under I.C. 36-1-8-14.3(d) and the Owner has agreed to make certain payments in lieu of taxes (each payment, a"PILOT", and collectively, the PILOTs"), and the City and Owner desire to document that agreement in a written agreement which is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit B (the"PILOT Agreement"). 4928-1837-6595.2 The City is authorized to enter into the PILOT Agreement pursuant to I.C. 36-1-8-14.3 et seq.,and pursuant to I.C. 36-1-8-14.3(e),subject to the approval of a property owner,the governing body of a political subdivision may adopt an ordinance to require the property owner to pay PILOTs at times set forth in the ordinance with respect to property that is subject to an exemption under I.C. 6-1.1-10-16.7. Pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-10-16.7,for assessment dates after December 31, 2021, all or part of a property is exempt from property taxation if the owner of the property has entered into an agreement to make payments in lieu of taxes under I.C. 36-1-8-14.3. The PILOTs must be calculated so that the PILOTs are in an amount that is: (1) agreed upon by the property owner and the governing body of the political subdivision; (2) a percentage of the property taxes that would have been levied by the governing body for the political subdivision upon the property if the property were not subject to an exemption from property taxation; and (3) not more than the amount of property taxes that would have been levied by the governing body for the political subdivision upon the property if the property were not subject to an exemption from property taxation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully herein below. SECTION II. Approval of PILOTs. As more specifically provided in the PILOT Agreement, the Common Council hereby approves PILOTs for the Property in annual sums as follows: Year 1 36,000 Year 2 37,080 Year 3 38,192 Year 4 39,338 Year 5 40,518 Year 6 41,734 Year 7 42,986 Year 8 44,276 Year 9 45,604 Year 10 46,972 Year 11 48,381 Year 12 49,832 Year 13 51,327 Year 14 52,867 Year 15 54,453 Year 1" shall mean the first assessment year after the requirements of Indiana Code § 6- 1.1-10-16.7 have been satisfied and all buildings comprising the Project have received a Certificate of Occupancy. SECTION III. Authorization and Approval of Form of PILOT Agreement. The Common Council hereby authorizes and approves the form of the PILOT Agreement and authorizes its execution and delivery by the Mayor on behalf of the City substantially in the form attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit B, all for the purposes contemplated herein. SECTION IV. Recording of Executed Ordinance. The City Clerk is directed to provide an executed copy of this Ordinance, as approved, and a copy of the executed PILOT Agreement to the Owner for the Owner to record with the St. Joseph County Recorder's Office and for the Owner to file the recorded Ordinance and PILOT Agreement with the City Clerk's Office, the St. Joseph County Assessor's Office, the St. Joseph County Auditor's Office, and the St. Joseph County Treasurer's Office. SECTION V. Further Authorizations. The Common Council hereby requests, authorizes, and directs the Mayor, Common Council President, Controller and the City Clerk, and all official officers, members, employees, and agents of the City, and each of them, for and on behalf of the City, to negotiate,prepare, execute, and deliver any and all other instruments, letters, certificates, agreements, and documents as are determined to be necessary or appropriate to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Ordinance, and such determination shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof. The instruments,letters,certificates,agreements, and documents necessary or appropriate to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Ordinance shall, upon execution, as contemplated herein, constitute the valid and binding obligations or representations and warranties of the City, the full performance and satisfaction of which by the City is hereby authorized and directed. SECTION VI. Effectiveness. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and the procedures required by law. This Ordinance remains in full force and effect until repealed or modified by the Common Council, subject to the approval of the Owner. Signature Page Follows] Duly passed and adopted on this day of 2026 by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. 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 EXHIBIT A Property Key Number: 71-08-26-200-004.000-002 Local Parcel Number:023-1013-0753 Legal Description: Kerasotes Theatres Minor Subdivision Lot 1 t 0184ots-O7607 ot841o1• y HIPRIMA-AVE pa g I ifiM_ w aV 'S 1 4 ..,•_. _,,,.... .. ....... 4: 1, :.. e v. fi Y f s,: a 7K i?aw4SE. I s EXHIBIT B DMS 50484722 11 Parcel Identification No.: 71-08-26-200-004.000-002 PILOT AGREEMENT THIS PILOT AGREEMENT(this "PILOT Agreement") is entered into to be effective as of this day of 2026, (the "Effective Date"), by and among the CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Indiana(the"City"),and HERITAGE TRAILS SOUTH BEND,LP,an Indiana limited partnership the"Owner,"with each of the City and the Owner sometimes being individually referred to as a Party"and collectively as the"Parties"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City is a duly organized municipal corporation and political subdivision under the laws of the State of Indiana,and the Common Council of the City is the legislative body of the City(the"Common Council"); WHEREAS,the general partner of the Owner is Heritage Trails South Bend GP, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company (the"General Partner"); WHEREAS, the Owner has confirmed to the City that the Owner will develop, own, and operate an affordable rental apartment facility on the+/-9.64 acre site located at 314 W.Chippewa Avenue, South Bend, Indiana and identified as Parcel Number 71-08-26-200-004.000-002 in the St.Joseph County Assessor's records which real estate is legally described on Exhibit A attached to and made a part of this PILOT Agreement (the"Property"), and known as Heritage Trails (the Project"); WHEREAS, the Project will provide affordable housing to low-income residents whose incomes average sixty percent(60%)or less of the applicable area median income; WHEREAS, the Project will be financed utilizing federal low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds under the federal low-income housing tax credit program described in 26 U.S.C. §42; WHEREAS,the Project will be subject to an extended use agreement which is described in 26 U.S.C. § 42 (the "Extended Use Agreement") as administered by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority(the"IHCDA") for a period of at least years; 1 WHEREAS,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §42 and the Extended Use Agreement,the Project will be available for rent to residents whose incomes average sixty percent (60%) or less of the applicable area median income(the"Restricted Residents"); WHEREAS,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §42 and the Extended Use Agreement,the Project will be limited to charging rents as determined, from time-to-time by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(the"Restricted Rents"); WHEREAS, since the Project will constitute property described in 26 U.S.C. § 42, the Project will be subject to the Extended Use Agreement, and the Parties have entered into this PILOT Agreement, the Owner qualifies as a "property owner" under Indiana Code § 36-1-8- 14.3(d); WHEREAS, the Owner has agreed to make certain payments-in-lieu-of-taxes as set forth in this PILOT Agreement; WHEREAS,the City is authorized to enter into this PILOT Agreement pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-1-8-14.3 et seq.; and WHEREAS, in order to provide for the successful development, financing and operation of the Project, the Owner and the City are entering into this PILOT Agreement, which the City represents has been ratified by the Common Council. NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, mutual covenants, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,the Parties hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT Section 1. Owner Compliance. Section 1.1 (a) Owner acknowledges that in order to qualify for property tax exemption for the Property under Indiana Code§6-1.1-10-16.7,the Project must be in compliance with the requirements of§6-1.1-10-16.7. b) Owner further acknowledges that: i) the mere execution of this PILOT Agreement does not confer any property tax exemption on the Property under Indiana Code § 6-1.1-10-16.7; ii) in order to obtain any such property tax exemption or partial exemption under Indiana Code § 6-1.1-10-16.7, the Owner must timely file its property tax exemption application, including renewal applications, if any are required, with the St. Joseph County Assessor requesting an exemption pursuant to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-10-16.7 from Owner's obligation to pay all or any portion of its real and personal property taxes on the Property; and 2 iii) the Owner must meet its burden of proof under Indiana law pursuant to the normal application and determination process applicable to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-10-16.7 to qualify for and receive such exemption. Section 2. Payment In Lieu of Taxes. Section 2.1. (a) The Owner has agreed to make payments in lieu of taxes as described herein in consideration of the cooperation and support of the City for successful development, financing and operation of the Project, which includes, but is not limited to, the public promotion and support for the Project. The annual amount payable by the Owner to the City hereunder(the Annual in Lieu of Amount") shall be in the annual sums as follows: Year 1 36,000 Year 2 37,080 Year 3 38,192 Year 4 39,338 Year 5 40,518 Year 6 41,734 Year 7 42,986 Year 8 44,276 Year 9 45,604 Year 10 46,972 Year 11 48,381 Year 12 49,832 Year 13 51,327 Year 14 52,867 Year 15 54,453 b) The Annual in Lieu of Amount has been negotiated between the City and the Owner in accordance with Indiana Code § 36-1-8-14.3(f), and by specifically taking into account the applicable provisions of Indiana Code § 6-1.1-4-40, Indiana Code § 6-1.1-4-41, and Indiana Code 6-1.1-10-16. c) The Owner will pay all property taxes due on the Property until such time as the Owner complies with the requirements to secure the property tax exemption for the Property described in Section 1.1(b). Section 2.2. The Annual in Lieu Amount payable by Owner with respect to the Property shall be imposed as property taxes and payable in two equal installments due and payable on or before May 10 and November 10 of each successive calendar year, with the initial installment of the payment becoming due and payable on May 10 of the year following the Project's final building receiving its Certificate of Occupancy (the "C of 0") from the City (each payment, a PILOT", and collectively, the "PILOTs"). Upon receipt by the Owner of an Annual In Lieu Amount bill from the Controller of the City, the Owner shall remit its semi-annual PILOT to the 3 City at the Office of the Controller on or before each installment due date. Subject to Section 2.4, the aggregate annual amount of each year's semi-annual PILOT shall not exceed the Annual in Lieu of Amount. Section 2.3. The obligation of the Owner to pay the Annual In Lieu of Amounts shall be subordinate to the obligations of the Owner with respect to the Owner's obligation to make debt service payments on any financing which may now or in the future be secured by a mortgage on the Property. The City agrees to execute whatever documents any lender to the Owner now or in the future may require which are commercially reasonable in order to confirm the foregoing subordination. Section 2.4. The City shall have the right to enforce the payment of all PILOTs when due, including all penalties, costs, and expenses imposed under Indiana Code§6-1.1-22-1, et. seq., and Indiana Code§ 6-1.1-37-1, et. seq., or any statute which amends or replaces them for delinquent PILOTs, in the same manner as the City enforces the obligations of non-exempt taxpayers. Section 3 Term. Section 3.1. Except as otherwise provided in Section 4, the PILOT Agreement and applicable PILOTs required hereunder shall continue for a period of fifteen (15) years beginning with the initial year that a PILOT is made by the Owner to the City (the "Initial Term"). The Initial Term may be extended by a mutual, written agreement of the Parties. Section 4. Termination. Section 4.1. City or Owner may terminate this PILOT Agreement at any time upon a material breach of this PILOT Agreement or failure to perform any term of this PILOT Agreement by the other, unless such material breach or failure is cured within thirty (30) days after written notice is given to the party in material breach;provided,however,that if any such claimed material breach or failure is of a nature that it cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, a non-breaching party shall not have the right to terminate this PILOT Agreement as long as the party in material breach is diligently pursuing appropriate action to cure the material breach or failure within a total of forty-five (45) days if such action was commenced within thirty (30) days after the giving of notice of the material breach or failure. Section 4.2. Neither City nor Owner shall have any further obligations hereunder except for those obligations accruing prior to the date of termination and those post-termination obligations enumerated in this PILOT Agreement. Section 5. General Provisions. Section 5.1. Conditions Precedent to Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision herein,this Agreement shall be conditioned upon: a) the Owner having legal title to the Property; and 4 b) the Owner executing and recording the Extended Use Agreement providing for a term of at least J years. Section 5.2. Captions; Incorporation and Exhibit. The captions and headings of various Sections and Exhibits referenced herein are for convenience only and are not to be considered as defining or limiting in any way the scope or intent of the provisions hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the Recitals and the Exhibits referenced herein are incorporated and expressly made a part hereof. Section 5.3. Entire Agreement. This PILOT Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and all prior discussions, negotiations, and document drafts are merged herein. Section 5.4. Notices. Any notice, demand, request, or other communication which any Party hereto may be required or may desire to give hereunder shall be in writing, addressed as follows and shall be deemed to have been properly given if hand delivered (effective upon delivery), if sent by reputable overnight courier, charges prepaid (effective the business day following delivery to such courier): If to Owner: Heritage Trails South Bend, LP 8902 North Meridian Street, Suite 205 Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 Attention: Cole Caress With a copy to:TBD] If to City:City of South Bend, Indiana South Bend City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 500 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Executive Director, South Bend Department of Community Investment With a copy to: South Bend Legal Department 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 600 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Corporation Counsel Email: legaldept@southbendin.gov or at such other address as the Party to be served with notice may have furnished in writing to the Party seeking or desiring to serve notice as a place for the service of notice. Notices given in any other manner shall be deemed effective only upon receipt. 5 Section 5.5. Modification, Amendment, or Waiver. No modification, waiver, amendment, discharge, or change of this PILOT Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by all Parties. Section 5.6. Governing Law. This PILOT Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Indiana. Suit, if any,shall be brought in St.Joseph County, Indiana. Section 5.7. Execution in Counterparts. This PILOT Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Section 5.8. Severability. If any provision of this PILOT Agreement is determined by a court having jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under any present or future law, the remainder of this PILOT Agreement will not be affected thereby. It is the intention of the parties that if any provision is so held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, there will be added in lieu thereof a provision as similar in terms to such provision as is possible that is legal, valid, and enforceable. Section 5.9. No Joint Venture. Nothing contained in this PILOT Agreement will be construed to constitute Owner as a joint venturer with City or to constitute a partnership between Owner and City. Section 5.10. Construction. The Parties acknowledge that each Party and each Party's counsel have reviewed and revised this PILOT Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this PILOT Agreement or any amendments or schedules hereto. Section 5.11. Authorization. The persons executing and delivering this PILOT Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto represent and warrant to the other Party that such person is duly authorized to act for and on behalf of said Party and execute and deliver this PILOT Agreement in such capacity as is indicated below. Section 5.12. Assignment/Successor. This PILOT Agreement shall be binding upon the City and Owner, and all successors, grantees, or assignees of Owner with respect to the Property or any portion thereof) which would otherwise be entitled to claim an exemption for real and personal property taxes imposed on the Property. Section 5.13. Recording. The Owner will cause, at Owner's expense, this PILOT Agreement, the Ordinance of the Common Council approving this PILOT Agreement (the Ordinance") and any other instruments of further assurance to be promptly recorded, filed, and registered as provided in the Ordinance, and at all times to be recorded, filed, and registered, in such manner and in such places as may be required by law to preserve and protect fully the rights of the City hereunder as to all of the mortgaged property. In the event the Owner does not record and file the PILOT Agreement and the Ordinance,as provided in the Ordinance,within thirty(30) 6 days of the later of(i) adoption of the Ordinance by the Common Council and (ii) execution of this PILOT Agreement by all parties thereto,the City will cause, at Owner's expense, this PILOT Agreement and the Ordinance to be recorded and filed as provided in the Ordinance, the expense of which will be reimbursed by the Owner to the City. Section 5.14 Incorporation of Recitals.The recitals contained in this PILOT Agreement are incorporated into the operative provisions of this PILOT Agreement as if separately restated and are true and correct. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Parties have caused the execution of this PILOT Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the day, month, and year first above written, but to be effective as of the Effective Date. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA James Mueller, Mayor STATE OF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared James Mueller, in his capacity as the Mayor, acting for and behalf of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and who,having been duly sworn, stated that any and all representations and warranties contained therein are true and correct in all material respects. Witness my hand and Notarial Seal this_day of 202_. Notary Public Printed Name My Commission Expires: My County of Residence: EXECUTIONS CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE] OWNER: HERITAGE TRAILS SOUTH BEND, LP, an Indiana limited partnership By: Heritage Trails South Bend GP, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company, its General Partner By: Manager STATE OF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared in his capacity as the Manager of Heritage Trails South Bend GP, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company, the General Partner of Heritage Trails South Bend, LP, an Indiana limited partnership,who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument as such Manager acting for and on behalf of said limited liability company and limited partnership and who, having been duly sworn, stated that any and all representations and warranties contained therein are true and correct in all material respects. Witness my hand and Notarial Seal this_day of 202_. Notary Public Printed Name My Commission Expires: My County of Residence: 9 Prepared by and return after recording to: Thomas M. Everett, Esq.,Barnes&Thornburg LLP, 201 S. Main Street, Suite 400, South Bend, IN 46601 I affirm under penalties for perjury,that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security Number in this document, unless required by law.Thomas M. Everett 10 EXHIBIT A The Land referred to herein below is situated in the County of St.Joseph, State of Indiana, and is described as follows: Key Number: 71-08-26-200-004.000-002 Local Parcel Number:023-1013-0753 Legal Description: Kerasotes Theatres Minor Subdivision Lot 1 4- 10...„ ` Ar. • 0,8 8018-078507 018-800 60 loll 1 02110/3-0708 e- • 04 Ii 11 " 6111 023-1013-073,302 11 South Bend City Hall Phone 311 inside City limits 215 S.Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd. Email 311@southbendin.gov Suite 500 013TH Website Southbendin.gov South Bend,IN 46601 as'0ti TdN James Mueller,Mayor U w+ Filed in Clerk's Office PEACy- x x Mar 18, 2026 IHfi Bianca Tirados. City Clerk, South Bend, IN City of South Bend Department of Community Investment March 17, 2026 Council Member Canneth Lee Council Member Troy Warner President Chairperson South Bend Common Council Community Investment Committee South Bend City Hall, 3rd Floor South Bend Common Council South Bend, Indiana 46601 South Bend City Hall, 3`d Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: SUBSTITUTE Bill No. 11-26: An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Authorizing Payments in lieu of Taxes for Heritage Trails South Bend, LP Dear President Lee and Council Member Warner, Please find enclosed SUBSTITUTE Bill No. 11-26,which includes minor amendments to the bill which received a first reading on March 9, 2026. The substitute bill makes the following amendments to Bill No. 11-26 as originally filed: Amends text in the fourth paragraph of the bill and two recitals of the form of PILOT Agreement to more accurately reflect the income qualifications for the Heritage Trails residential development; In Section 4.2 of the form of PILOT Agreement, inserts the first sentence to clarify the obligations of the City and the owner of Heritage Trails; and Inserts a new Section 5.1 of the form of PILOT Agreement,which clarifies the owner's obligations as they pertain to the Extended Use Agreement that is necessary for the project. Sincerely, 6-,L) Erik Glavich Director of Growth and Opportunity Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 18, 2026 SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 11-26 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR HERITAGE TRAILS SOUTH BEND, LP STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The City of South Bend, Indiana(the"City")is a duly organized municipal corporation and political subdivision under the laws of the State of Indiana, and the Common Council of the City is the legislative body of the City(the"Common Council"). Heritage Trails South Bend, LP (the "Owner") has confirmed to the City that the Owner will develop, own, and operate an affordable rental apartment facility on the +/- 9.64 acre site located at 314 W. Chippewa Avenue, South Bend, Indiana and identified as Parcel Number 71- 08-26-200-004.000-002 in the St. Joseph County Assessor's records which real estate is legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"), and to be known as Heritage Trails (the Project"). The Project will be developed, constructed, and operated for the purpose of providing housing to income eligible persons under the federal low-income housing tax credit program in 26 U.S.C. §42 and will be subject to an extended use agreement under 26 U.S.C. §42(the"Extended Use Agreement")as administered by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority IHCDA") for a period of at least fifteen(15)years. Pursuant to the Extended Use Agreement, the apartment units in the Project will be available for rent to residents whose incomes do not exceed sixty percent (60%) or less of the applicable area median income. Additionally, pursuant to the Extended Use Agreement, the Project will be limited to charging rents as determined in accordance with the Extended Use Agreement and, from time to time, by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (the "Restricted Rents"). The Owner qualifies as a "property owner" under I.C. 36-1-8-14.3(d) and the Owner has agreed to make certain payments in lieu of taxes (each payment, a"PILOT", and collectively,the PILOTs"), and the City and Owner desire to document that agreement in a written agreement which is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit B(the"PILOT Agreement"). The City is authorized to enter into the PILOT Agreement pursuant to I.C. 36-1-8-14.3 et seq.,and pursuant to I.C. 36-1-8-14.3(e),subject to the approval of a property owner,the governing body of a political subdivision may adopt an ordinance to require the property owner to pay PILOTs at times set forth in the ordinance with respect to property that is subject to an exemption under I.C. 6-1.1-10-16.7. Pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-10-16.7,for assessment dates after December 31,2021,all or part of a property is exempt from property taxation if the owner of the property has entered into an agreement to make payments in lieu of taxes under I.C. 36-1-8-14.3. The PILOTs must be calculated so that the PILOTs are in an amount that is: (1) agreed upon by the property owner and the governing body of the political subdivision; (2) a percentage of the property taxes that would have been levied by the governing body for the political subdivision upon the property if the property were not subject to an exemption from property taxation; and (3) not more than the amount of property taxes that would have been levied by the governing body for the political subdivision upon the property if the property were not subject to an exemption from property taxation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully herein below. SECTION II. Approval of PILOTs. As more specifically provided in the PILOT Agreement, the Common Council hereby approves PILOTs for the Property in annual sums as follows: Year 1 36,000 Year 2 37,080 Year 3 38,192 Year 4 39,338 Year 5 40,518 Year 6 41,734 Year 7 42,986 Year 8 44,276 Year 9 45,604 Year 10 46,972 Year 11 48,381 Year 12 49,832 Year 13 51,327 Year 14 52,867 Year 15 54,453 Year 1" shall mean the first assessment year after the requirements of Indiana Code § 6- 1.1-10-16.7 have been satisfied and all buildings comprising the Project have received a Certificate of Occupancy. SECTION III. Authorization and Approval of Form of PILOT Agreement. The Common Council hereby authorizes and approves the form of the PILOT Agreement and authorizes its execution and delivery by the Mayor on behalf of the City substantially in the form attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit B, all for the purposes contemplated herein. SECTION IV. Recording of Executed Ordinance. The City Clerk is directed to provide an executed copy of this Ordinance, as approved, and a copy of the executed PILOT Agreement to the Owner for the Owner to record with the St. Joseph County Recorder's Office and for the Owner to file the recorded Ordinance and PILOT Agreement with the City Clerk's Office, the St. Joseph County Assessor's Office, the St. Joseph County Auditor's Office, and the St.Joseph County Treasurer's Office. SECTION V. Further Authorizations. The Common Council hereby requests, authorizes,and directs the Mayor,Common Council President,Controller and the City Clerk, and all official officers, members, employees, and agents of the City, and each of them, for and on behalf of the City,to negotiate,prepare, execute, and deliver any and all other instruments, letters, certificates, agreements, and documents as are determined to be necessary or appropriate to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Ordinance, and such determination shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof. The instruments,letters,certificates,agreements, and documents necessary or appropriate to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Ordinance shall, upon execution, as contemplated herein, constitute the valid and binding obligations or representations and warranties of the City, the full performance and satisfaction of which by the City is hereby authorized and directed. SECTION VI. Effectiveness. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and the procedures required by law.This Ordinance remains in full force and effect until repealed or modified by the Common Council, subject to the approval of the Owner. Signature Page Follows Duly passed and adopted on this day of 2026 by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. 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 EXHIBIT A PropertN Key Number: 71-08-26-200-004.000-002 Local Parcel Number:023-1013-0753 Legal Description: Kerasotes Theatres Minor Subdivision Lot 1 0114011.071507 i 0162019 CH IPPtWA'• E I I 2.....-- _ 1 r• I ,..% A tI 4, - 023.1013-0793 II y j + a r Y S r 021-1013-073302-^ EXHIBIT B Form of PILOT Agreement See Attached) Parcel Identification No.: 71-08-26-200-004.000-002 PILOT AGREEMENT THIS PILOT AGREEMENT (this "PILOT Agreement") is entered into to be effective as of this day of 2026, (the "Effective Date"), by and among the CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Indiana(the"City"),and HERITAGE TRAILS SOUTH BEND,LP,an Indiana limited partnership the"Owner,"with each of the City and the Owner sometimes being individually referred to as a Party"and collectively as the"Parties"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City is a duly organized municipal corporation and political subdivision under the laws of the State of Indiana,and the Common Council of the City is the legislative body of the City (the"Common Council"); WHEREAS,the general partner of the Owner is Heritage Trails South Bend GP,LLC,an Indiana limited liability company(the"General Partner"); WHEREAS, the Owner has confirmed to the City that the Owner will develop, own, and operate an affordable rental apartment facility on the+/-9.64 acre site located at 314 W.Chippewa Avenue, South Bend, Indiana and identified as Parcel Number 71-08-26-200-004.000-002 in the St. Joseph County Assessor's records which real estate is legally described on Exhibit A attached to and made a part of this PILOT Agreement(the"Property"),and to be known as Heritage Trails the"Project"); WHEREAS, the Project will provide affordable housing to low-income residents whose incomes do not exceed sixty percent(60%)or less of the applicable area median income; WHEREAS, the Project will be financed, in part,utilizing federal low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds under the federal low-income housing tax credit program described in 26 U.S.C. § 42; WHEREAS, the Project will be subject to an extended use agreement which is described in 26 U.S.C. § 42 (the "Extended Use Agreement") as administered by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority(the"IHCDA") for a period of at least fifteen(15)years; 1 WHEREAS,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 42 and the Extended Use Agreement, the apartment units in the Project will be available for rent to residents whose incomes do not exceed sixty percent 60%)or less of the applicable area median income(the"Restricted Residents"); WHEREAS,pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §42 and the Extended Use Agreement,the Project will be limited to charging rents as determined, from time-to-time by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(the"Restricted Rents"); WHEREAS, since the Project will constitute property described in 26 U.S.C. § 42, the Project will be subject to the Extended Use Agreement, and the Parties have entered into this PILOT Agreement, the Owner qualifies as a "property owner" under Indiana Code § 36-1-8- 14.3(d); WHEREAS, the Owner has agreed to make certain payments-in-lieu-of-taxes as set forth in this PILOT Agreement; WHEREAS,the City is authorized to enter into this PILOT Agreement pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-1-8-14.3 et seq.; and WHEREAS, in order to provide for the successful development, financing and operation of the Project, the Owner and the City are entering into this PILOT Agreement, which the City represents has been ratified by the Common Council. NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises,mutual covenants, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,the Parties hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT Section 1. Owner Compliance. Section 1.1 (a) Owner acknowledges that in order to qualify for property tax exemption for the Property under Indiana Code§6-1.1-10-16.7,the Project must be in compliance with the requirements of§ 6-1.1-10-16.7. b) Owner further acknowledges that: i) the mere execution of this PILOT Agreement does not confer any property tax exemption on the Property under Indiana Code § 6-1.1-10-16.7; and ii) in order to obtain any such property tax exemption or partial exemption under Indiana Code § 6-1.1-10-16.7, the Owner must timely file its property tax exemption application, including renewal applications, if any are required, with the St. Joseph County Assessor requesting an exemption pursuant to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-10-16.7 from Owner's obligation to pay all or any portion of its real and personal property taxes on the Property. 2 Section 2. Payment In Lieu of Taxes. Section 2.1. (a) Beginning the first assessment year after the requirements of Indiana Code §6-1.1-10-16.7 have been satisfied and all buildings comprising the Project have received a Certificate of Occupancy ("Year 1"),the Owner shall make payments in lieu of taxes as described herein in consideration of the cooperation and support of the City for successful development, financing and operation of the Project,which includes, but is not limited to, the public promotion and support for the Project. The annual amount payable by the Owner to the City hereunder (the Annual in Lieu of Amount") shall be in the annual sums as follows: Year 1 36,000 Year 2 37,080 Year 3 38,192 Year 4 39,338 Year 5 40,518 Year 6 41,734 Year 7 42,986 Year 8 44,276 Year 9 45,604 Year 10 46,972 Year 11 48,381 Year 12 49,832 Year 13 51,327 Year 14 52,867 Year 15 54,453 b) The Annual in Lieu of Amount has been negotiated between the City and the Owner in accordance with Indiana Code § 36-1-8-14.3(0, and by specifically taking into account the applicable provisions of Indiana Code § 6-1.1-4-40, Indiana Code § 6-1.1-4-41, and Indiana Code 6-1.1-10-16. c) Prior to Year 1, the Owner will pay all property taxes due on the Property. Section 2.2. The Annual in Lieu Amount payable by Owner with respect to the Property shall be imposed as property taxes and payable in two equal installments due and payable on or before May 10 and November 10 of each calendar year beginning on Year 1, with the initial installment of the payment becoming due and payable on May 10 of the year following the Project's final building receiving its Certificate of Occupancy (the"C of 0") from the City (each payment, a"PILOT", and collectively, the "PILOTs"). Upon receipt by the Owner of an Annual In Lieu Amount bill from the Controller of the City, the Owner shall remit its semi-annual PILOT to the City at the Office of the Controller on or before each installment due date. Subject to Section 2.4, the aggregate annual amount of each year's semi-annual PILOT shall not exceed the Annual in Lieu of Amount. 3 Section 2.3. The obligation of the Owner to pay the Annual In Lieu of Amounts shall be subordinate to the obligations of the Owner with respect to the Owner's obligation to make debt service payments on any financing which may now or in the future be secured by a mortgage on the Property. The City agrees to execute whatever documents any lender to the Owner now or in the future may require which are commercially reasonable in order to confirm the foregoing subordination. Section 2.4. The City shall have the right to enforce the payment of all PILOTs when due, including all penalties, costs, and expenses imposed under Indiana Code§ 6-1.1-22-1, et. seq., and Indiana Code § 6-1.1-37-1, et. seq., or any statute which amends or replaces them for delinquent PILOTs, in the same manner as the City enforces the obligations of non-exempt taxpayers. Section 3 Term. Section 3.1. Except as otherwise provided in Section 4, the PILOT Agreement and applicable PILOTs required hereunder shall continue for a period of fifteen (15) years beginning with January 1 of Year 1 and expiring on December 31 of the fifteenth year thereafter(the"Initial Term"). The Initial Term may be extended by a mutual,written agreement of the Parties. Section 4. Termination. Section 4.1. City or Owner may terminate this PILOT Agreement at any time upon a material breach of this PILOT Agreement or failure to perform any term of this PILOT Agreement by the other, unless such material breach or failure is cured within thirty (30) days after written notice is given to the party in material breach;provided,however,that if any such claimed material breach or failure is of a nature that it cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, a non-breaching party shall not have the right to terminate this PILOT Agreement as long as the party in material breach is diligently pursuing appropriate action to cure the material breach or failure within a total of forty-five (45) days if such action was commenced within thirty (30) days after the giving of notice of the material breach or failure. Section 4.2. Neither City nor Owner shall have any further obligations not enumerated in this PILOT Agreement. Upon the expiration or termination of this PILOT Agreement, neither City nor Owner shall have any further obligations hereunder except for those obligations accruing prior to the date of termination and those post-termination obligations expressly enumerated in this PILOT Agreement. Section 5. General Provisions. Section 5.1. Extended Use Agreement. Prior to Year 1, the Owner will execute and record the Extended Use Agreement. Section 5.2. Captions; Incorporation and Exhibit. The captions and headings of various Sections and Exhibits referenced herein are for convenience only and are not to be considered as defining or limiting in any way the scope or intent of the provisions hereof. 4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the Recitals and the Exhibits referenced herein are incorporated and expressly made a part hereof. Section 5.3. Entire Agreement. This PILOT Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and all prior discussions,negotiations, and document drafts are merged herein. Section 5.4. Notices. Any notice, demand, request, or other communication which any Party hereto may be required or may desire to give hereunder shall be in writing, addressed as follows and shall be deemed to have been properly given if hand delivered (effective upon delivery), if sent by reputable overnight courier, charges prepaid (effective the business day following delivery to such courier): If to Owner: Heritage Trails South Bend, LP 8902 North Meridian Street, Suite 205 Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 Attention: Cole Caress With a copy to: Ice Miller LLP One American Square, Suite 2900 Indianapolis, Indiana 46282 Attention: Katie Marschke If to City:City of South Bend, Indiana South Bend City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 500 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Atm: Executive Director, South Bend Department of Community Investment With a copy to: South Bend Legal Department 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 600 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Attn: Corporation Counsel Email: legaldept@southbendin.gov or at such other address as the Party to be served with notice may have furnished in writing to the Party seeking or desiring to serve notice as a place for the service of notice. Notices given in any other manner shall be deemed effective only upon receipt. Section 5.5. Modification, Amendment, or Waiver. No modification, waiver, amendment, discharge, or change of this PILOT Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by all Parties. 5 Section 5.6. Governing Law. This PILOT Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Indiana. Suit,if any,shall be brought in St.Joseph County, Indiana. Section 5.7. Execution in Counterparts. This PILOT Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Section 5.8. Severability. If any provision of this PILOT Agreement is determined by a court having jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under any present or future law, the remainder of this PILOT Agreement will not be affected thereby. It is the intention of the parties that if any provision is so held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, there will be added in lieu thereof a provision as similar in terms to such provision as is possible that is legal, valid, and enforceable. Section 5.9. No Joint Venture. Nothing contained in this PILOT Agreement will be construed to constitute Owner as a joint venturer with City or to constitute a partnership between Owner and City. Section 5.10. Construction. The Parties acknowledge that each Party and each Party's counsel have reviewed and revised this PILOT Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this PILOT Agreement or any amendments or schedules hereto. Section 5.11. Authorization. The persons executing and delivering this PILOT Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto represent and warrant to the other Party that such person is duly authorized to act for and on behalf of said Party and execute and deliver this PILOT Agreement in such capacity as is indicated below. Section 5.12. Assignment/Successor. This PILOT Agreement shall be binding upon the City and Owner, and all successors, grantees, or assignees of Owner with respect to the Property or any portion thereof) which would otherwise be entitled to claim an exemption for real and personal property taxes imposed on the Property. Section 5.13. Recording. The Owner will cause, at Owner's expense, this PILOT Agreement, the Ordinance of the Common Council approving this PILOT Agreement (the Ordinance") and any other instruments of further assurance to be promptly recorded, filed, and registered as provided in the Ordinance, and at all times to be recorded, filed, and registered, in such manner and in such places as may be required by law to preserve and protect fully the rights of the City hereunder as to all of the Property. In the event the Owner does not record and file the PILOT Agreement and the Ordinance,as provided in the Ordinance,within thirty(30)days of the later of(i) adoption of the Ordinance by the Common Council and (ii) execution of this PILOT Agreement by all parties thereto,the City will cause,at Owner's expense, this PILOT Agreement and the Ordinance to be recorded and filed as provided in the Ordinance, the expense of which will be reimbursed by the Owner to the City. 6 Section 5.14 Incorporation of Recitals.The recitals contained in this PILOT Agreement are incorporated into the operative provisions of this PILOT Agreement as if separately restated and are true and correct. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Parties have caused the execution of this PILOT Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the day, month, and year first above written, but to be effective as of the Effective Date. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA James Mueller, Mayor STATE OF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared James Mueller, in his capacity as the Mayor, acting for and behalf of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and who,having been duly sworn, stated that any and all representations and warranties contained therein are true and correct in all material respects. Witness my hand and Notarial Seal this day of 202_. Notary Public Printed Name My Commission Expires: My County of Residence: EXECUTIONS CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE] OWNER: HERITAGE TRAILS SOUTH BEND, LP, an Indiana limited partnership By: Heritage Trails South Bend GP, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company, its General Partner By: Manager STATE OF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, personally appeared in his capacity as the Manager of Heritage Trails South Bend GP, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company, the General Partner of Heritage Trails South Bend, LP, an Indiana limited partnership,who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument as such Manager acting for and on behalf of said limited liability company and limited partnership and who, having been duly sworn, stated that any and all representations and warranties contained therein are true and correct in all material respects. Witness my hand and Notarial Seal this day of 202_. Notary Public Printed Name My Commission Expires: My County of Residence: 9 Prepared by and return after recording to: Thomas M. Everett,Esq., Barnes&Thornburg LLP, 201 S. Main Street, Suite 400, South Bend,IN 46601 I affirm under penalties for perjury,that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security Number in this document,unless required by law. Thomas M. Everett 10 EXHIBIT A The Land referred to herein below is situated in the County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana, and is described as follows: Key Number: 71-08-26-200-004.000-002 Local Parcel Number:023-1013-0753 Legal Description: Kerasotes Theatres Minor Subdivision Lot 1 4,, 0104010479i07 40 CH IPYEWA-AV8= s-, • 4.' i 7-- a M+ IVY 1 iA i a N 1 i y V '. R ytt OZY1013•S3 1 . l i 1 i,. ,,,„7>AI Y I7 11 CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS March 4th , 2026 Canneth Lee, President City of South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, 4th Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 • RE: Ordinance to Establish Certain Boundaries for South Bend Utility Service Dear President Lee, Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 4, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, l Please find attached for your consideration an Ordinance of the Common Council of the South Bend, Indiana, establishing the defined boundaries within which the City of South Bend, Indiana ("City") municipal utilities may furnish water and sewage services to the pub lic. This proposed ordinance formally recognizes a utility service territory that includes the City's corporate limits and extends up to four (4) miles beyond those limits, as authorized under Indiana Code 36-9-2-14, 36-9-2-16, and 36-9-2-18. The designated territory expressly excludes areas within the corporate boundaries of the Mishawaka and any properties lawfully served by another existing utility as of the date of adoption. Importantly, the establishment of this territory does not impose an obligation on the City to exten d or provide water or sewer service to all properties within the mapped area. Rather, it affirms the City's exclusive statutory right to furnish such services within the territory should the City elect to do so, consistent with municipal policy, capacity, and long-term planning considerations. This ordinance further supersedes and replaces Ordinance No. 10294-14 in its entirety, providing an updated and comprehensive framework consistent with current statutory authority and municipal policy. The City intends to submit this Ordinance and the proposed Utility Boundary Map to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission upon Council's passage. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. R�fully s�>9e�r--- Enc C. �af Pr Executive Director, Public Works ENGINEERING I SOLID WASTE I STREETS, SEWERS AND TRAFFIC & LIGHTING I WASTEWATER I WATER 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Ste 400, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 233-0311 southbendin.gov 12-26 BILL NO. 12-26 RESOLUTION NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING CERTAIN BOUNDARIES FOR SOUTH BEND UTILITIES TO FURNISH WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The City of South Bend, Indiana("City") qualifies as a second class city under Indiana Code Section 36-4-1-1(a), and a municipality under Indiana Code 36-1-2-11, as well as a unit within the definition of Indiana Code 36-1-2-23. Currently, the City regulates the furnishing to the public of water under Indiana Code 36-9-2-14, and the services of collecting, processing, and disposing of waste substances and domestic or sanitary sewage, including the regulation of fees for such services under Indiana Code 36-9-2-16. Pursuant to Indiana Code 36-9-2-18, the City may exercise its water and sewage service powers under Indiana Code 36-9-2-14 and Indiana Code 36-9-2-16 respectively,both inside the City's corporate boundaries as well as in areas within four(4)miles outside such corporate boundaries. To promote the orderly and logical growth of the City utility services to areas presently outside its boundaries where residential, commercial, industrial, technological and other urban development is occurring or is likely to occur, to provide the most efficient method of furnishing water and sewer services to a regulated territory; and to protect the City's financial investment in infrastructure and improvements in its existing water and sewage utility facilities, it is in the City's best interests to codify a South Bend Water and Sewage Utility Service Territory to include both the City's corporate limits and a four(4)mile radius within said corporate limits, provided that this territory does not include the corporate boundaries of the City of Mishawaka, nor will it include customers now connected to and receiving service from any other existing water or sewage utility as of the date this ordinance is adopted("Regulated Territory"). This ordinance shall supersede and replace Ordinance No. 10294-14, dated February 25, 2014 in its entirety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. It is necessary and in the best interests of the City of South Bend, Indiana("City") and members of the public that the City regulate and furnish water and sewage services within an area up to four miles outside the City's corporate limits excluding areas within the corporate limits of the City of Mishawaka or any other lawfully established utility service territories as of the date this ordinance is adopted. Section II. The Regulated Territory to be serviced by the City's water and sewer utilities pursuant to this ordinance is identified and depicted in the Map attached hereto and incorporated herein, a copy of which shall be available for public inspection in the offices of the South Bend Department of Public Works and in the offices of the South Bend City Clerk. Section III. Upon adoption of this Ordinance, the City's sewer utility, the South Bend Bureau of Wastewater, shall hold an exclusive license to furnish sewage service under I.C. 36-9-2-16 within the Regulated Territory, subject to applicable State law and the continuing rights of any utility lawfully providing sewage service within the Regulated Territory as of the date this Ordinance. Section IV. Upon the adoption of this Ordinance, the City's water utility, the South Bend Water Works, shall hold an exclusive license to furnish water service under I.C. 36- 9 -2-14 within the Regulated Territory, subject to applicable State law and the continuing rights of any utility lawfully providing water service within the Regulated Territory as of the date this Ordinance is adopted. Section V. This Ordinance shall not be construed to prohibit an individual property owner within the Regulated Territory depicted on the attached Map from providing water service to such property owner' s lot through the drilling of a well on such property if otherwise permissible under State and all applicable local law in addition to approval from the City; provided, however, that water from such well shall not be used to provide water service to owners or lessees of other properties. Section VI. The City's Municipal Utilities Rules and Regulations govern the City's water and sewer utilities in a manner consistent in Chapter 17 of the South Bend Municipal Code and State law, and as determined by the Board of Public Works from time to time, shall apply to and shall be fully enforceable by the City of South Bend within the Regulated Territory. Section VII. All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any term or provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. If any one or more of the terms, provisions or portions of this Ordinance for Regulated Territory shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, then such term or provision shall be deemed severable for the remaining terms and shall in no way affect the validity of the other provisions of this Ordinance. Section VIII. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Duly passed and adopted on this day of 2026 by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. 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 1J Li_ 1_ 1 Legend Utility Service Area Sewer Service Provided Through Exclusive Contractural Agreements South Bend City Limits Figure 1: City of South Bend sewer service areas. City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION City Hall 215 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning March 4, 2026 Honorable Committee Chair Davis Third Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: 911 Logan Street -PC#0295-26 Dear Committee Chair Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 4, 2026 Bianca I irauo Cit Clerk outh Bend, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your March 9, 2026, Council meeting, and set it for public hearing at your March 23, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the March 16, 2026, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: The petitioner wishes to convert an existing mixed-use building into a one or two-unit dwelling. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Brian Killen Zonjng Administrator CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotia Commission President 13-26 BILL NO. 13-26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 911 LOGAN STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Petitioners desire to rezone the property from Neighborhood Center(NC) District to Urban Flex UF) District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. Ordinance No. 10689-19, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: 52 Ft S End Lot 51 Riverdale 1st To River Park be and the same is hereby established as Urban Flex(UF) SECTION II. This ordinance is and shall be subject to commitments as provided by Chapter 21-12.07(0(7) Commitments, if applicable. SECTION III. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. 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 2 - DUU City of South Ben('4I > > vr. iviaruri,.. .urrier piny JI DIVU - 3uire South Bend, IN , 01 PLAN COMMISSION zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Rezoning or Combined Public Hearing Property Information Tax Key Number: D1 -6O -2onC b - a to Address: ` 1 Owner: = .c.L,,, Fo fc/t,^01 Legal Description: 1 ( cp 1-03 oA.,f, 50t44-1. 6Q,c1 r47 4/66is Project Summary r nd COWer 4-- ; 1 (ocr 15a Gs. I btort v, i 'MI Pit I, poor is ck t ra 1/ Cr'A cov-1,4&t I , iv, chtily e 5 two he (yol ail % f--1-. FAp,74 Requested Action Application includes (check all that apply) 14, Rezoning n r Current District: Choose the current district /V e' U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 Proposed District Choose the proposed district OF U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 The Plan Commission and Council will consider the following in the review of a rezoning petition: 1) The comprehensive Plan; 2) Current conditions and the character of the current structures and uses in each district; 3) The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; 4) The conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction;and 5) Responsible development and growth. Subdivision -complete and attach subdivision application Special Exception - complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Required Documents ElCompleted Application (including Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale Filing Fee Additional documents as noted above Contact information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: c.).,. -1----cor5' Address: (,6c OC)OAR RJ Le,kf (t5 / k -t/ti Lln a 3 c Name: Address: Name: Address: Contact Person: Name: rs(IA., / Address: Phone Number: 57 i 3 6(6 2 Z3 6( E-mail: r5 Lo o( 7 y a Ace) , Una By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property wn (s) Signatures: 14p?IANC04ff City Hall z City of South Bend 215S. Martin Luther King,Jr. Blvd. 000Ste PLAN COMMISSION South Bend,IN 46601 574)235-7627 F4A81,5HE00 www.southbendin.gov/zoning Filed in Clerk's Office Wednesday,March 18,2026 Mar 18, 2026 South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor,CityHall Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN South Bend,IN 46601 Re: Bill#13-26-A proposed ordinance of FORSLUND EVAN to zone from NC Neighborhood Center to UF Urban Neighborhood Flex,property located at 911 LOGAN ST,City of South Bend-PC#0295-26 Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of FORSLUND EVAN was legally advertised on March 6,2026 and that the South Bend Plan Commission at its public hearing on March 16,2026 took the following action: Upon a motion by Caitlin Stevens,being seconded by Maureen Miller and unanimously carried,a proposed ordinance of FORSLUND EVAN to zone from NC Neighborhood Center to UF Urban Neighborhood Flex,property located at 911 LOGAN ST, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a FAVORABLE recommendation. The staff report is attached.The deliberations of the Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing,Minutes of the public hearing are available in our office and will be posted on our website once approved. Sincerely, Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Attachment CC: FORSLUND EVAN Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Brian Killen Francisco Fotia Planning Director Zoning Administrator Commission President Staff Report- PC#0295-26 March 16, 2026 Property Information Location: 911 LOGAN ST Owner: FORSLUND EVAN Requested Action Rezone from NC Neighborhood Center to OF Urban Neighborhood Flex Project Summary The petitioner wishes to convert an existing mixed-use building into a one or two-unit dwelling. Location Map tea irr y MIS7IAWAKA AVE 1+ i' j 1 7 II& cn z R ..ire T a Recommendation Staff Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends the Plan Commission send the rezoning petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 1 of 4 Staff Report -PC#0295-26 3/16/2026 Proposed Site Plan r Iv, t,; r JJ r.1C NC 4, 1 PAP 1 JC NC p5 3 ti y. am MISHAWAKA AVE l INC 1, VC i P,1C NC NC NC Amillp c , t• a .a I o 9 z z x t a Q P 1 4i ul NOPTN..1 1 r 1 SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 2 of 4 Staff Report -PC#0295-26 3/16/2026 Site & Context Land Uses and Zoning: On site: A mixed-use building zoned NC Neighborhood Center North: A mixed-use building zoned NC Neighborhood Center East: A one unit dwelling in the City of Mishawaka South: A one unit dwelling zoned U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 West: A Restaurant zoned NC Neighborhood Center District Intent: The UF District is established to enhance and support a full range of housing types and small- scale commercial uses found outside neighborhood centers in core and outlying areas of the City. Site Plan Description: The petitioner wishes to rezone this parcel to UF and cease retail operations in the building, converting it to a one or two-unit dwelling. Zoning and Land Use History and Trends: A salon has operated inside the building since at least 2007, and the second story has been used for residential purposes since at least 2022, when the current owner purchased the property, but potentially for longer. Traffic and Transportation Considerations: The property is located on Logan St, a 45' wide two-way street that runs north and south with one lane of traffic going in each direction. It is also close to the intersection of Logan Street and Mishawaka Avenue, a major thoroughfare, and an alley runs along the south lot line. Parking on Logan Street is only allowed adjacent to the southbound lane. The property has a small parking area north of the building that shares a curb cut with the building to the north that fronts Mishawaka Avenue. Agency Comments Agency Comments: If this will be a duplex, separate water meters and shutoffs will be needed for each unit. Staff Comments: No additional comments at this time. Criteria for Decision Making Rezoning Per State Law, the Plan Commission and Common Council shall pay reasonable regard to: 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: In the city's comprehensive plan, Objective H 1 calls upon the city to "ensure that an adequate supply of housing is available to meet the needs, preferences, and financial capabilities of households now and in the future." Land Use Plan: This property falls within the River Park neighborhood. In the forthcoming neighborhood plan, the future zoning map shows this parcel as remaining NC. SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 3 of 4 Staff Report -PC#0295-26 3/16/2026 Plan Implementation/Other Plans: Strategy 5.4 in the River Park neighborhood plan outlines a desire to "support the production of a range of housing types including new construction and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable units for owner and rental housing." 2. Current Conditions and Character: This property is surrounded by predominantly one and two-story structures on all sides. To the east and south, they are primarily residential, while to the west and north there are mixed-use structures containing both commercial and residential uses. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use for this property would be to convert it into a purely residential use. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Rezoning this property should not significantly affect its own property value, or that of neighboring properties. The UF zone will allow the property to remain or return to mixed-use if the petitioner or a future owner wishes to deviate from the current plans for strictly residential use. Also, most of the surrounding properties are solely residential themselves. 5. Responsible Development and Growth: Rezoning this property to UF will make it easier to utilize for purely residential purposes, helping to add residential units to the city's housing stock close to a major urban commercial corridor. Analysis & Recommendation Commitments: No commitments are proposed. Analysis: Although the forthcoming River Park neighborhood plan calls for this parcel to remain NC in the future zoning map, a rezoning to UF also makes sense. Converting the existing structure into a one or two-unit dwelling would require either a rezoning or a variance because NC does not allow for dwelling units in one and two-unit dwellings to be located directly along the street if the structure has previously housed a commercial use. In general, a one or two-unit dwelling in this structure is fitting given its residential appearance, that it faces Logan Street instead of Mishawaka Avenue, and the other low-density residential structures across the street and directly south of the property. For these reasons, a rezoning is preferable to a variance. Having this parcel as UF will create a step down in potential development intensity from the NC parcels along Mishawaka Avenue to the U1 parcels to the south on Logan Street, and make it easier to pursue purely residential uses on the property that would match the rest of Logan Street. However, it will still allow for some commercial uses if the petitioner or a future owner of the property chooses to pursue that. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends the Plan Commission send the rezoning petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 4 of 4 CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT March 17, 2026 Council Member Troy Warner Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, 3rd Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: lnterlocal Agreement: Establishment of the Regional Land Bank Dear Council Member Warner, Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 18, 2026 Bianca l'iratlo ity Clerk , outh Bend, IN Please find the enclosed lnterlocal Agreement between the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, and the Michiana Area Council of Governments. For the past several years, St. Joseph County and the City of South Bend along with several partners have explored and studied the creation of a local Land Bank. The purpose of the Land Bank would be to acquire certain Tax Delinquent Property from the County to further the elimination of blight and its related impacts. The issue of blighted properties in our community has been a continuous concern from residents. A locally controlled Land Bank would provide a tool to support the reactivation of properties with a history of tax delinquency and blight upon our community. The MACOG Regional Land Bank would be established as a non-profit entity composed of a board appointed from various representatives of the County Commissioners, County Redevelopment Commission, Mayor of the City of South Bend, City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission, and the Michiana Area Council of Governments. In the lnterlocal Agreement, the County agrees to provide certain tax sale certificates for tax delinquent properties as agreed upon by the Land Bank and the County. This will allow troubled properties to be removed from the continuous circulation on the tax sale. The City of South Bend and the Michiana Area Council of Governments commit to aiding in the creation of the Land Bank via funding operations and staffing of the Land Bank. City staff will present the lnterlocal Agreement to the Community Investment Commission on March 23, 2026 for the consideration of the Committee. If you or other Council members have questions about the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at (574) 245-60?2. Sincerely, •• ;__; ✓ �---,.":""'�.,,,,,...-I ....-g:_6seph Molnar Deputy Director, Department of Community Investment EXCELLENCE : ACCOUNTABILITY' INNOVATION ! INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT South Bend City Hall. Suite 500 215 S. Martin Lulher King Jr. Blvd Sou:h Bend. I 46601 • p 574.235 9371 www.soulhbend1n.gov 26-09 Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 18, 2026 BILL NO. 26-09 Bianca I irado City Clerk, South Bend,IN RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,THE COUNTY OF ST.JOSEPH AND THE MICHIANA AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ESTABLISHING A LAND BANK PURSUANT TO IND. CODE §36-7- 38 ET SEQ. WHEREAS,pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-7-38 et seq., the legislative bodies of two(2) or more eligible units within a single county may enter into an interlocal agreement to establish a land bank for the purpose of managing and improving the marketability of distressed real property located in the territory of the land bank; and WHEREAS,the City of South Bend (the"City")and St. Joseph County, Indiana(the County")are two eligible units within the same county who desire to create a land bank pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-7-38 et seq.; and WHEREAS,the City and the County have agreed and determined pursuant to the attached,proposed Interlocal Agreement(Exhibit"A")to create said land bank and provide for the creation, with the assistance of the Michiana Area Council of Governments("MACOG") and ongoing support of MACOG, of the same; and WHEREAS, it is desirable, advantageous, and in the public interest of the City to enter into this Interlocal Agreement(Exhibit"A"attached hereto). NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL THAT: Section 1. The South Bend Common Council,as the legislative body of the City, hereby approves the Interlocal Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit"A")between the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, and the Michiana Area Council of Governments,to create a land bank pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-7-38 et seq. Section 2. The Council President is authorized to execute the Interlocal Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from the date of its passage. Passed and adopted this day 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 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this I 0 day of M ILA' 2026, by and between St. Joseph County, Indiana, by and through its Board of Commissioners (the "County"), the City of South Bend Common Council (the "City"), and the Michiana Area Council of Governments MACOG"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, there exists within the City of South Bend ("City") and the County a substantial number of properties in a neglected or unmarketable condition, including tax delinquent properties which are nonrevenue generating, vacant, or dilapidated Distressed Property"); and WHEREAS, this Distressed Property contributes to the blight and deterioration of the community and constitutes an economic burden on citizens of the City and the County; and WHEREAS, the City has acquired and removed Distressed Property within the City in an attempt to redevelop and stabilize neighborhoods and ultimately increase property values within the City and the County; and WHEREAS, the County, pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-24 and 6-1.1-25, acquires title to certain real property that has been identified by the County Treasurer to be delinquent with respect to the payment of real estate taxes ("Tax Delinquent Property"); and WHEREAS, the County, with the support of MACOG, intends to form a countywide land bank ("Land Bank") pursuant to I.C. 36-7-38-2 which will serve as the initial portion of the MACOG Regional Land Bank; and WHEREAS, the new Land Bank exists for the purpose of acquiring certain neglected or unmarketable Tax Delinquent Property from the County, that remain unsold following the County's traditional tax sale process, for purposes of the elimination of blight and its related impacts, and the County desires to facilitate the Land Bank's acquisition of Distressed Property in order to transition nonrevenue generating Tax Delinquent Property into revenue-generating property and increase overall property values within the County; and WHEREAS, the parties are governmental entities, political subdivisions, and/or other entities comprised of governmental entities and political subdivisions organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of Indiana; and WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36-1-7, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, authorizes one or more governmental entities to exercise, jointly or by one entity on behalf of others, powers that may be exercised by such units severally; and 1 WHEREAS, the parties agree that it is desirable, advantageous, and in the public interest to enter into an Agreement for joint and cooperative action as embodied herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, and conditions set forth herein, and pursuant to the authority granted the parties under Ind. Code 36-1-7, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. The parties make this Agreement under the authority and subject to the terms and provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Ind. Code 36-1-7 the "Act"). The parties acknowledge that pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the Agreement is subject to the approval of the Indiana Attorney General. 2. Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-38, et seq., the County, with the assistance of MACOG, will establish a legal nonprofit entity for purposes of managing and improving the marketability of distressed real property located in the territory of the land bank. 3. The governance of the nonprofit entity shall be a Board comprised of seven (7) members, appointed as set forth below: a. County Commissioners: two (2) appointments; b. County Redevelopment Commission: one (1) appointment; c. Mayor of the City of South Bend: two (2) appointments; d. City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission: one (1) appointment; e. MACOG: one (1) appointment. f. This agreement forms the initial version of the MACOG Regional Land Bank. This initial version will serve St. Joseph County and the Parties in this agreement. Over subsequent years, additional counties and municipalities will be incorporated into this agreement and served by the MACOG Regional Land Bank. When those additional parties are incorporated, the composition of this board will be revisited and revised. 4. The County agrees that within six (6) months after the Land Bank is established, the County will provide the Land Bank with a list of real property for which it holds a tax sale certificate or tax deed, that is not committed to a redevelopment project or for another purpose, and which the County desires to transfer to the Land Bank. At all times, the County shall control and decide what properties it will transfer to the Land Bank 2 and the County reserves the right to retain any properties it so chooses. When this list is provided to the Land Bank, the County shall offer to assign the tax sale certificates and convey the real property described on the list to the land bank at no cost to the land bank. The offer will expire after six (6) months, unless extended by a written agreement between the parties. If the Land Bank rejects the offer, the County may dispose of the property as otherwise provided by law. 5. For subsequent tax sales, the Land Bank shall identify Tax Delinquent Property following the annual tax sale conducted by the St. Joseph County Treasurer's office (individually a "Selected Property" and collectively "Selected Properties") and shall notify the County of its list of Selected Properties within ten (10) days of such annual tax sale. The County will review the list of Selected Properties and provide the Land Bank with a list of what Selected Properties it will agree to transfer to the Land Bank (the "Transferred Properties"). 6. MACOG agrees to provide staffing and operations for the Land Bank. 7. The County agrees to initiate proceedings to acquire tax title deeds to the Transferred Properties and provide legal and title services to secure the tax title deeds. These services will be provided at no cost to the Land Bank up to an allocated amount set by the County's Board of Commissioners and appropriated by the County Council each year. No late redemptions of the Selected Properties shall be permitted by the County following the expiration of the statutory redemption period, unless otherwise required by Court Order or as agreed to by the Parties. 8. Upon acquisition of tax title deeds to the Transferred Properties, the County shall institute and prosecute quiet title actions on each Transferred Property. Upon completion of the quiet title action, the County shall transfer title to the Transferred Properties via Quit Claim Deed to the Land Bank. These services will be provided at no cost to the Land Bank up to an allocated amount set by the County's Board of Commissioners and appropriated by the County Council each year. All parties agree to sign any and all documents which may reasonably be required to transfer a property. 9. The County and City commit to providing a deduction under I.C. 6-1.1- 46-5 to any person receiving a transfer of property from the Land Bank as follows: a. A person to whom a land bank transfers real property during the eligible transfer period is entitled to a deduction from the assessed value of the real property for each of the five (5) consecutive years 3 immediately following the year in which the land bank transfers the real property to the person in an amount equal to: 1) The percentage specified in an ordinance adopted under I.C. 6-1.1-2 or I.C. 6-1.1-3, as applicable; multiplied by 2) The assessed value of the property transferred by the land bank to the person. 10. The Parties acknowledge that, pursuant to I.C. 36-7-38-21, the Land Bank is subject to Indiana's Open Door Law and Access to Public Records Act. 11 . The Parties acknowledge that, pursuant to I.C. 36-7-38-21, the Land Back is subject to audit. 12. The City shall commit to provide $500,000 in up-front startup costs to the Land Bank and $300,000 annually for the first four (4) years following the establishment of the Land Bank. The County shall not be required to provide funds for the operations of the Land Bank. The Land Bank nonprofit entity shall have the duty to receive, disburse, and account for funds received by and paid from the Land Bank. 13. This Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 2029, with an option for a five (5) year renewal and shall be subject to annual appropriations by the City. In the event that the agreement is terminated by the affirmative non-renewal of the County or the Common Council, property held by the Land Bank at the time of termination shall be transferred to the county in which it resides unless the property resides within municipal jurisdiction, in which case the property will be transferred to the respective municipality. 14. This Agreement shall be effective upon recording with the St. Joseph County Recorder, filing with the Indiana State Board of Accounts within sixty (60) days of approval by each party, filing with the City Executive and County Auditor, and filing with the State Comptroller. 15. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the City's payments required under this Agreement are subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds in accordance with I.C. 6-1.1-18. 16. The Parties expressly disclaim the existence of any third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended or will be construed to confer upon any person or entity, other than the Parties hereto and their respective successors or assigns, any remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement or 4 any term, covenant, or condition hereof, as third-party beneficiaries or otherwise, and all of the terms, covenants, and conditions hereof will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Parties. 17. The County and MACOG agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City (and the City's officers and employees) from and against any and all claims of any nature which arise from the performance by the County or MACOG under this Agreement and from all costs and attorney fees in connection therewith, except for claims arising out of the negligence of the City (or the City's officers or employees). The obligations of the Parties under this Section will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. The City and County agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MACOG (and MACOG's officers and employees) from and against any and all claims of any nature which arise from the performance by the City or County under this Agreement and from all costs and attorney fees in connection therewith, except for claims arising out of the negligence of MACOG (or MACOG's officers or employees). The obligations of the City and County under this Section will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. The City and MACOG agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County (and the County's officers and employees) from and against any and all claims of any nature, which arise from the performance by the City or MACOG under this Agreement and from all costs and attorney fees in connection therewith, except for claims arising out of the negligence of the County (or the County's officers or employees). The obligations of the City and MACOG under this Section will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 18. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or supplemented at any time by a written instrument signed by an authorized representative of each party. The failure of any party to enforce at any time any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision, nor in any way to affect the validity of this Agreement or any part hereof or the right of such party thereafter to enforce each and every such provision. No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be held to constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. 19. No Party may assign this Agreement or any of its rights, interests, obligations, or duties hereunder, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the express written consent of the other Party. 20. Should any part of this Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or against public policy, said 5 offending section shall be void and of no effect, and shall not render any other section herein, nor this Agreement as a whole, invalid. Those rights, interests, obligations, and duties hereunder, which by their nature should survive, shall remain in effect after termination, suspension, or expiration hereof. 21. Pursuant to Ind. Code § 22-9-1-10, neither the City, the County, MACOG, nor any of their contractors or subcontractors shall discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, to be employed in the performance of any work under this Agreement with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry. Breach of this covenant may be regarded as a material breach of this Agreement. 22. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts, together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. 23. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, and any dispute relating to the subject of or arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the Circuit and Superior Courts of St. Joseph County, Indiana. 24. The Parties agree that they will each undertake in good faith, as permitted by law, any action and execute and deliver any document reasonably required to carry out the intents and purposes of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates shown below. Date: 03!iolaoak' BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Co-Le Carl Baxmeyer, r t 4,‘ Tony H n, Vice ent 6 n 0) I) Rafael M1prt n, Member ATTEST: John Murphy St. Joseph County Auditor Date: CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL Canneth Lee, President ATTEST: Bianca Tirado Clerk Date: MICHIANA AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (MACOG) James Turnwald, Executive Director Date: Approved as to Form by: INDIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL 7 Todd Rokita, Attorney General 8 CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT March 18, 2026 Council Member Troy Warner Chairperson, Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council South Bend City Hall, 3rd Floor South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Resolution: Establishment of the Affordable Housing Fund Dear Council Member Warner, Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 18, 2026 Bianca l'irado City Ch.:rk , outh IJencl, I 1 Please find the enclosed Resolution of the South Bend Common Council establishing a local Affordable Housing Fund pursuant to Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5. The purpose of this Fund is to expand the City's ability to support the development, rehabilitation, and financing of affordable housing for South Bend residents whose incomes fall at or below eighty percent (80%) of the county's median income, as allowed under Indiana Code§ 5-20-5-15.5(c). The creation of this Fund is in line with the Common Council's consideration of an ordinance requiring Heritage Trails South Bend, LP to make payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT Payments). In accordance with Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5, these PILOT Payments if the Heritage Trails ordinance is approved, and any future PILOT revenue received, will be deposited directly into the Affordable Housing Fund to support these statutory purposes. The Department of Community Investment is designated to administer the Fund, maintain required records, and notify the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority of its creation, as detailed in the Resolution. The City Controller will invest Fund assets and monitor receipts consistent with state law and standard public financial practices. City staff will present this Resolution to the Community Investment Committee for consideration at your next regularly scheduled meeting. If you or other Council members have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at (574) 245-6022. Sincerely, lnc,o.ntar11 olnar Deputy Director, Department of Community Investment EXCELLENCE. ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION/ INCLUSION. EMPOWERMENT South Ben d City Hall. Suite 500 215 S. Manin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Bend. IN 46601 p 574.235.9371 • www.southbendin.gov 26-10 Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 18, 2026 BILL NO. 26-10 Bianca Cirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING A LOCAL FUND PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE SECTION 5-20-5-15.5 WHEREAS, Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5 allows the governing body of a city, town, or county to establish an affordable housing fund consisting of,among other things,payments in lieu of taxes deposited in the fund under Indiana Code § 36-1-8-14.3, for certain purposes outlined in Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5(c), to be administered by a department, a division, or an agency designated by the governing body; and WHEREAS,the City of South Bend,Indiana(the"City")desires to establish an affordable housing fund(as defined herein,the"Fund")to be administered by the Department of Community Investment of the City(the "Department") for those purposes outlined in Indiana Code § 5-20-5- 15.5(c); and WHEREAS, on March 23, 2026, the Common Council of the City (the "Common Council") adopted an ordinance pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-1-8-14.3(e) (the "Ordinance"), requiring Heritage Trails South Bend,LP,to make payments in lieu of property taxes(the"PILOT Payments") payable for certain property in the City, all as further described in the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5, such PILOT Payments will be deposited into the Fund, together with any other future payments in lieu of taxes received by the City pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-1-8-14.3; and WHEREAS, the Common Council, as the governing body of the City, now desires to establish the Fund in accordance with Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,as follows: SECTION 1. Establishment of the Fund. The Common Council hereby establishes Fund Number 213 as an affordable housing fund pursuant to Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5 (the "Fund"), to be designated as a local, non-reverting fund. The Fund shall consist of the following: (i) payments in lieu of taxes deposited in the Fund under Indiana Code § 36-1-8-14.3; (ii) gifts and grants to the Fund; (iii) investment income earned on the Fund's assets; (iv) money deposited in the Fund under Indiana Code § 36-2-7-10; and (v) other funds from sources approved pursuant to Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5(b)(5). SECTION 2. Purpose. The Fund shall serve as a local,non-reverting fund which supports the purposes described in Indiana Code § 5-20-5-15.5(c), to: (i) provide financial assistance to those individuals and families whose income is at or below eighty percent (80%) of the county's median income for individuals and families,respectively, to enable those individuals and families to purchase or lease residential units within the City; (ii)pay expenses of administering the Fund; iii) make grants, loans, and loan guarantees for the development, rehabilitation, or financing of affordable housing for individuals and families whose income is at or below eighty percent(80%) of the county's median income for individuals and families, respectively, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and homeless individuals and families; and (iv) provide technical assistance to nonprofit developers of affordable housing. SECTION 3. Administration of the Fund. The Common Council hereby designates the Department to administer the Fund. The Department is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the Common Council, to notify the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority of the creation of the Fund. The Controller of the City (the "Controller") shall keep records and monitor activities of all receipts into the Fund. The Controller shall invest the money in the Fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the Fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. SECTION 4. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall be of full force and effect from and upon its adoption, and in accordance with Indiana law. PASSED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, this 23rd day of March,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. 2 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 DMS 50805738 3 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION March 10, 2026 Honorable Troy Warner 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 4660 I RE: Downtown 2045 Plan Adoption Resolution Dear Committee Chair: City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 (57 4) 235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zon ing Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 Biam:a TiraJo City Ch:rk, South Bend, I Enclosed is a Resolution for the approval and adoption of the Downtown 2045 Plan. This will serve as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Please include the attached Resolution on the Council agenda for the one required reading plus public hearing at your March 23, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is scheduled for public hearing at the March 16, 2026, South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. If you have any questions, please call our office at ( 5 7 4) 23 5-762 7. Sincerely, Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Tim Corcoran Planning Director Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Francisco Fotia Commission President 26-08 Filed in Clerk's Office BILL NO. 26-08 Mar 11, 2026 Bianca Tirado RESOLUTION NO. City Clerk, South Bend, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN 2045 PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the need to improve and revitalize Downtown through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, in 2006,City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS,Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to pursue the development of area-specific plans; and WHEREAS,the Downtown 2045 Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners,and area businesses and other organizations; and WHEREAS, the Downtown 2045 Plan contains revitalization strategies, detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area, and a strategic implementation matrix, all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Plan Commission has approved the Downtown 2045 Plan by resolution, has certified it to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, and has provided it with a favorable recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has the authority to amend a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS, the Downtown 2045 Plan,which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its residents. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Common Council as follows: SECTION I: The Downtown 2045 Plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein,shall be and hereby is approved. SECTION II: The adoption of the Downtown 2045 Plan amends City Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,by providing further direction for the area of land within the boundaries of the Downtown 2045 Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. 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 2- A COMMUNITY-LED VISION 204545 PLAN March 2026 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / JULY 2025 ii Acknowledgments Prepared for: The City of South Bend James Mueller, Mayor of the City of South Bend Canneth Lee, City Council Member, 1st District Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, City Council Member, 2nd District Troy Warner, City Council Member, 4th District A special thanks to all the residents, businesses, and organizations that shared their thoughts and vision for the future of Downtown South Bend. Prepared by: Department of Community Investment Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment Tim Corcoran, Director of Planning & Community Resources Michael Divita, Assistant Director of Planning Angela Rose, Senior Planner Chris Dressel, Senior Planner Consultant Team Urban Design Associates Torti Gallas + Partners RCLCO Real Estate Consulting Walker Consultants Indiana Landmarks Tim Corcoran - Chief Planner iiiDOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Table of Contents Executive Summary 1 Creating a Vision for Downtown South Bend 2 Overview 7 What is a Plan? 8 History of Downtown South Bend 9 Downtown Today 12 Downtown Tomorrow 15 Planning Context 16 Engagement & Design Process 17 Vision Workshops 19 Development Principles 20 Design Week 21 February & March 2025 Open House 22 Analysis 23 Physical Form & Patterns 24 Market & Economic Analysis 27 Parking Analysis 29 The Vision 31 The Vision for Downtown 32 Vision Projects 34 The Heart of Downtown 35 Retail Core along Michigan Street 37 Jon Hunt Plaza 41 The Town Square 42 The Century Center & Jefferson 47 A Big Idea for the Future 49 Arts & Culture 59 Arts & Culture Assets 61 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 65 Tech & Talent District 67 Beacon Health 71 Health District 72 Sports & Entertainment District 73 Renaissance District 75 Neighborhoods 77 Downtown North Neighborhoods 79 Downtown Central 81 Riverfront West 83 Western Avenue Transformation 86 Public Realm 89 Gateways to Downtown 91 Riverfront & Gathering Spaces 92 Public Art 94 Lighting of Downtown Riverfront 95 Curbless & Shared Streets 96 Tree Canopy 97 Streetscapes for People 98 Multi-Modal Connectivity 100 Transit 102 Built Form & Design Standards 103 Retail Frontage 105 Residential Frontage 107 Residential Frontage • Apartment 108 Residential Frontage • Townhouse 109 Street Frontage with Grade Change 110 Significant Focal Points 111 Alley & Mid-block Connections 107 Screening & Locating Parking & Loading 113 Zoning & Building Types 115 Building Types 117 Historic Preservation 119 Preservation Principles for Downtown 121 Historic Properties 123 Implementation 133 Implementation Strategies 134 Downtown Tomorrow 135 Plan Implementation Matrix 136 Appendix 143 Historic Preservation 145 Under Separate Cover Market Analysis Report Parking Analysis Report January-March 2024 Community Engagement Summary Executive Summary Executive Summary 2DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Creating a Vision for Downtown South Bend FORT WAYNE BENTON HARBOR & ST. JOSEPH CHICAGO GARY MICHIGAN CITY SOUTH BEND Lake Michigan St. Joseph RiverHAMMOND EAST CHICAGO KALAMAZOO ELKHART WHY NOW? South Bend is at an exciting moment in its history. Over the coming years, public, private, and non-profit partners will invest over $1 billion in Downtown. With such a tremendous amount of investment in the City and the change that will result, it is appropriate to pause and ask essential questions about the future of Downtown and be strategic about the priorities and investments. HOW DID WE GET HERE? This plan results from a year-long public engagement effort by the City of South Bend to create a vision for Downtown 20 years from today. In addition to engaging with the community and stakeholders, the City and design team analyzed and recorded existing physical and market conditions to ensure that any proposed idea remained grounded in what is physically and economically viable. The plan also built on the foundation of the surrounding neighborhood plans, weaving in the neighborhood initiatives to create a fabric that would more easily connect to Downtown amenities. WHAT WILL THE PLAN DO? This plan will guide and shape downtown’s built environment and public realm. It outlines the needs and goals of Downtown, illustrates successful project implementation, and serves as a road map for future development and public initiatives. It is intended to be used by residents, developers and builders, public officials, community leaders, and city staff. This document is organized into six sections: Overview, Analysis, The Vision, Built Form and Design Standards, Historic Preservation, and Implementation. Downtown South Bend is the largest urban environment between Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo, and the metropolitan Chicago area. With strategic investments, it could reemerge as the destination for experiences that aren’t available in the suburbs and small towns of Northwest Indiana. DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA MARCH 2026Executive Summary 3 OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS The project team listened to the community and stakeholders to understand the needs and challenges of Downtown while also analyzing its physical form. Community engagement took place through a series of surveys, workshops, and open houses, from which thousands of comments were collected. The project team analyzed patterns through mapping and diagramming, a parking study, and a market analysis.. The engagement and analysis steps were conducted simultaneously, with the findings supporting one another. The community expressed a desire for increased activation, improved destinations, and better access to the riverfront. In parallel, the analyses identified the lack of connections between Downtown and the river and the fragmented nature of retail in the area. These themes and insights from the analysis and stakeholder engagement form the foundation for a 20-year vision for Downtown. THE VISION The vision for Downtown South Bend in 20 years is a regional destination where visitors can spend a day walking, eating, shopping, and enjoying cultural experiences. Four priorities will guide the transformation: •Reinvigorate the Heart of Downtown •Attract jobs and people to Downtown •Add housing diversity and infill neighborhoods within and around Downtown •Create a world-class connected riverfront open space system The vision plan outlines a series of projects divided into four sections: The Heart of Downtown, Innovation & Institutional Catalysts, Neighborhood Nodes, and Public Realm Enhancements. Each project includes a description and an illustration depicting the site’s potential in support of accomplishing the four priorities. The analysis drawing of existing parks and trails Downtown illustrates the lack of a connected open space network. Existing retail in Downtown is spread out and not concentrated in any one location. The Downtown of 2045 will function as a true center of the region, with new world-class destinations, neighborhoods, jobs, and unique cultural experiences. Executive Summary 4DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 VISION PROJECTS The projects included in the plan emerged from stakeholders, the community, and the City, building on current initiatives and identified opportunities. The goal is for each project to strategically build on existing assets and past successes and engage both public and private partners. The Heart of Downtown projects focus on reinvigorating Michigan Street and surrounding blocks, building on current initiatives, and responding to the community’s desire for a central gathering space with active uses connected to the riverfront. The Innovation & Institutional Catalysts projects focus on attracting jobs and people, building upon the efforts of Beacon Health System, the University of Notre Dame, the Renaissance District, and others to enhance employment opportunities Downtown. The Neighborhood Nodes category offers recommendations to expand housing close to jobs and support downtown retail. Finally, the Public Realm Enhancement projects build on the City’s efforts to create a safe, comfortable and connected downtown for people on foot, on bicycles, using public transit, or driving. The Heart of Downtown •Retail Core at Michigan Street •Jon Hunt Plaza •The Town Square •The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd Realignment •A Big Idea for the Future — Signature Riverfront Park Neighborhood Nodes •Riverfront West •Downtown North Neighborhoods •Downtown Central •Western Avenue Transformation Innovation & Institutional Catalysts •Tech & Talent Innovation District •Beacon Health District •Sports & Entertainment District •Renaissance District Public Realm Enhancements •Gateways to Downtown •Riverfront & Open Spaces •Streetscapes for People •Transit Chapin StLafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StMichigan StHill StNiles AveMLK Jr. BlvdFellows StLi n c o l n W a y Colfax Ave LaSalle Ave Marion St Lincol n W a y W e s t Portage AveWestern Ave Jefferson Blvd Monroe St South St Sample St South Bend AveLeeper Park Howard ParkTaylor StScott StWilliam St DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA MARCH 2026Executive Summary 5 DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES Nine principles emerged from the public engagement process. Every initiative and project should measure success against how well it accomplishes these principles. BUILT FORM & DESIGN STANDARDS Downtown districts present specific design challenges unique to the character of Downtown. The Built Form & Design standards offer guidance and best practices for these unique Downtown design challenges. They include standards and guidance for retail and residential frontage, screening for back-of-house functions, preservation of visual focal points, and improvements to mid-block connectivity. Create Vibrant Public Places Anchor Downtown with Jobs & People Grow & Support Local Businesses Expand Housing Options Create a Safe & Inclusive Place for Everyone Embrace Sustainable Practices Support & Leverage Arts & Culture Building Comfortable & Accessible Connections Activate the Riverfront Clear Zone Remain Clear for pedestrians Marketing Zone Movable & outdoor furniture for retail uses Landscape Zone Tree Pits, landscaping and public furniture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Clear Zone Remain Clear for pedestrians Terrace Zone Landscaping & Low walls to screen residential units Landscape Zone Tree Pits, landscaping or bioswales in this location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Executive Summary 6DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Historic preservation offers a chance to revitalize the heart of Downtown. Historic properties narrate the tale of South Bend’s growth, from its industrial beginnings to its changing urban landscape. Revitalizing these properties will enhance the cultural vibrancy and economic sustainability of Downtown. Successfully rehabilitating a historic building stimulates further investment in the surrounding area. Amidst renewed interest in urban living, historic architecture enhances walkable downtowns. This document highlights downtown’s historic buildings and provides recommendations for several at-risk properties. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES From the outset of the Downtown South Bend 2045 initiative, the City has prioritized implementability. This approach guided the selection criteria for interventions, the vetting and development of action steps, and the active involvement of partners from the beginning. The plan is grounded in market projections that reflect what is realistic and achievable within the 20-year timeframe. The implementation strategy outlined in this chapter details responsibilities and roles, partnerships, and specific timeframes for execution. Example Funding Stack for a Private Project Example Funding Stack for a Non-Profit Project State & Federal grants & bonds Leveraged Private Investment Philanthropic Funding for Gaps not covered by other sources Total Project Cost Example Funding Stack for a Public Project Local match and/or tax Conventional Bank Debt Owner/Developer Equity Public Incentives Philanthropic Grants Subordinated Debt Total Project Cost Non-Profit Capital Fundraising Campaigns Public Incentives Philanthropic Grants Total Project Cost The historic State Theater sits in an important location on Michigan Street. The restoration and reuse of this key building would help transform the 200 block of South Michigan Street. TODAY Established Program Will not change substantially 2045 Flexible Program Could have significant adjustment Overview Overview 8DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the desired long-term future for that area and a strategy to reach those goals. Developed through a public engagement process, a plan is a guide for: •Making decisions about what kind of development and services are appropriate, •How resources should be allocated, and •How issues residents, business and property owners, and others in the neighborhood are concerned about could be addressed. Created in the context of the needs and priorities of the larger region, a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and challenges unique to that specific area. Neighborhood plans seek to create a more livable urban place that is attractive, healthy, equitable, and sustainable for current and future generations. Once adopted, a neighborhood plan becomes official City policy as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. WHAT DOES A PLAN INCLUDE? Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be implemented over the next 20+ years within the following categories: •Public Facilities & Infrastructure: Improving streets, sidewalks, lighting, parks, bike paths, and essential utilities to create accessible and safe spaces. •Housing: Addressing housing stock, condition, diversity, and affordability to ensure options for all economic levels •Zoning & Land Use: Guiding development by specifying building types, design standards, density, and appropriate locations for residential, commercial, and mixed-use areas. •Other Matters: Incorporating community-specific needs, such as environmental sustainability, historic preservation, economic development, and public safety. What is a Plan? WHO IS A PLAN FOR? Neighborhood Residents can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the short, medium, and long terms. Developers, Builders, and Other Individuals will use the plan to help determine the type, scale, intensity, and location for new development. Public Officials and Community Leaders will use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on zoning and development issues. City Staff will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and as a guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. HOW IS A PLAN USED? A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future initiatives, and it serves as a starting point for more detailed planning and public engagement as individual projects are pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing needs of the community. The maps, diagrams, photographs, and other graphics presented within a neighborhood plan are for illustrative purples only. The images are not intended to represent the exact results expected from the implementation of the plan, but they provide a general representation of development principles, desired building types, land use, infrastructure, and other elements that the plan establishes. The specific scope, final form, and timing of neighborhood plan initiatives will depend on market demand, the interest of private organizations and individuals, available resources, and direction from further public engagement. DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Overview 9 OVERVIEW The story of Downtown South Bend is a history inextricably tied to the ups and downs of industrial development across the country. South Bend’s downtown, bounded to the east by the southwesternmost bend of the St. Joseph River, was the economic powerhouse of the region throughout the 19th century, but it experienced the same decline in the mid-20th century suffered by many Rust Belt cities. But the last few decades have seen major improvements, with a growing population and renewed interest in urban living. From a culture centered on the river and the railroad to the education, tech, and healthcare driven economy of today, Downtown South Bend has experienced an incredible amount of change throughout its history – a history that will continue to define the future story of Downtown. EARLY SETTLEMENTS & INDUSTRIES A River-Based Economy Geographically located at the southwesternmost bend of the St. Joseph River, this region was occupied for centuries by the Miami and Potawatomi tribes and used as a portage, or an overland route between waterways, between Lake Michigan and the Kankakee River which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River. French explorers and fur traders were the first European settlers of South Bend, building cabins and trading posts along known trails and routes, including Michigan Road, Indiana’s first “super highway.” Two of the first fur trader settlers, Alexis Coquillard and Lathrop M. Taylor, plotted the town of South Bend, home to approximately 128 inhabitants in 1831. Within the next two decades, businesses and industries began to spring up in Downtown South Bend, particularly around the two man-made canals, the East Race and West Race. The waterpower was necessary for production before the development of electric power. History of Downtown South Bend Institutions & Education In 1842, Father Edward Sorin accepted 524 acres of land just to the north of Downtown South Bend with the intent to found a Catholic college amongst the small local population, which was majority Protestant. Sorin was successful, receiving the official college charter in 1844 for the University of Notre Dame du Lac. Buildings began to spring up to form a campus within the century. The economic influence and renown of Notre Dame continues to shape the City of South Bend today by attracting young talent and respected faculty to the region. Railroad Connections & Industrialization The first steam locomotive entered South Bend in 1851, shifting commerce from the river to the railroad. This shift spurred the establishment of some of South Bend’s most famous industrial titans, including Henry Studebaker’s first wagon shop in 1852, the Singer Sewing Company in the 1860s, and the Oliver Chilled Plow Company in the 1870s. With a booming local economy rooted in production, South Bend experienced a huge influx of Polish, Hungarian, Irish, German, Italian, and Swedish immigrants looking for steady, well-paid work in factories in the latter half of the century. South Bend was incorporated as a city in 1865, and the industrial economy flourished following the end of the American Civil War. Downtowns were thriving economic hubs at this time, with factories mostly occupying riverfronts and small commercial storefronts lining busy, gridded streets filled with vendors, early automobiles, horses, streetcars, and people. With a population of more than 30,000 in 1880, South Bend boasted a local newspaper, an opera house, a large city park (Howard Park), hotels (including the original Oliver Hotel at Main & Washington Street and the Grand View Hotel where the Century Center stands today), a public library, courthouse, and more. Map of South Bend, 1866 1922 Pamphlet Overview 10DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Historic photos of Downtown South Bend, circa 1920s Downtown South Bend continued to thrive well into the early part of the 20th century. By 1900, the population of South Bend reached 35,999. Other industrial giants including Bendix Corporation later, following mergers South Bend Toy Company, South Bend Watch Company, O’Brien Paint Corp, and many more made South Bend their home. South Bend was also connected to Chicago by the South Shore interurban established in 1925 and regional electric rail transportation. A track elevation program was completed in 1929, creating bridges over Michigan, Bronson, Main, Lafayette, Prairie, Scott, and Chapin Streets for the New York Central railroad tracks to reach South Bend’s Union Station which also opened that year. DEINDUSTRIALIZATION & DECLINE Post-War Downturn By 1950, more than half of all employment in South Bend was in the manufacturing sector. But this prosperity did not last. The post-WWII decline in manufacturing as well as the US Federal Reserve’s economic restructuring lowered the cost of imported manufactured goods, decimating industrial- and manufacturing-based economies across the country. As factories closed, residents abandoned the Downtown – South Bend’s population began to decline dramatically after peaking at 132,445 in 1960. The suburbs began to expand and many downtown buildings fell into disrepair. Urban Renewal The 1960s and 1970s saw a trend in urban renewal across the country. In 1970, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission was formed and called for removal of blighted areas and buildings. Many of the building demolitions were carried out throughout Downtown South Bend, including the 100 block of North Michigan Street that became known as “The Hole” because it sat empty for almost a decade. First Source Center opened on this site in 1980. The Century Center was conceptualized as a convention center, sited between Downtown and the river, where the Oliver Chilled Plow Company once stood. Internationally- recognized architect Philip Johnson was commissioned to design the facility, which opened in 1977 and is an example of late-postmodernist architecture. Paired with the First Source Center and Century Center redevelopments was a street realignment project. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (then St. Joseph Street) was constructed as a bypass of Michigan Street, from LaSalle Avenue to Monroe Street. This bypass was intended to help Michigan Street become a pedestrian mall lined with retail shops. Although a trendy concept at the time, this traffic shift allowed vehicles to easily pass through the downtown without any incentive to stop, walk, and shop. Many retailers on Michigan Street closed in the following decades. DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Overview 11 REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN Bringing People Back A variety of revitalization strategies have been implemented in Downtown South Bend in the last few decades. In 1986, Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium, now Four Winds Field, was constructed to host a minor league affiliate team of the Chicago White Sox. In 2008, the 140-acre former site of the Studebaker manufacturing complex just south of Downtown was proposed as a technology park called Ignition Park. Paired with Innovation Park, built in 2009 at the University of Notre Dame campus, Ignition Park is intended to cluster “high- potential technologies and ventures” and attract technology start-ups and workers. The largest employer in South Bend is Beacon Health System, which employs over 7,000 workers in the City and is headquartered in Downtown South Bend at Memorial Hospital. Healthcare systems often generate huge economic benefits and help attract healthcare professionals to the region. In 2013 the Smart Street Initiative, a Complete Streets plan to make the City safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, was created by the City. Many of the one-way streets that were established in the era of urban renewal were converted into two-way streets, including Main Street and Michigan Street. In the 2010’s, the City’s population began growing steadily again. Moving Forward Today, Downtown South Bend continues to grow, with thriving institutions, beautiful parks, beloved restaurants and retailers, historic architecture, and remarkable riverfront views. A renewed interest in urban living sets the context for this plan, charting the way forward to a future that builds on the rich, illustrious history of Downtown South Bend. Downtown South Bend Today Overview 12DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Hey, Downtown....are you surviving or thriving? During the early visioning workshops and survey, residents described Downtown South Bend’s unique character as “friendly and welcoming”, “big enough but small enough”, and a place for “rust belt innovators”. While Downtown is surviving, most people quickly identified that it is not thriving. Many places Downtown feel disconnected and less walkable due to a lack of density, retail, housing and an overabundance of surface parking lots. Residents and visitors see the potential of the St. Joseph River, but realize that Downtown South Bend isn’t making the most of the opportunity to connect to and experience the river. Downtown Today Downtown South Bend’s riverfront is one of its most valuable assetsLocation of Downtown South Bend within the broader City and region University of Notre Dame South Bend International Airport HWY 20 I-90 Grape RdHWY 31 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Overview 13 Michigan Street offers some pedestrian amenities and streetscape, but not continuously Many areas of Downtown do not have active uses or feel welcoming to pedestrians The riverfront trail south of the Jefferson Street bridge lacks activated frontage While many buildings have been lost, Downtown still has historic building assets These dedicated bicycle and walking paths make Downtown more attractive to a range of modes The island sits at in a prime location in the river, but it is challenging to get to and feels isolated and disconnected While adjacent neighborhoods offer single-family houses, there is little housing in Downtown Overview 14DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Downtown riverfront trail is currently fragmented, with several sections along the West Bank closed for necessary maintenance East Race Vacant and poorly maintained lots downtown can make walking between destinations feel uncomfortable Studebaker Building is a historic landmark Downtown that could see new life with the Renaissance District Many of the storefronts along the 200 block of Michigan Street are in disrepair, have opaque glazing, and storefronts in need of active tenants The Gridiron is a key location in Downtown, but with the inactive former College Football Hall of Fame, adjacent parking and challenged grade, lacks the draw of a town square Four Winds Field is a destination that brings visitors Downtown Beacon Health brings people and workers Downtown DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Overview 15 Downtown Tomorrow The Vision for Downtown South Bend is a River City with “something surprising and wonderful around every corner.” South Bend residents and partner organizations yearn for a vibrant, green downtown with riverfront restaurants, parks, and walkable trails. Residents dream about new housing, spaces for small businesses, new art and music experiences, and more third places that invite people to stay. Over the coming 20 years, Downtown must focus on adding activities and amenities that appeal to children and families, which will in turn attract all ages and abilities. The Downtown of tomorrow will build on the history and culture of South Bend and offer an experience that isn’t available elsewhere in the region. Overview 16DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Creating a unified vision plan for Downtown Downtown is surrounded by neighborhoods that have undergone extensive community engagement and planning processes led by the City of South Bend’s Planning and Community Resources team. Each neighborhood touches Downtown, and their plans include thoughts and ideas on improvements to the perimeter of Downtown. While there are many great ideas, none of the plans have taken a coordinated approach to considering the entirety of the Downtown. In addition, there has not been a coordinated vision for Downtown since the 1960s urban renewal plan created under Mayor Lloyd Allen. This Vision Plan took into consideration the foundational work done in the surrounding neighborhood plans and then asked the community and stakeholders to focus their ideas and input on a vision that centers on the heart of the City. Planning Context Neighborhood Adjacencies to Downtown Boundary Near Northwest Side Neighborhood Plan Lincoln Park Neighborhood Plan Howard Park East Bank Neighborhood Plan Northeast Neighborhood Plan Near West Side Neighborhood Plan Monroe Park Edgewater Neighborhood Plan DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Overview 17 The best way to create a successful, implementable vision for Downtown is to listen to the community and let their priorities shape the plan. The City of South Bend developed this plan through a process that engaged residents, businesses, institutions, government agencies, and other neighborhood stakeholders. The planning process included online surveys, key stakeholder interviews, and workshops that gathered critical information about the Downtown South Bend planning area’s existing conditions, needs, and opportunities. This engagement provided the basis for this plan. Engagement & Design Process Hundreds of ideas were generated through the Visioning Workshops in early 2024Casey Steinbacher speaks to a packed auditorium about Durham’s transformation January 2024 February - March 2024 Casey Steinbacher The City of South Bend, in partnership with DTSB, invited the public to attend kick-off events for the Downtown South Bend 2045 Plan process. On February 20 at 6pm at the Leighton Auditorium in the St. Joseph County Public Library’s Community Learning Center, guest speaker Casey Steinbacher presented “Hey Downtown... Are You Surviving or Thriving?” Steinbacher, Founder of Finding Next, is a national expert in urban innovation strategies and told the story of Durham, North Carolina’s place- based Downtown revival. A question-and-answer period followed the presentation. Stakeholder Meetings The City’s planning staff conducted 23 virtual and in-person meetings with neighborhood stakeholders. Stakeholders included neighborhood associations, community and nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions, and businesses, City departments, and City Council representatives. These conversations began to outline general themes and potential focus areas for the Downtown plan. Online Engagement The Downtown South Bend 2045 survey was available online and on the City’s online engagement platform: Together South Bend. This survey was available February through May and would be used to inform the design process during Design Week. Over 170 surveys were submitted and more than 2,400 ideas were generated. Visioning Workshops On February 22 and March 5, the City of South Bend offered visioning workshops, formal presentations and open house periods. Workshop exercises asked a series of questions to help guide constructive dialogue among residents about Downtown’s future. Following are some of the major themes that emerged as result of that dialogue. Overview 18DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Community members were invited to take part in Design Week to review preliminary design concepts and offer their ideas. Design Week included a series of open houses and presentations open to the public. The week began with an overview Overview of the week’s activities, review of input received during the February/March visioning workshops and through the online survey, opportunity to comment on key themes that will help form the downtown plan. An open House followed to allow for comment on preliminary designs and offer direction. The week concluded with a presentation of the work completed during the week as well as a look at next steps moving forward. Over 250 people participated in Design Week. During Fall 2024, the City and consultant team refined the ideas from Design Week, incorporating the public’s input. Additional illustrations and drawings helped to further explain the visions and ideas. After a draft plan document was created, the City hosted a series of public open houses and invited the public and stakeholders to share their thoughts about the final vision. Feedback from the open houses led to more detailed discussions, clarifications and additional content to strengthen and align the plan with broader stakeholder and regional objectives. Following public hearings, the Plan Commission and Common Council will consider the Downtown Plan as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. This Plan now serves as the City’s official policy for the area. AdoptionDesign Week Draft Plan Open House & Plan Review June Fall 2024 Spring - Fall 2025 March 2026 Design Week culminated with a presentation of the ideas explored during the weekA mid-week Open House allowed participants to give input while ideas were in-progressResidents helped make decisions about the location and type of retail in Downtown DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Overview 19 On February 21th and March 5th, the City of South Bend offered a visioning workshop with formal presentations and an open house. Workshop exercises presented a series of questions to help guide constructive dialogue among residents about downtown’s future. Following are some of the major themes that emerged as result of that presented sessions. Vision Workshops Characteristics of Your Favorite Cities or Towns Describe Downtown’s Unique Vibe What Would Make Downtown Successful Amenities Needed in Downtown Activated river Lively commercial and retail areas Connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists Green open spaces and plazas Art and cultural elements Quality architecture and historic buildings A lot of people Sports Town Artists and Entrepreneurs Green City Friendly - Welcoming City Non-Traditional Innovator Foodie City River City Crossroads of Collisions for Entrepreneurs Big Enough, Small Enough Rust Belt Innovators University City Open Spaces and Parks Connectivity Business Livability Green Principles Activated Riverfront Entertainment Built Environment More Public Art! Train Station Downtown More Residents (+10,000) Downtown Farmers Market Downtown Formal Green Gathering Space Connected and Activated Alleyways Things for Children and Youth Downtown (Activities and Places) Night Life / More “Third” Places “Something WONDERFUL Around Every Corner” Trees, Green Spaces, Green Infrastructure New (Affordable) Housing Renovate Existing Historic Buildings and Get Small Businesses in Them Use River as an Asset: Restaurants, Parks, and Walkable Trails 151 Workshop Participants 1,250+ Ideas Generated Overview 20DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 These key priorities emerged from the community input and feedback. After compiling all the feedback provided by community members during the Visioning Workshop and the online survey, nine common themes emerged, which were formed into development principles. These Principles guided the work of the Master Plan, acting as the criteria that interventions must meet to advance the future of Downtown. Development Principles Create Vibrant Public Places Anchor Downtown with Jobs & People Grow & Support Local Businesses Expand Housing Options Create a Safe & Inclusive Place for Everyone Embrace Sustainable Practices Building Comfortable & Accessible Connections Activate the Riverfront Support & Leverage Arts & Culture DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Overview 21 Design Week At the end of design week there was overwhelming support for many of the ideas presented as indicated by the green dots • Provide opportunities for riverfront dining • Design a gathering space at the riverfront • Improve the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along the river – wider, connected, more amenities • Keep the riverfront feeling natural and green • Improve the lighting and feeling of safety • Build in more shade • Connect closer to the water • Bring residences closer to the riverfront • Don’t block views of the river • Ensure affordability for all residents • Incorporate green, private spaces for housing • Build urban housing with ground-floor retail and amenity spaces • Consider active-adult neighborhoods, with single- floor living for aging populations • Refurbish vacant buildings for housing • Preserve historic character where possible • Don’t block the views of the river • Build more, better green spaces around downtown in a connected network • Build a public outdoor venue/gathering space for socializing, events, flexible use • Pedestrianize streets • Incorporate public art, murals, lighting, beautiful landscaping, into public places • Preserve greenery & build in more shade • Provide public space for use during the winter • Include a dog park Recap Presentation Midweek Pinup Final Presentation 76 participants 131 participants Held in the first week of June, Design Week provided another opportunity for the community to weigh in on the direction of the Vision plan. The three top priorities that emerged from the workshop were to Activate the Riverfront, Expand Housing Options and Create a Vibrant Public Places for Everyone. Highlights from the community comments are below: 73 participants EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS CREATE VIBRANT PUBLIC PLACESACTIVATE THE RIVERFRONT Overview 22DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 February & March 2025 Open Houses The City held presentations and open houses in February and March 2025 to give the public a final chance to contribute to the development of the Vision plan. Feedback from these meetings then informed the four themes of the plan: Public Realm Improvements, The Heart of Downtown, Neighborhood Nodes, and Innovation & Institutional Catalysts. Community input was essential in shaping the Downtown South Bend 2045 plan, influencing every stage from the initial meeting to the final round of engagement. Town Square • Create a public Town Square • Incorporate new destinations and museums that could focus on South Bend history, such as the South Bend Blue Sox and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi • Offer free experiences in public spaces Michigan Street • Develop continuous stretches of retail Hunt Plaza/Morris Theater • Provide dedicated spaces and electrical hookups for food trucks along former Michigan Street alignment. • Connect Morris Theater and Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza to Colfax Avenue Riverfront Park • Eliminate the dam • Increase the focus on the riverfront • Connect to other riverfront parks, including Leeper Park, Seitz Park, and Howard Park Century Center • Renovate the building, but don’t alter it • Don’t relocate the South Bend Museum of Art • Relocate the South Bend Museum of Art to another existing or purpose built building THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN • Extend the South Shore into downtown South Bend • Attract more arts uses to the Renaissance District INNOVATION & INSTITUTIONAL CATALYSTS • Make Downtown feel safe and comfortable for all • Support people experiencing homelessness • Encourage changes to landlord leasing periods • Use environmentally-friendly materials and practices • Connect with all colleges and universities • Engage the Westside community • Ensure parking is convenient for residents, employees and visitors MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS • Maintain and repair existing streets when possible, rather than rebuilding streets • Improve the East Race area • Provide cold-weather building connections, such as skyways and tunnels • Improve wayfinding for cyclists and motorcyclists • Use materials with distinct colors and designs for spaces that are intended for pedestrians • Design buildings with large windows to connect the outdoors to activities on the ground floor and possibly explore reflective glass near the river • Enhance street lighting and incorporate vibrant colors to brighten Downtown at night PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS General Housing Comments • Develop affordable housing and mixed-use across from the former Hall of Fame • Provide more low-income housing • Do not upzone residential neighborhoods • Provide a range of new housing options (affordable housing, high-density housing, etc.) Downtown/River West Neighborhoods • Redevelop the Karl King tower • Integrate the housing along the riverfront into Downtown NEIGHBORHOOD NODES DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Analysis 23 Analysis Analysis 24DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The physical form of South Bend has changed dramatically in its 160-year history. South Bend has undergone periods of dramatic growth, periods of urban renewal, and more recently periods of infill. Period-specific planning ideologies through the decades have left their mark on Downtown’s urban form. Mid-century, monolithic and single-use projects consolidates multiple city blocks at a time, while street-facing buildings were demolished. Many of these vacant lots were converted into surface parking or remain as vacant lots. These gaps were identified by residents as a hindrance to walkability in Downtown, but also as opportunities for future infill and growth. Physical Form & Patterns 1917 Building Footprints Early in the 20th century, Downtown South Bend had a legible and clear street and block network. The center was clear, with continuous mixed-use and retail frontage along Michigan Street. Buildings ranged in scale from residential neighborhoods at the periphery, to the heart of Downtown with more commercial building types. 2023 Building Footprints Urban Renewal in the 1960s and 1970s eroded the building pattern Downtown. Buildings were demolished, large interventions such as the First Source Center and Century Center were built, and streets were removed, rerouted, and converted to one-ways. DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Analysis 25 Existing Residential Uses Downtown today has a limited number of housing units, which results in fewer people activating streets, shops, and restaurants around the clock and throughout the week. Existing housing tends to be multi-family, but there are pockets of single-family houses that exist within the Downtown boundary. The River Bend Historic District, founded in 1992, exemplifies architecture from just after World War I. Attracting more housing and more diverse options is an essential step in bolstering the economic vitality of downtown. Existing Parking A large portion of the land area in Downtown is occupied by surface parking lots and garages. These parking resources represent a surplus of parking, which can be allocated as incentive for future housing and commercial development. Surface parking lots offer opportunities for infill development. Existing Open Space and Trails Recent City investments have greatly enhanced the quality of parks and the connectivity to and through Downtown from the neighborhoods. Dedicated pedestrians and bicycle paths make walking and biking comfortable and welcoming and reduce the need for vehicle parking. Howard Park and Seitz Park are world-class urban parks that have activated the east side of the river. However, gaps still exist in the open space and trail network along the river, adjacent to Downtown. Analysis 26DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Retail locations, in red, show the lack of two-sided retail within South Bend’s Downtown in the Downtown boundary of South Bend Retail locations, in Downtown Durham, North Carolina show clusters of two-sided retail in the Downtown boundary of Durham, North Carolina Retail Concentration The existing retail in South Bend is dispersed, and there is only a single, half-block two-sided of retail in all of Downtown. Two-sided retail streets are positive feedback loops creating active retail districts. Downtown Durham, NC. is a good example of a city with many two-sided retail conditions. 5 m i n u t e w a l k 5 minute w a l k DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Analysis 27 Market & Economic Analysis There is strong demand for growth on multiple fronts in Downtown South Bend. Downtown South Bend stands at a critical turning point, with strong demand for mixed-use environments that cater to diverse audiences. However, the existing built environment faces challenges in fully meeting this demand in its current form. As a result, the City of South Bend has a rare opportunity to activate interest in the downtown market and shape its future growth. The area already benefits from key differentiators that drive visitation and activity. Downtown South Bend serves as a hub for entertainment, arts, and culture, with venues like Four Winds Field and Morris Performing Arts Center drawing steady foot traffic that supports retail spending. Additionally, the presence of parks and public spaces enhances the appeal of the area. Downtown South Bend is also home to major employers, including Beacon Health, that contribute to a stable employment base. The challenge now is integrating these assets into a cohesive, compelling experience that attracts residents, employees, and visitors from across the region and beyond. Several obstacles hinder this goal. Downtown South Bend lacks sufficient housing variety to sustain activity throughout the day. Retail spaces are misaligned with demand in terms of size and affordability, resulting in vacant storefronts even in prime locations. Moreover, entertainment, arts, and culture anchors attract visitors, but there is no seamless connection between experiences; for instance, families attending baseball games have limited nearby options to extend their outings. The Challenge Integrating South Bend’s assets into a cohesive, compelling experience that attracts residents, employees, and visitors from across the region and beyond Four Winds Field drives visitation to downtown Baseline demand shows support for rental and for- sale housing, institutional office, limited-service hotel, neighborhood-serving retail, including a grocery store Analysis 28DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Progress is already underway, with Downtown South Bend poised to see an uptick in new housing development in the coming years. As part of a market analysis looking at the future growth trajectory of Downtown South Bend, RCLCO thus determined a favorable outlook of “baseline” demand, defined as the demand the area is likely to see if it continues on its current trajectory. In this outlook, Downtown South Bend is likely to see support for new real estate in a variety of segments, including rental housing, institutional office space, limited-service hotel, and neighborhood-serving retail, including a grocery store. However, with strategic improvements and targeted investments, the City of South Bend has the potential to unlock even greater opportunities. In the same market analysis, RCLCO also developed a forecast of “upside” demand, which reflects the additional gains that could be realized in Downtown South Bend through thoughtful planning, enhanced connectivity, and curated development efforts. In this scenario, there is likely to be even greater support for new development, especially for commercial uses that would benefit from greater visitation and foot traffic across the urban core. The analysis highlights the potential benefits that can be realized through improvements to the downtown built environment. Through these improvements, Downtown South Bend can bridge the gap between its current assets and future potential, ensuring the area becomes a vibrant, cohesive destination for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Market & Economic Analysis Baseline Scenario Opportunities Downtown South Bend is likely to see if it continues on its current trajectory Upside Scenario Opportunities Downtown South Bend is likely to see through improved planning, increased connectivity, and strategic public investment Baseline Scenario Upside Scenario Rental Apartments 2,450 Units For-Sale Townhomes 400 Units “Missing Middle” Stacked Flats 40 Units High-End Condominiums 70 Units Grocery 45,000 SF Restaurant 22,000 SF Entertainment & Fitness 8,000 SF Services 9,000 SF Hard & Soft Goods 1,000 SF Limited-Service Hotel 400 Keys Full-Service Hotel Corporate Office 195,000 SF Institutional / Medical Office 2,450 Units 400 Units 40 Units 70 Units 45,000 SF 22,000 SF 8,000 SF 9,000 SF 1,000 SF 195,000 SF 195,000 SF 400 Keys 400 Keys 2,960 Units 470 Units 160 Units 90 Units 48,000 SF 45,000 SF 18,000 SF 14,000 SF 7,000 SF 503,000 SF 503,000 SF 670 Keys 670 Keys STRONG MODERATE / STRONG MODERATE MODERATE / WEAK WEAK DEMAND FOR NEW PRODUCT BY 2045 Market Opportunity DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Analysis 29 Parking Analysis Downtown South Bend has an untapped resource in its available parking. •At the peak at 10 a.m., downtown parking is only 46% occupied on average. •Downtown has an asset of unused parking that can help drive development. •Current city parking resources are well located to support future developments and activity downtown. •Existing structured parking is clearly marked from the exterior, but improvements need to be made on the interior for ease of parking. •Small adjustments to parking systems downtown can help to utilize the existing resources more efficiently. PARKING OVERVIEW Overall, 15,048 spaces, including public, private, and on-street spaces, were inventoried in Downtown South Bend. Weekday parking occupancy was observed with an overall peak occupancy of 44 percent at 10:00 a.m., gradually dropping throughout the day into the early evening observation period. The City is the primary provider of public parking, with 14% of the parking supply classified on-street, 19% public off-street, and 67% as private parking or parking reserved for a particular business and not public parking. Overall, parking provided by the City is user-friendly and readily available with many free or low-cost offerings. At peak demand at 10 a.m. on a weekday much of the parking Downtown is available (shown in green). City owned parking decks are located at the blue stars which are in good proximity to activity and services downtown. Green rings illustrate ideal walking distances for services and visitors, yellow rings illustrate good walking distances and are more acceptable for employees.FUTURE CONDITIONS Several future developments were considered for their impact on the parking system. The potential plans add structured parking, eliminate existing surface parking, and take advantage of underutilized parking. As planned, downtown parking will remain adequate as these developments come to fruition. Analysis 30DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026The Vision 31 The Vision The Vision 32DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Vision for Downtown Let’s make Downtown South Bend a delightfully “wanderable” place — somewhere visitors can spend a day walking, eating, shopping, and enjoying cultural experiences. The vision for the next 20 years recognizes that people value experiences — they are voting with their feet and dollars. Downtown South Bend is the largest urban environment between Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo, and the metropolitan Chicago area. With strategic investments, it could reemerge as the destination for experiences that aren’t available in the suburbs and small towns of Northern Indiana. Achieving this long-term vision for Downtown will require catalytic investments and cross-sector cooperation. The vision will be executed by focusing on four priorities: reinvigorating the core, attracting jobs and people, adding housing diversity, and creating a world-class riverfront open space system. FORT WAYNE BENTON HARBOR & ST. JOSEPH CHICAGO GARY MICHIGAN CITY SOUTH BEND HAMMOND EAST CHICAGO KALAMAZOO ELKHART 1. Reinvigorate the heart of Downtown 2. Attract jobs & people to Downtown 3. Add housing diversity and infill neighborhoods within and around Downtown 4. Create a world-class connected riverfront open space system DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026The Vision 33 The Vision for Downtown The Big Picture The Downtown South Bend of 2045 will function as the true center of the region, with new world-class destinations, neighborhoods, jobs, and unique cultural experiences. The Vision 34DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Vision Projects The four priorities for Downtown will be accomplished through a series of projects that will attract more people to live, work, dine and shop in Downtown. Each project strategically builds on existing assets, past successes, and engages public and private partners poised to implement. For example, the creation of a signature urban waterfront continues the City’s legacy of world-class riverfront parks, which has already begun with Howard Park and Seitz Park. The projects are identified on the map to the right and described in more detail on subsequent pages. The Heart of Downtown •Retail Core at Michigan Street •Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza •The Town Square •The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd Realignment •A Big Idea for the Future — Signature Riverfront Park Neighborhood Nodes •Downtown North Neighborhoods •Downtown Central •Riverfront West •Western Avenue Transformation Innovation & Institutional Catalysts •Tech & Talent Innovation District •Beacon Health District •Sports & Entertainment District •Renaissance District Public Realm Enhancements •Gateways to Downtown •Riverfront & Open Spaces •Streetscapes for People •Transit 4B D2 D2 B4 B2 B3 B1 A1 A3 A4 D3C3 C4 C1 D1 D4 C2 A2 Chapin StLafayette BlvdLafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StSt. Joseph StMichigan StHill StNiles AveMichigan StFellows StMain StMLK Jr. BlvdColfax Ave Colfax Ave LaSalle Ave LaSalle Ave Marion St Navarre St Madison St Linc o l n W a y W e s t P o r t a g e A v e L i n c o l n W a y Washington St Western Ave Sample St Wayne St Jefferson Blvd Monroe St Bronson St South St South Bend AveLeeper Park Howard ParkS Taylor StScott StS William StD1 A1 A2 A3 C1 C2 C3 C4 B1 B2 B3 B4 D2 D3 D4 A4 The Heart of Downtown The Heart of Downtown 36DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown Reinvigorating the Heart of Downtown will require concentrating retail on Michigan Street and around the Square, restoring landmark buildings, and creating a connected open space experience around the St. Joseph River The historic main street of South Bend, Michigan Street, and the adjacent blocks, form the retail and cultural heart of Downtown. Anchored by the Morris Performing Arts Center in the north and the St. Joe County Public Library to the south, Michigan Street is home to restaurants, hotels, entertainment, destinations, and iconic historic buildings like the State Theater. Gridiron Plaza in front of the former College Football Hall of Fame acts as South Bend’s de facto town square, serving as the home for festivals and gatherings. The plans on the following pages illustrate visions for the Downtown core that build on these beloved places to activate the riverfront, enhance the public spaces, and grow local businesses. Projects in the Heart of Downtown: • Retail Core along Michigan Street • Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza • The Town Square • The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd Realignment A Big Idea for the Future — Signature Riverfront Park St Joseph RiverWashington St Wayne St Colfax Ave Dr. M L K J r . B l v d Michigan StJefferson Blvd Great Downtowns have places that feel like a public living room – where residents and visitors can work, live, play, relax, entertain, and more. The Town Square The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd Retail Core at Michigan Street Jon Hunt Plaza Signature Riverfront Park The Heart of Downtown 37 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Since its earliest days, Michigan Street has been Downtown South Bend’s historic main retail street, anchored by retailers and storefronts, particularly between Lasalle Avenue and Western Avenue. Adding St. Joseph Street (now Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard) in the 1960s allowed traffic to bypass Michigan Street. Urban Renewal also led to the demolition of key pieces of the urban fabric, leading to discontinuous retail frontage. Much of the historic building stock has already been demolished, and many of the remaining buildings need repair. Some of the newer buildings on Michigan Street have storefronts with tinted windows, repetitive design, and a lack of engaging signage and building elements. The streetscaping along Michigan Street is inconsistent. In some areas, such as the 100 block, the streetscape has been upgraded with street trees, pedestrian-scaled streetlights, and street furniture. However, there are locations and times when the space for pedestrians is constrained, such as when restaurants locate outdoor dining patios within the right-of-way. Improving the overall experience of a walkable retail environment on Michigan Street is a critical step to making Downtown South Bend a destination for dining, entertainment, and culture. Attracting pedestrians — and getting people out of their cars to walk and wander around Downtown — will help grow and support local businesses, create vibrant public places, and create a safe, inclusive environment for all. Study Area: Retail Core at Michigan Street Outdoor seating and landscaping shouldn’t compromise sidewalk accessibility Both newer and historic buildings line Michigan Street, providing plenty of opportunity to insert both small tweaks and big ideas to create a vibrant, lively retail environment When storefronts lack signage, landscaping, benches, or even the ability to see inside of a shop, pedestrians could easily pass by without noticing – that’s why it’s important to create reasons for people to wander, linger, and stop in The Heart of Downtown • Retail Core along Michigan Street Wayne St Michigan StHelman Ct Jefferson Blvd Studebaker Plaza PEGGS Bruno’s Pizza Dainty Maid Food Hall & Event Space St. Joseph County Public Library CJ’s Pub I SB Sign South Bend Chocolate Cafe Chicory Cafe 2. City Center Place 1. Sidewalk & Storefront Improvements 3. State Theater The Heart of Downtown 38DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 1. SIDEWALK & STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENTS Improvements to storefronts could include: •Improved signage for businesses that is colorful, clear, and engaging for pedestrians (including identity wall signs, canopy signs, awning signs, and projecting blade signs). •Diversity in storefront design, awnings, and shade devices. •Transparent windows with active uses on the interior. •Outdoor dining, benches, and planters to activate the space immediately outside of storefronts. Improvements to the pedestrian zone could include: •Moving street trees and plantings into curb bump-outs to prevent obstructions within the walking path. Potential improvements may include additional signage, added diversity in storefront/awning design, open outdoor dining, transparent windows, and tree wells in curb bump-outs to clear the walking areas on sidewalks How To: Grow & Support Local Businesses •Storefront activation grants •Grants to incentivize businesses to work together •Small three-season spaces for local businesses and shops •Breaking retail spaces up into smaller spaces that match what business owners need •Power and infrastructure in public spaces to support events •Public art, placemaking, and activation The Heart of Downtown • Retail Core along Michigan Street Tomorrow Today The Heart of Downtown 39 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 2. CENTER CITY PLACE BUILDING & FACADE IMPROVEMENTS The Center City Place Building was originally built in the 1890s as the Grand Leader. The original facade was made of limestone, with large windows. In the 1960s, the building was renovated as a women’s clothing store. The original facade was covered by a metal panel facade, obscuring the upper floor windows and creating a concrete canopy at the street. Indiana Landmarks analyzed the structure and determined that it is possible to remove the exterior metal facade to reveal and restore the original facade. The Center City Place Building was recently purchased with the intent to create more active uses on this key block of Michigan Street, such as retail, restaurants, and a boutique hotel. This restored Center City Place facade would: •Expose multiple levels of windows and uses that front Michigan Street. •Create active ground floor retail that engages pedestrians with larger storefronts and updated signage. Potential improvements may include a restoration of the original facade beneath the existing facade, improved signage, transparent ground floor storefronts, an awning at the hotel entry, and additional signage The original building facade can be seen on the right side of this historic photo The Heart of Downtown • Retail Core along Michigan Street Tomorrow Today The Heart of Downtown 40DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 3. STATE THEATER The Blackstone Theater opened in South in 1921 as a venue for silent motion pictures and vaudeville shows. Designed by Henry L. Newhouse, the building has a Neoclassical exterior and a Beaux-Arts interior. Reopened in 1929 as the State Theater, it has been home to a range of uses — burlesque shows, graduations, telecasts, beauty pageants, second-run movies, live music events, dance clubs, and a brief reuse as a performing arts and cultural center. Renovation costs and complexity present a challenge to reusing the space. However, the State Theater is one of the most significant historic buildings Downtown. A public-private partnership will be needed with adequate incentives to gain site control, stabilize, and eventually renovate the building. Through the Downtown South Bend Master Plan process, citizens suggested potential future uses for the building: an art, music, and event venue, or reuse as a comedy or dance club. Potential improvements may include a restoration of the facade, additional lighting and signage, added street furniture, and improved sidewalk plantings This postcard from the 1960s shows a bright, illuminated State Theater amongst a lively Michigan Street – bringing back the energy of this historic destination could help activate nearby restaurants and storefronts before or after performances and events The Heart of Downtown • Retail Core along Michigan Street Tomorrow Today The Heart of Downtown 41 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown • Jon Hunt Plaza A CULTURAL GATEWAY AS THE FRONT DOOR TO DOWNTOWN Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza serves as a gateway into Downtown. It is one of the few places Downtown that offers views of the river. The Morris Performing Arts Center anchors the northern end of Michigan Street, and the plaza acts as a forecourt to the theater, providing space for people to gather before and after cultural events. A new 20,000 square foot expansion of the Morris will improve the use and functionality of the space, adding event space, restrooms, circulation, and pre-function space. There are a number of challenges with the current design of the plaza that prevent it from being a truly successful public space. With a few minor interventions, the park could better activate Downtown. Potential improvements include: •Closing Michigan Street between Lasalle and Colfax Avenues. •Raising the grade and adding a stair at the corner of Colfax Ave. and Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard to create a grade- separated green that is safer for families, more usable, and has views of the river. •Add a small restaurant pavilion to along Colfax Avenue to activate the plaza on a regular basis. •Selectively clear some of the plant and tree growth along Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard to create views of the river. •Create a clear visual access from the new Jon Hunt stair to the updated river access to the southeast corner of the plaza. An expansion of the Morris Performing Arts Center Close Michigan St. between Lasalle Ave. and Colfax Ave. Addition of restaurant pavilion along Colfax Ave. to activate the plaza on a regular basis Selectively clear some of the plant and tree growth along Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. to create views of the river Level the lawn area to make space more usable, safer, and have views of the riverMain StColfax Ave Lasalle Ave Dr. M L K J r . B l v d Michigan StToday Tomorrow The Heart of Downtown 42DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square A GATHERING SPACE TO ANCHOR DOWNTOWN Great Downtowns often have a signature gathering space, regularly programmed with events that activate and attract visitors and residents. Gridiron Plaza serves as the de facto gathering space Downtown, but it is surrounded by inactive uses, parking lots, and vacant buildings. The existing space is further challenged by the underground level of the College Football Hall of Fame building, limited power supply, and deterioration of the existing turf field. The Gridiron is ideally located to act as South Bend’s Town Square, but it requires a major redesign to transform the space, including the following elements: •Benches and places to sit and gather. •A combination of flexible hardscape, landscaped, and grass areas that support a variety of programming and informal gathering. •Water feature — including water will draw families and create an active area and tie into the proximity to the riverfront. •Art and sculpture — work with South Bend Museum of Art and other agencies to locate or commission local public art for the space. •Shaded areas with plantings — create an oasis in Downtown with trees and gardens. •Pop-up retail and three-season kiosks that offer small business opportunities and create a unique destination that draws visitors to Downtown. Washington St Michigan StDr. MLK Jr. Blvd1. 1st Source Center Ground Level Improvements 3. Addition of High-Density Housing 2. Improvements to the Former College Football Hall of Fame Tomorrow Today The Heart of Downtown 43 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 There are already many programs and events that occur at the Gridiron today. The proposed redesign would build on that momentum, improving the space to be a multi-use, multi- season public space that would draw for locals and visitors from the region. Examples of recently completed successful town squares with a variety of programmatic elements that create nodes for activity and gathering The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square Tomorrow The Heart of Downtown 44DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 1. ADAPTIVELY REUSE OR REPLACE THE FORMER COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME The College Football Hall of Fame has sat vacant in Downtown South Bend for over 10 years. It currently looms over Gridiron Plaza without activating the space. The portion of the building underneath the Gridiron limits the future design and flexibility of the Town Square. There are two approaches to the existing building. It could be repurposed with active uses, or it could be demolished and replaced with a new building with active ground-floor uses. Below are three potential concepts for the College Football Hall of Fame Site. Option 1: Adaptive Reuse of the existing building •Locate an active, family-friendly retail use in the ground floor of the Hall of Fame that engages with the Town Square, such as a restaurant, brew pub, or interactive museum with a cafe. •Add a two-story porch to the building to create a shaded outdoor dining area on the square. •Replace dark tinted glazing at ground level with clear, transparent glass. •Transform the brick egress stairs into transparent pavilions. The structures could be enlarged to add program elements. •On the Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. side of the building, improve building access, signage, paving, and landscaping. Option 2: Replace the existing building with a market hall •Demolish the current building and replace it with a multi- tenant market building that allows for better connectivity between Michigan Street and Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. This building should encourage indoor-outdoor use and offer opportunities for food, beverage, and family-friendly entertainment. •Enhance the pedestrian connection along Washington Street to encourage movement between the Town Square and Riverfront. •Completely remove the above-ground portions of the building, and redesign the Town Square to be an activated gathering space — South Bend’s living room. Option 3: Replace the existing building with a mixed- use building •Demolish the current building and replace it with a boutique hotel with a ground floor mix of uses. The ground floor uses should offer multi-tenant food, beverage, and entertainment. •Enhance the pedestrian connection along Washington Street to encourage movement between the Town Square and Riverfront. •Completely remove the above-ground portions of the building and redesign the Town Square to be an activated gathering space — South Bend’s living room. The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square The Heart of Downtown 45 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 2. 1ST SOURCE & WASHINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS It is important for the buildings fronting the new Town Square to have active ground floor uses that engage the public realm. The 1st Source Center sits to the north of the Town Square, with an uninviting split-level sidewalk and dark glazing. Currently, the uses in the 1st Source Center must be accessed through the interior atrium. The ground floor space west of the entry on E Washington Street could be reconfigured to open directly to the exterior of the building. If a restaurant or similar use was located in this space, outdoor dining could be located on the existing terrace, with additional steps and access to the street instead of the retaining wall. In partnership with the South Bend Museum of Art, the 1st Source Center incorporate an art theme, which would add to the unique character of the Town Square. The upper level sidewalk on the western side of the block across from Gridiron Square is a dead wall without entrances The existing retaining wall is a barrier to an active ground floor use in the Century Center There existing building is in an opportune location to have ground level uses that relate to the new Gridiron Square How To: Make Places Safe & Comfortable for All •Well-activated, well used Downtowns feel safe. •Spaces should be accessible to people of all abilities, lined by active uses, and well-lit. •Include year-round activation and programming that is family-friendly. •Design and program for the youngest and oldest citizens. •Public spaces should feel welcoming to all ages, races, and abilities. Lighting design, amenities, and programming should encourage diverse groups to use public spaces. The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square Tomorrow Today The Heart of Downtown 46DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 3. BUILD HIGH-DENSITY HOUSING TO CREATE A MIX OF USES Increasing the number of Downtown residents will ensure Downtown feels occupied and active around the clock and throughout the week. People living Downtown patronize restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores. They walk their pets and spend time in open spaces. The parking lot across Michigan Street from the Town Square should be developed with a high-density mixed-use building with ground floor community uses or retail and residential above. How To: Create Vibrant Public Gathering Places •Program year-round events that appeal to diverse audiences •Create a series of outdoor rooms with different uses that draw people of different ages to Downtown •Utilize small seasonal retail to activate the space •Locate active uses on all sides of the space with restaurant uses and outdoor dining that spills into the public realm A new mid-rise residential building, built on the parking lot across from the Gridiron, would bring more residents to activate Downtown The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square Tomorrow The Heart of Downtown 47 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown • The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd. CENTURY CENTER INTERVENTION The Century Center has served as South Bend’s convention and civic center anchor since the late 1970s. However, the facility has aged and it struggles to compete with newer, larger, less constrained regional convention centers. The City commissioned a study to explore alternatives to improve the Century Center and make it more regionally competitive. The study recommends an addition along Jefferson and Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. with a new exhibition hall and prefunction space. The addition would provide much needed space for events as well as a new, more transparent facade that would welcome visitors into the building from the street. A rendering of a potential addition to the Century Center located at the corner of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. and Jefferson Blvd.Courtesy of Ratio ArchitectsJefferson Blvd Dr. MLK Jr. BlvdSt J o s e p h R i v e r Entry foyer gives the building a face lift and additional usable gathering & gallery space Addition of space along realigned Jefferson Blvd. A redesign would allow for more compact, screened loading along Jefferson Blvd. New parking deck, hotel & ballroom to the south of Jefferson Blvd. supports Century Center uses The Heart of Downtown 48DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Straightening Jefferson Boulevard Reconnecting Jefferson Street into Downtown would create new development blocks across from the improved Century Center. This location would be ideal for complementary uses, such as a hotel, ballroom, conference space, restaurants, and retail. The existing surface parking would be replaced in a parking deck and additional parking would be added to serve the new development. The Jefferson streetscape would be designed to be pedestrian friendly, ensuring visitors can easily move between the Century Center and the new development. The newly realigned Jefferson Blvd. would tie together the east and west sides of the City, creating a more direct connection from Howard Park and the east side’s retail and housing to Downtown’s retail core. Jefferson Blvd. is a wide road with a large sweeping curve, green median and adjacency to parking that feels very suburban today The proposed Jefferson Blvd. realignment would reconnect the Downtown street grid to the east side of the river, making a shorter more direct connection between the two The Heart of Downtown • The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd. Tomorrow Today Potential Realignment of Jefferson Blvd. DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025The Heart of Downtown 49 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026The Heart of Downtown 49 The Heart of Downtown • A Big Idea for the Future A SIGNATURE RIVERFRONT PARK IN DOWNTOWN South Bend’s existence is a result of its relationship to the St. Joseph River. Early industries chose to locate on the East and West Races because they relied on the water to power their machinery. Polluted and industrial in nature, the river was not a quality-of-life resource. As a result, Downtown today has very little connection to the riverfront. When asked to rank the most important needs for Downtown’s future, residents prioritized access and celebration of the riverfront. The Century Center, in particular, disconnects Michigan Street, the future Town Square, and the rest of Downtown from the river. The building was designed to privatize views and access to the river — the Grand Hall has beautiful views of the river, but the building disrupts the riverfront trail and river views down Washington Street. In the future, making modifications to the Century Center could transform the experience Downtown by connecting people to the riverfront. From Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd it is difficult to see the riverFrom the island, the current Century Center configuration does not allow for visual connection to Downtown Jefferson Blvd Colfax Ave Dr. MLK Jr. BlvdWashington St St Joseph River2. Signature Downtown Riverfront Park 1. Century Center Intervention DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025 The Heart of Downtown 50 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown 50 1. CENTURY CENTER SIGNIFICANT INTERVENTION In the short-term, additions should be made to the Century Center along Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. and Jefferson Blvd. to improve circulation and functionality. Long term, there is an opportunity to make larger interventions to the Century Center to reconnect Downtown to the river and create a destination riverfront park. The portion of the building that is the most problematic barrier is the northern wing of the building, which houses the Bendix Theater and the South Bend Museum of Art. The Bendix Theater has largely been replaced by the Leighton Auditorium at the St. Joe County Public Library’s expanded Main Library. The South Bend Museum of Art would maintain its gallery and classroom spaces but would be relocated to a more visible location Downtown. With this approach, the Century Center would function as a smaller, riverfront civic center, supported by new conference facilities across Jefferson Blvd. The facility could continue to host much of its existing programming, and its new setting, directly connected to a destination riverfront park, may increase its desirability and ability to attract events. Today the view down Washington Street is terminated by the blank wall of the Century Center. Removing the Bendix Theater and relocating the South Bend Museum of Art would create an opportunity to physically and visually connect to the St. Joseph River. The northern portion of the building has the biggest impact on disconnecting Downtown from the river Decision Making Process: This idea would require a significant amount of coordination between the City, the Art Museum and the Century Center to achieve an outcome that addresses the needs of all parties. High level steps that would need to be resolved before major changes could take place include: •Confirming the future Century Center programming. •Working with the South Bend Museum of Art to consider alternative downtown museum locations. •Finalize appropriate level of intervention based on available funding and resources. Dr. MLK Jr. BlvdTomorrow To Be Removed Today DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025The Heart of Downtown 51 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026The Heart of Downtown 51 CENTURY CENTER ALTERNATIVES FOR CONNECTING TO THE RIVER During the planning process, the team considered various options to improve the connection between Downtown and the riverfront. While each alternative affects the physical layout of the Century Center differently, all of them are complex and costly interventions that would significantly change the relationship between Downtown and the waterfront. OPTION 1: MINOR INTERVENTION OPTION 2: MEDIUM INTERVENTION OPTION 3: SIGNIFICANT INTERVENTION •Remove the bridge connection to the First Source Center and relocate the northernmost Century Center loading dock •Create an art plaza with seating and a riverfront overlook •Upgrade the pedestrian access to the riverfront and create additional circulation around and to the island •Bring a restaurant amenity to the east side of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. to create active uses along the riverfront •Remove the loading dock and a portion of the South Bend Museum of Art •Create a stepped and ramped access down to the Century Center island •Bring restaurant and retail amenities to the east side of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. to create active uses along the riverfront •Open up a visual connection from Downtown to the riverfront •Relocate the South Bend Museum of Art and remove the Bendix Theater •Create a stepped and ramped access down to the Century Center Island •Bring restaurant and retail amenities to the east side of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. to create active uses along the riverfront •Open up a visual connection from Downtown to the riverfront Century Center to remain Century Center to remain Century Center to remain DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025 The Heart of Downtown 52 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown 52 OPTION 1: MINOR INTERVENTION Although this intervention has a minimal effect on the Century Center, it would moderately enhance the connection between Downtown and the riverfront. The proposal includes an at-grade park along MLK Blvd., featuring active areas that overlook the riverfront. Additionally, it improves pedestrian access and circulation to the Island and riverfront. Tomorrow Improved connectivity to the Island Improved front door and access to the art museum Restaurant with outdoor dining looking over the river Removal of bridge to First Source Center to open up views to the river Century Center to remain DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025The Heart of Downtown 53 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026The Heart of Downtown 53 OPTION 2: MEDIUM INTERVENTION In the second option, the Bendix Theater would be preserved and the northern portion of Century Center would be demolished to connect Washington Street to the river. In this alternative, the public plaza would need to mediate a significant amount of grade between the street level of MLK Blvd. and the terrace level at the river in a relatively small area. This would result in most of the new public space being occupied by steps and accessible ramps. Lower Sproul Plaza combines steps and ramps to connect two levels of UC Berkeley’s campus The plaza between E Stetson Street and the Arizona Canal in Scottsdale features public art and a water feature as it mediates grade A stepped water park features terraces down to the Missouri River in Omaha Riverfront Park Gene Leahy Mall along the Omaha Riverfront incorporates slides and play areas for children into the grade Century Center to remain DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025 The Heart of Downtown 54 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown 54 OPTION 3. SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT PARK Pursuing Option 3, a significant intervention, and removing the northern part of the Century Center would open an opportunity to create a signature Downtown riverfront park on the west side of the river. The new space would complement the City’s catalytic investments in Howard Park and Seitz Park and complete an interconnected trail network around the river. Connecting Michigan Street to the river through a series of multi-level public spaces would activate the heart of Downtown, bringing programmable space, public art, and indoor and outdoor dining that would attract residents and visitors of all ages. How To: Activate the Riverfront •Add restaurants and active uses with outdoor dining with views out over the water •Include creative seating opportunities adjacent to the water. For example, the swings at the Wharf in DC or Hammocks or ropes over the water in Spruce Street Harbor Park in Philadelphia. •Have multiple routes and access points to get to the riverfront •Include interactive water features that help people feel connected to the river Tomorrow DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025The Heart of Downtown 55 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026The Heart of Downtown 55 Step 1: Remove the portion of the Century Center that houses the Bendix Theater and South Bend Museum of Art. Step 3: Build higher-density mixed-use housing on the vacant parking lot across from the Town Square. Step 2: Connect the courthouse building, Town Square, and the signature riverfront park with the river. Step 4: Design the signature riverfront park as an integral part of the larger open space network ringing the river. Today, the riverfront trail system is well connected on the East Bank, but there is a gap Downtown at the Century Center The signature riverfront park would connect the heart of Downtown to the river, completing the network of trails Pedestrian connectivity is currently poor along the west side of the river, between E Colfax Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard, interrupted largely by the Century Center DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025 The Heart of Downtown 56 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown 56 Signature Downtown Riverfront Park (Continued) Today, the Island Park at Century Center is occasionally used for events and gatherings, but due to the challenging access and outdated utilities, it is not a successful amenity for Downtown. In the future Island Park could become an integral destination in the signature riverfront park, serving as an anchor for riverfront activation. Catalytic improvements would include: •Building a new, wide public bridge that directly aligns with Washington Street. •Improving the current bridge connection to Pier Park •Building a cantilevered boardwalk outside of the Century Center Grand Hall to connect the trail from the southeast •Activating the island with a small seasonal pop-up retail •Incorporating local murals and art to activate the space •Improving utility capabilities on Island Park to allow for larger events Visitors to the signature riverfront park would experience a series of spaces — an upper level adjacent to the Town Square and Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard, terraced indoor and outdoor dining, spaces for children and families, and trails and gathering spaces at the river level Access to Island Park is challenging and uninviting today Interconnected trails systems with activated spaces attract visitors to Downtowns Island Park would be the final destination at the bottom of the signature riverfront park DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025The Heart of Downtown 57 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026The Heart of Downtown 57 The signature riverfront park would complete the sequence of gathering spaces that connect to the Town Square. In addition to building the public spaces, the ground floors of adjacent buildings should be programmed with retail and restaurants to activate the spaces Activate the frontage of the First Source Center Develop a mixed-use residential building on the parking lot across from the Square Activate the frontage of the Chocolate Factory Building Remove the northern portion of the Century Center to re-purpose as a Signature Public Space Reconfigure the access and approach to the riverfront to be more welcoming and usable Creating direct access to the riverfront from the Michigan Street retail would have a transformative effect, attracting more residents and visitors to spend time in Downtown DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA / FEBRUARY 2025 The Heart of Downtown 58 DRAFT | February 27, 2025 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Heart of Downtown 58 A series of public spaces would connect from Michigan Street, through the Town Square, down to the Riverfront Park, to Island Park, inviting people to dine, recreate, and enjoy Downtown Tomorrow DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Arts & Culture 59 Arts & Culture Arts & Culture 60DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Vision: Enhance Downtown as a hub for Arts & Culture 3 4 1 Enhance public art integration with a focus on placemaking 2 Establish comprehensive arts hubs and venues Cultivate and support local artists and creative spaces Support planning for arts and culture at the local level Over the next 20 years, downtown South Bend will serve as the region’s civic and cultural heart — where arts and culture anchor identity, foster connection, and drive vitality. Downtown boasts the largest concentration of cultural institutions, public spaces, riverfront access, and arts and educational partners in the region. Downtown’s role will be both catalytic and connective. Advancing arts and culture is a critical component of the Downtown South Bend 2045 Plan, and investments should be made to expand the landscape and leverage the existing assets and partnerships. Downtown South Bend will: •Continue to serve as the region’s cultural hub, concentrating signature institutions, events, and public spaces that sustain the impact of investments in the arts. •Act as a physical and programmatic connector, linking neighborhoods, the riverfront, and regional destinations with walkable streets, trails, bridges, public gathering spaces, and cultural corridors. •Support artists and creative enterprises by providing spaces for creating, performing, entrepreneurship, and collaboration to support the creative economy. •Lead inclusive placemaking and access through low-cost programming and opportunities to experience arts and culture in everyday public spaces that reflect community diversity •Serve as a testing ground for innovation, piloting new partnerships and public-realm activation that can be a model for other downtowns in the region. By embedding arts and culture into public space and life, Downtown South Bend will model how long-term cultural investment strengthens quality of life and sustains a vibrant, inclusive core. Arts & Culture Arts & Culture 61 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Investment in technology and education often helps spur development by bringing more people to live, work, and play in and around these centers of employment Jefferson Blvd Monroe St South St Colfax Ave Washington St Western St Dr. MLK BlvdMichigan StMain StTaylor StWilliam StLafayette BlvdSt Joseph RiverMadison St Navarre St Marion St LaSalle Ave Lin c o l n W a y W e s t Downtown South Bend offers world-class arts and culture experiences that can act as a beacon for artistic expression and a place that inspires. Arts Supporting Organizations 1 The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Cultural Amenities 2 Civil Rights Heritage Center 3 Century Center' 4 Colfax Cultural Center' 5 East Race Waterway 6 Four Winds Field' 7 Howard Park and Ice Skating Ribbon 8 Michigan & Monroe Arts District 9 St. Joseph County Public Library — Main Branch Higher Education Institutions 10 Colfax Corner - University of Notre Dame Museums 11 South Bend Museum of Art The History Museum Studebaker National Museum Performing Arts 14 Merrimans’ Playhouse, Inc. 15 Morris Performing Arts Center 16 South Bend Civic Theater 17 South Bend Symphony Orchestra 18 State Theater 19 Stockroom East 20 The Drop Comedy Club Visual Arts 21 Circa Arts 22 Fire Arts DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND ARTS & CULTURE ASSETS 12 13 2 3 4 5 1 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9 6 7 8 10 12 11 Arts & Culture 62DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 SOUTH BEND-ELKHART REGIONAL ARTS & CULTURE PLAN The Arts and Culture Plan lays out a collective vision for regional growth through arts and culture experiences and economic activi- ty. The plan expresses four objectives. Objectives from the Arts & Culture Plan: •Foster nimble and well-equipped arts and culture facilities that meet community needs •Amplify community identity through celebration of historic places and investment in community spaces •Encourage and implement arts and culture programming that is inviting and enriching to all •Cultivate livability and community for creative professionals and artists REGIONAL ARTS & CULTURE PLAN South Bend-Elkhart Placemaking Enhance public art integration with a focus on placemaking to amplify community identity Self-identify local arts or creative districts. •Apply for an official Cultural District designation through the State of Indiana to increase opportunity for funding sources. •Formalize the Michigan and Monroe Arts Districts, integrating gathering spaces, signage, and destinations into Downtown. Develop arts and cultural trails and corridors. •Create a public art experience along the new 1.8-mile walking loop around the riverfront. Connect that loop to regional trails that connect to other arts and culture amenities. •Create a cultural trail connecting the East Bank to Downtown to the MLK Dream Center through the Near West Side historic neighborhood. Reclaim public spaces and enhance pedestrian areas. •Use existing infrastructure as a canvas for public art (such as the retaining walls near the Century Center). Assess appropriate locations that could be repurposed and activated as public spaces or pedestrian connections, including underutilized road space, rail underpasses, and alleys. Use lighting, public art, and landscape the re-active the spaces. Celebrate historic places and invest in community spaces. •Collaborate with existing historic preservation partners to explore the long-term benefits of commissioning local historic preservation surveys. •Conduct a historic preservation survey to support the understanding of local historic places. Support mural programs. •Explore matching mural grant programs through regional and community foundations. Arts & Culture 63 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Art Venues and Facilities Support and expand the existing art spaces and venues and explore the creation of new spaces. Foster different sized venues in Downtown to promote more performing arts. •Develop an mid-sized theater (600-1,000 seats). •Explore scenarios to revitalize historic buildings for performance spaces. Develop intentional civic open spaces. •Ensure that Downtown has a full range of spaces that support programing and events, including plazas, parks, outdoor amphitheaters, and band shells. •Incorporate seating, public art, utilities (water and electrical connections), shade, and landscaping. Arts & Culture 64DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Artists Cultivate and support local artists and creative spaces. Expand the definition of affordable housing to include artist housing in Downtown and creative hubs. •Support the creation of artist housing in Downtown by permitting and encouraging live-work and other building and unit types that include creative work space. •Consider incentives to create affordable artist housing. Enhance visual art spaces that can act as education spaces, studios, galleries, and community art spaces. •Prioritize the rehabilitation of historic buildings for housing, artist studios, and collaborative spaces. Planning for Art & Culture Support planning for arts and culture at the local level. •Create a South Bend Arts Commission to help promote public art throughout the City. Encourage a thoughtful and individualized arts and culture planning process for Downtown South Bend •Ensure that public art designed and built in Downtown authentically reflects its surroundings and the diversity of the South Bend community. •Seek consulting services to develop a community art plan for Downtown. Innovation & Institutional Catalysts Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 66DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Investment in technology and education often helps spur development by bringing more people to live, work, and play in and around these centers of employment Innovation & Institutional Catalysts Unique jobs, education experiences, and entertainment destinations attract people who live in other parts of the region to spend time Downtown on a regular basis, enlivening restaurants and public spaces. With its roots in industrial production, South Bend knows the value of anchoring Downtown with innovation, jobs, and people. South Bend is fortunate to have trailblazing institutions located Downtown — Beacon Health System and Memorial Hospital, the South Bend Cubs, and a future Tech and Talent District that is envisioned to include innovative companies in the technology sector partnering with the University of Notre Dame, and the Renaissance District at the renovated Studebaker factory. Each of these institutions is investing in new facilities and amenities that will draw people and capital to Downtown South Bend and catalyze growth. Innovation & Institutional Catalyst Projects: •Tech & Talent Innovation District •Beacon Health •Sports & Entertainment District •Renaissance District Jefferson Blvd Monroe St South St Colfax Ave Washington St Western St Dr. MLK BlvdMichigan StMain StTaylor StWilliam StLafayette BlvdSt Joseph RiverMadison St Navarre St Marion St LaSalle Ave Lin c o l n W a y W e s t Attracting young professionals and families to work and live in exciting, innovative places will help grow a vibrant Downtown. Tech & Talent District Renaissance District Sports & Entertainment District Beacon Health Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 67 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Tech & Talent District BRINGING THE TECH WORKFORCE TO DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND The University of Notre Dame is partnering with developers and leaders in advanced technology sectors to define the opportunity to establish a new district for talent and technology in Downtown South Bend. The presence of innovative employers, university researchers, and students will act as a catalyst, attracting related businesses and people to Downtown. The resulting increase in the daytime population will support existing restaurants and services and increase the demand for new retail, dining and housing choices. South Lafayette Boulevard and Lasalle Avenue, west of Lafayette, will likely experience infill development. The City should invest in transforming the public rights-of-way from car-oriented streets to pedestrian-friendly streets and gathering spaces. This transformation will create comfortable, walkable connections to the heart of Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.Lafayette BlvdWilliam StSt. James CtMain StLaSalle Ave Lin c o l n W a y W e s t Colfax Ave Columbus CtWilliam St2. Lafayette Boulevard 1. Renovation of the Tribune Building Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 68DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Tech & Talent District 1. RENOVATION OF THE TRIBUNE BUILDING & BRINGING A UNIVERSITY PRESENCE TO DOWNTOWN The renovation of the historic South Bend Tribune building will anchor the first phase of the proposed district. The oldest portion of the building dates to the 1920s, and the property has been vacant since 2019. Phase One will introduce active uses on the building’s ground floor that feature science, technology, and innovation. These uses will be visible from the sidewalk, creating an engaging street-level environment at the corner of Colfax and Lafayette Blvd. In addition to attracting advanced jobs, university researchers, and students, the former Tribune building is envisioned to host a variety of community-facing programs with Notre Dame, Holy Cross College, and the South Bend City Church. Durham as Case Study Lessons from Casey Steinbacher •Attracting talent is important for a community to succeed and thrive •When talent has choices of where to go for jobs, the draw is people and places •Downtown needs to have places that inspire collisions, where people can engage with one another and the place •Downtown must act as the City’s Living Room — A Place to Learn Work Live & Play •The Universities need to play a big role in catalyzing Downtown’s growth •Be intentional with priorities and values. Make sure to define what success looks like •Never lose site of local •Plan for Success The Tribune Building today, looking south on Lafayette Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 69 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Tech & Talent District 2. LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD INTO A SHARED-USE STREET Today, Lafayette Boulevard lacks character — it moves traffic parallel to Main Street, but it doesn’t invite people to stay and spend time. In the future, Lafayette will become an important connector between the Tech and Talent Innovation District and the Sports and Entertainment District around Four Winds Field. On the block between Colfax and Lasalle, Lafayette should be transformed into a street that prioritize pedestrians and bicyclists. Additional parking and turn lanes could be reallocated for wide sidewalks for outdoor dining and gathering. This block could be closed temporarily for festivals and events. Tomorrow Today Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 70DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME’S PRESENCE WILL HAVE A CATALYTIC IMPACT ON DOWNTOWN Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Tech & Talent District What does Success Look Like? American Tobacco Campus (ATC), Durham, NC The development of the ATC innovation district has revitalized Downtown Durham, attracted visitors, increased demand for housing, and created new community gathering spaces. Cortex Innovation District, St. Louis, MO In partnership with Washington University, the district has generated over $1 billion in direct economic impact, created 13,000 technology jobs, and revitalized the surrounding area.Courtesy of Hines GroupLafayette BlvdWilliam StMain StMichigan StColfax Ave Washington St LaSalle Ave Madison St Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 71 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Beacon Health HEALTH DISTRICTS BRING PEOPLE AND JOBS TO DOWNTOWN Beacon Health System is investing over $230 million in a new tower at Memorial Hospital in Downtown. The 10-story tower will add seven floors dedicated to patient care with 50 new patient beds, a renovated and expanded Intensive Care Unit, and renovated department facilities. The project will bring hundreds of new jobs to Downtown South Bend. While hospitals of the past tended to be insular and contained, over the past decade, health districts have been growing around hospital anchors, attracting housing, services for employees and patients, and destinations for visitors and families. Hospitals around the U.S. are also facing recruiting challenges due to the difficulty that entry- and mid-level employees experience finding housing they can afford. While South Bend fares better than other cities on housing affordability, planning for success will require more diverse mixed-income and mixed-use housing. New housing types should offer both rental and home ownership options in Downtown. Cook Children’s hospital campus in Ft Worth Texas prioritizes outdoor community spaces throughout the campus district Courtesy of Hines GroupLafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StSt. Joseph StMadison St Marion St Navarre St Bartlett St Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 72DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus transformed an uncomfortable, pavement-heavy streetscape to create a comfortable, shaded corridor that connects medical facilities within the campus. Medstar Georgetown University Hospital created a walkable quad connecting the hospital to the neighborhood with a comfortable, inviting streetscape. It also includes outdoor seating and cafe use adjacent to the main hospital center. Walkable, mixed-use health districts are becoming increasingly popular. Across the country, medical institutions are exploring how to design their campuses to promote healthy habits and lifestyles. Many of these districts integrate healthy design principles, including biophilic design practices, community gathering spaces, and a combination of services and housing near medical facilities that encourage walking. Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Health District Courtesy of SCAPE Landscape ArchitectureCourtesy of SCAPE Landscape Architecture Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 73 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Sports & Entertainment District ACTIVATING & ENHANCING A REGIONAL DESTINATION Stadium districts are regional destinations that drive activity and the economy of Downtowns. With Four Winds Field investing in a major stadium renovation, it is positioned as a catalytic engine for the southern end of Downtown. The Western Avenue Transformation district to the west and the Stadium Flats and Diamond View projects to the east will substantially increase the housing offerings immediately adjacent to the stadium. Four Winds Field is poised to become an even bigger draw and more active destination in Downtown. Looking south on William Street toward Four Wind Field shows the opportunity available to create a true sports destination district in Downtown that could have a mix of uses. A curbless environment with residential and retail uses at the entrance to Nashville’s First Horizon field creates an active, attractive destination Downtown. The plan illustrates the future potential of the district with the Stadium Flats and Diamond District housing to the east, the Western Ave Transformation District to the north and west. Bringing the Amtrak train back to Downtown across from the ballpark activates another side of the stadium. Four Winds Field Enhancements •Home plate improvements •New seating and F&B •Improved Pepsi Club •Party decks •New suites •New entrance and plaza to new office, event space, and club building •Relocated splash zone and children’s play area •Restrooms Lafayette BlvdMain StS Taylor StWestern Ave Monroe StWilliam StFranklin StSouth St United Dr Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 74DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Tomorrow Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 75 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Renaissance District The Renaissance District is a mixed-used technology campus that repurposes 1 million square feet of the historic Studebaker plant and anchors the southern end of Downtown. The district blends preservation with cutting-edge technology, offering space for high-tech manufacturing, digital infrastructure, retail, logistics, and education. The top floor of Building 84 could be transformed into loft apartments overlooking Downtown. An historic image of the Studebaker campus where cars were manufactured from the early 1900s through the mid-60s The Studebaker campus today, looking north toward DowntownS Scott StUnited DrSouth St Bronson St Lafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StSouthern Gateways into Downtown enhanced with landscape, lighting and art Innovation & Institutional Catalysts 76DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Innovation & Institutional Catalysts • Renaissance District The Renaissance District is designed as a real-world testing ground where technological advancements can meet practical application. It serves as a bridge between institutions, industry, and community, allowing innovations to be implemented, tested, and refined in a live environment. This allows businesses, educators, and residents to see what works, adapt what fits, and shape their own future. The district applies principles where resources, energy, and data flow seamlessly across industries to reduce waste and maximize efficiency. A key driver of this model is the integration of circular energy systems, where thermal and electrical energy are continuously captured, repurposed, and optimized—reducing reliance on traditional grids and pioneering next-generation energy solutions. This convergence of historic infrastructure and emerging technology transforms the district into an institutional catalyst, bringing together Purdue’s advanced programs, Notre Dame’s research initiatives, enFocus’ postgraduate talent, and private- sector innovation. By embedding these assets into a shared, low-cost innovation platform, the district lowers barriers for entrepreneurs, researchers, and industries to collaborate, test, and deploy cutting-edge solutions. New streetscapes and public spaces will be places where workers can have informal collaboration Creation of a new campus district with a green boulevard, spaces to gather, and state-of- the-art office and collaborative tech spaces Innovative reuse of historic structuresEnergy innovation All images Courtesy of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Neighborhoods Neighborhoods 78DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods Creating great neighborhoods with a variety of housing options brings more people Downtown, which can help support more local retailers, restaurants, and other businesses Downtown should function as a livable residential neighborhood that appeals to residents of all ages, incomes, and stages of life South Bend has a population of over 100,000; however, just over 3,000 people live in Downtown. It is important that people live Downtown to create an activated, dynamic place. Residents walking and using public spaces on nights and weekends make Downtown feel safer and more comfortable for everyone. Increasing the population will support and sustain retail and new destinations. New housing should expand choices, offering building types that appeal to different household types, home ownership and rental options, and housing near growing employment centers that provide easy, walkable commutes. The following pages highlight several areas where it is possible to expand or create new neighborhoods. Filling in vacant lots throughout Downtown with appropriate housing types should remain a parallel priority. Neighborhoods Projects: •Downtown North Neighborhoods •Downtown Central •Riverfront West •Western Avenue Transformation Jefferson Blvd Monroe St Wayne St Washington St Colfax Ave LaSalle Ave Lin c o l n W a y W e s t Marion St Madison St Western St Dr. MLK Jr. BlvdMichigan StFellows StMain StWilliam StTaylor StChapin StLafayette BlvdSt Joseph R ive r Creating safe and vibrant residential neighborhoods with a diversity of housing options will help Downtown grow. Riverfront WestDowntown Central Downtown North Neighborhoods Western Avenue Transformation Neighborhoods 79 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 There are a series of opportunity sites north of Downtown, including the Madison Lifestyle District and various parking lots and infill sites. These could be developed with a wide range of housing options, from for-sale townhouses to walk-up or elevator apartment buildings. View looking north on Michigan Street today toward existing drive-thru retail and surface parking lots adjacent to Memorial Hospital. INFILL AND HOUSING STABILIZATION Additional and diverse housing offerings are needed to support the existing and new health and tech jobs Downtown. By moving surface parking into central garage locations, as proposed in the Madison Lifestyle District, existing surface lots can be redeveloped to provide higher-density, walkable housing for health and tech employees, increasing the number of people walking to work and supporting Downtown businesses. Vacant and auto-oriented uses east of Michigan Street between Lasalle Avenue and East Marion Street could be redeveloped as infill housing adjacent to the river. Townhouses and lower- to moderate-density housing would be compatible with the adjacent River Bend Historic District neighborhood. The riverfront trail system should be extended along the bluff to connect to the new pedestrian bridge at Marion Street. Neighborhoods • Downtown North Neighborhoods Marion St LaSalle Ave Madison St Michigan StSt. Joseph StRiverside DrMain StMain StLafayette BlvdLafayette BlvdSt. James CtDr. M L K J r . B l v d St Joseph RiverColfax Ave City Hall Ct Navarre St Neighborhoods 80DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Downtown North Neighborhoods BRINGING MIXED-USE HIGH DENSITY HOUSING TO KEY NORTH DOWNTOWN CORRIDORS Bringing new residents Downtown will also necessitate additional services. These services should be located along visible corridors and in close proximity to residents and visitors. The market study has indicated a demand for a grocery store and a pharmacy in the Downtown area. The Downtown North Neighborhood, with its growing population of residents and workers, could be an ideal location for these services. The LaSalle Avenue corridor, which connects visitors from the airport to Downtown via Lincoln Way, serves as a key entry point. Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize development on vacant and underutilized lots along this route, as well as improve the streetscape to create a welcoming first impression of Downtown South Bend. A proposed mixed-use building on the corner of Main Street and Lasalle Ave with a large south facing amenity courtyard above the street. Parking and loading for retail is located in the center of the block and screened from the improved public sidewalks along Lasalle Lasalle Ave Madison St Main StMichigan StTomorrow Today Neighborhoods 81 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Downtown Central The site plan for Downtown central includes a mix of housing types. For sale townhomes are shown in yellow and rental apartments in orange. HOUSING & ADAPTIVE REUSE OPPORTUNITIES Downtown Central has an outsized amount of vacant and underutilized land, along with a collection of valuable buildings and historic properties. Thoughtful renovations of key buildings in this neighborhood could pave the way for reinvestment in other properties and the development of new residential, retail, cultural, and office spaces. Development parcels should be assembled and offered as shovel-ready sites. The varied sizes of the available land provide developers the chance to experiment with new housing and building types. Incorporating paseos and mid- block connections can enhance walkability and break up the scale of the street grid. The historic properties in Downtown Central present a unique opportunity; investing in their rehabilitation could catalyze future development in this area. Creative reuse of these historic buildings will help preserve the neighborhood’s character for future generations. Embracing the quirky nature of the existing architecture can establish this area as a vibrant part of Downtown, rather than the underutilized space it is today. Jefferson Blvd Washington St Wayne StMain StWilliam StTaylor StLafayette BlvdWestern St Neighborhoods 82DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Downtown Central This illustration depicts a proposed mixed-use building located in the block bounded by Lafayette Boulevard, Jefferson Boulevard, Main Street, and Wayne Street. The design features a west-facing amenity courtyard at street level, which opens onto a new parklet at the southwest corner of the block. Walkways meander through the center of the block, fronted by units in the apartment building. Parking is situated in the center of the block and is screened from view by the building itself. CASE STUDY: How To: Leverage adaptive reuse projects to catalyze future growth The Box Factory for the Arts St Joseph, Michigan In 1995, the Berrien Artist Guild purchased the former Williams Brothers Paper Box Manufacturing building to create a dedicated space for their work after 33 years of displaying it in coffee shops and small art galleries. The existing structure, which spans 55,000 square feet, has been preserved and repurposed for multiple uses. Condominiums occupy a tower at the rear of the facility, while townhouses were added to the east wing of the complex. The main building on the western edge houses artist studios for 40 artists, office spaces, event venues for live performances, and a large, high-quality art exhibition space that is free to the public. The Box Factory for the Arts was originally inspired by the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia. Neighborhoods 83 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Riverfront West The site plan for Riverfront West includes a mix of housing types. For sale townhomes are shown in yellow and rental apartments in orange.DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND / SOUTH BEND, INDIANA June 6, 2024 how many people live Downtown? AND HOW COULD THE DOWNTOWN POPULATION GROW? toDay Future 1,900 units +3,000 units by 2045 3,200 people +5,000 people by 2045 CREATE NEW RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS DOWNTOWN The new Riverfront West neighborhood will be developed between Jefferson Boulevard and Monroe Street on a series of underutilized buildings and parking lots. The realignment of Jefferson Boulevard opens up an additional opportunity to create a location for mixed-use development with housing, a hotel, office space, and a shared parking deck that complements the Century Center and creates a series of active uses from the river to Downtown. With the potential to create almost 1,000 units of new housing with a connected network of streets and open spaces that tie into the riverfront, Riverfront West will redefine Downtown living in South Bend. Jefferson Blvd Monroe StDr. MLK Jr. BlvdHill StMichigan StFellows StRush StColumbia StCarroll StSt. Joseph StMichigan StLi n c o l n W a y Wayne St Western Ave River View River View SquareSquare Howard Howard ParkPark St Joseph R ive r The Future of Housing in Downtown Neighborhoods 84DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Riverfront West Today you can walk along the riverfront but it is buried behind a series of underutilized office buildings. Currently, parking lots and underutilized office buildings dominate this part of Downtown, creating an inactive barrier to the riverfront. After 5 PM, the area becomes deserted, contributing to a sense of insecurity along a significant stretch of Downtown’s riverfront. The proposed plan aims to build housing along the riverfront, fostering a 24-hour presence on the pedestrian walkway. Additionally, it includes multiple pedestrian connections to the river from the new neighborhood. The largest of these connections features a park at the end of Western Avenue, which will serve as a community gathering space for the new residential community. How To: Embrace Sustainable Practices •Riverfront West has been designed as a walkable, bikeable mixed-use development that follows the principles of LEED Neighborhood Development. •Proximity to jobs, services, and amenities will reduce vehicle trips. •Building designs should incorporate passive design and renewable energy strategies where possible. •Sustainable stormwater management will be incorporated into parks and neighborhood streets to manage stormwater on-site. A view along the river looking south with the new River View Square between two four-story residential buildings Large parking fields dominate the Riverfront West site today Neighborhoods 85 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Riverfront West Today, the west bank of the river is dominated by underutilized office buildings and large surface parking lots Looking toward Howard Park over the proposed River View park. The park terminates Western avenue and preserves public access and views of the riverfront, connecting into the riverfront trail system Tomorrow Today Neighborhoods 86DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Western Avenue Transformation Proposed Site Plan with a variety of housing types. Buildings in yellow represent townhouses and buildings orange represent walk-up and elevator apartment buildings The vacant block south of the Rabbi Shulman apartments is owned by the Housing Authority. The former Monroe Circle townhouses were demolished because they were old and had fallen into disrepair Adjacent retail and institutional buildings to the site. A number of the storefronts are either vacant or under-utilized. Rabbi Shulman Plaza Apartment Building currently sits vacant on Western Ave. The plan will demolish the building and replace it with a range of housing types. South St Four Four Winds Winds FieldField St. St. Patrick’s Patrick’s ChurchChurch William StScott StPRIORITIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO DOWNTOWN AMENITIES The Housing Authority of South Bend owns a concentration of property in the Western Avenue corridor. Two properties, Monroe Circle and Rabbi Shulman were determined to be beyond their useful life. The ninety townhouses at Monroe Circle were demolished and the Rabbi Shulman Building will be demolished in the future. Western Avenue is an important gateway into Downtown from the west, and vacant land offers the opportunity to rebuild mixed-use housing with ground floor space for community-serving uses. The proposed plan for the Housing Authority property aims to reintroduce affordable units at a variety of income levels, creating a new neighborhood with amenities within walking distance of Downtown. Furthermore, the Housing Authority will continue to explore options for improving the existing affordable units near the proposed mixed-income neighborhood.S Taylor StWestern Ave Neighborhoods 87 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Western Avenue Transformation Today The design of the site was guided by the below principles: •Re-establish the street grid with smaller blocks allowing for additional east-west connections through the new neighborhood •Create pedestrians walking paths along streets and through green spaces and pocket parks •Build a new community green at the heart of the new development to provide a space for gathering and programming •Line Western Ave with taller, denser housing and locate the smaller housing types fronting Scott and Taylor Street or internal community spaces •Build a mix of housing types that cater to different stages of life and family sizes •Build housing types that have street facing primary entries •Include porches and balconies so most units have private outdoor space available Tomorrow Neighborhoods 88DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Neighborhoods • Western Avenue Transformation Today How To: Expand Housing Options •Engage with development teams who have experience building mixed-income housing and a range of housing typologies •Explore innovative financing options that facilitate mixed- income development •Create pre-approved building plan sets for high-density townhouse designs The view from the corner of Western Avenue and Taylor Street looking southwest. The ground floor of the proposed building could have a early learning center to serve the new neighborhood. Tomorrow Public Realm Public Realm 90DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm Downtown’s public realm will act as the thread, tying together the districts, amenities, and destinations into an accessible, walkable, and wanderable place. Today in Downtown, there is a sense that everything is far apart, nothing is connected, and it’s not comfortable to walk for any distance. The river is right there, but it’s difficult to get close enough to enjoy this incredible asset, especially on the western bank. The City has already begun investing in connecting Downtown with walking and biking trails. Residents and stakeholders enthusiastically support continuing that effort to realize the vision of exceptional connectivity, livability, open space, and parks in Downtown. Public Realm Improvement Projects: •Gateways to Downtown •Riverfront & Gathering Spaces •Streetscapes for People •Multi-modal Connectivity •Transit An improved, cohesive public realm will draw new residents and visitors and make Downtown South Bend a destination for the region. Riverfront & Gathering Spaces Gateways to Downtown Multi-modal Connectivity Streetscapes for People TransitChapin StLafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StMichigan StHill StNiles AveMLK Jr. BlvdFellows StL i n c o l n W a y Colfax Ave LaSalle Ave Marion St Linc o l n W a y W e s t Portage AveWestern Ave Jefferson Blvd Monroe St South St Sample St South Bend AveLeeper Park Howard ParkTaylor StScott StWilliam St Public Realm 91 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Gateways to Downtown Tomorrow Most visitors enter Downtown through a limited number of routes from each direction. These entry points provide opportunities to welcome visitors and make a positive first impression. Signage, lighting, streetscape improvements, and public art are all tools that can be used to improve that experience. Dark railroad overpasses should be refurbished with artistic LED lighting and mural art to create a more comfortable gateway from the south. Additionally, targeting vacant lots for short-term streetscape and landscape improvements at these key gateway locations can help transform visitors’ initial impressions of Downtown. Concept for what an improved railroad underpass next to Union Station could be with better station signage, city banners, improved street lighting, and an LED and mural art installation below the railroad trestle. Today Key entry gateways to Downtown Vertical Art Pieces, banners, signage and landscaping can also be used to mark the gateways into Downtown Public Realm 92DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Riverfront & Gathering Spaces Future Riverfront trails and Downtown riverfront walking loops connecting a network of public open space The success of Downtown depends on attracting people to live, work, learn, and play Downtown. The riverfront is a crucial asset for achieving this success. Currently, while there are some wonderful spots along the waterfront, they are poorly connected, with most investments concentrated on the east bank. Visitors coming to the west side of the river, whether for an event at the Morris or a game at Four Winds Field, may not even realize that South Bend has a riverfront. An interconnected and active park experience on the west side of the river connecting Downtown and the East Bank would attract visitors and residents to Downtown, supporting restaurants, businesses, and cultural venues. Build off of the great success of Howard Park, and connect it into a larger system of trails and parks Trees along MLK Blvd. block views to the river. Today, the east side of Downtown does not engage with the riverfront. Seitz Park improvements are under construction along the East Race Washed out and blocked pathways are barriers to a connected riverfront system Lafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StSt. Joseph StR i v e r s i d e D r Michigan StHill StNiles AveDr. MLK Jr. BlvdColfax Ave Colfax Ave Lasalle Ave Lasalle Ave Marion St Navarre St Madison St Washington St Washington St Jefferson Blvd Western Ave South Bend AveLeeper Park Howard Park 0.7 MILE LOOP 1.8 MILE LOOP Public Realm 93 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Riverfront & Gathering Spaces The fully connected St. Joe riverfront public space network The City’s major investments in Seitz and Howard parks illustrate a commitment to reclaiming the riverfront for the public. To date, these efforts have focused on the east side of the river. With the creation of a signature riverfront park adjacent to the Century Center, the upgrade to Jon Hunt Plaza and adjacent Gwen Stiver Memorial Park, and the residential green spaces throughout Riverfront West, Downtown could have a continuous network of riverfront trails that provide activity and engagement for people of all ages.Michigan StColfax Ave Jefferson Blvd Wayne St Washington St Niles AveHill StSycamore StDr. MLK Jr. BlvdLasalle Ave Howard Park Signature Riverfront Park Seitz Park East Race WaterwayJon Hunt Plaza Gwen Stiver Memorial Park The Town Square River View Square Public Realm 94DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Public Art The community identified arts and cultural events as one of the most essential needs for Downtown. Adding art throughout the public realm will further enhance Downtown’s role as the cultural center of South Bend. This improvement goes beyond murals and encompasses lighting, sound, sculpture, and interactive cultural experiences. These additions will attract visitors and create moments of discovery throughout Downtown. Public Realm 95 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Lighting of Downtown Riverfront Fully lit walking loop core around the South Bend dam Today’s River Lights exhibit highlights the core of the Downtown riverfront around Century Center Island, Seitz Park, the South Bend Dam, and the Jefferson Boulevard Bridge. The lights turn on before sunset and remain on until sunrise, and multiple motion-sensing interactive light displays run from sunset to midnight. Since their installation in 2015, the river lights have been a successful economic, artistic, and recreational driver for Downtown - drawing people to enjoy the riverfront and nearby restaurants and cultural amenities long after the sun goes down. From the LaSalle Avenue Bridge to the Howard Park pedestrian bridge, a fully connected River Lights network would beautify the urban riverfront, increase visibility and safety, and encourage longer hours of activity along the St. Joseph River and its necklace of parks and open spaces. POTENTIAL FUTURE RIVER LIGHTS EXISTING RIVER LIGHTSMichigan StColfax Ave Jefferson Blvd Wayne St Washington St Niles AveHill StDr. MLK Jr. BlvdLaSalle Ave Howard Park Signature Riverfront Park Seitz ParkEast Race WaterwayJon Hunt Plaza Gwen Stiver Memorial Park The Town Square River View Square View Today Extend the River Lights Exhibit Public Realm 96DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Curbless & Shared Streets Curbless streets are designed without the typical physical separation between sidewalks and roadways, encouraging a more seamless flow of movement for all users. These designs promote safety, enhance mobility, and contribute to environmental sustainability, offering an alternative to traditional car-centric infrastructure. The vision plan proposes using shared, curbless streets in multiple locations. Each location emphasizes the activation of the pedestrian realm. The streets are all associated with the Downtown core or a Downtown institution, and they allow for closures for community events and activities. Bollards can block vehicular access to certain areas in curbless environments.Changes in pavement color and texture communicate the transition between the car and pedestrian zone. A change in paving type helps denote car versus pedestrian zones Linear, flush drains are utilized in this curbless condition to manage stormwater. Curbs used minimally for overflow stormwater basins where needed. Contemporary paving patterns denote the pedestrian-only zone.Michigan StColfax Ave Washington St Western St Lafayette BlvdLafayette BlvdLafayette BlvdMain StMain StMain StLaSalle Ave Colfax Ave 1. Downtown Core 2. Innovation District 3. Sports and Entertainment District 4. Renaissance District Public Realm 97 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Tree Canopy The lack of substantial tree cover Downtown presents a significant challenge that impacts people’s comfort, sense of safety, and walkability. Providing a regular treescape Downtown will offer shade and protection for pedestrians, creating a more enjoyable walking experience while decreasing the perceived distance between key Downtown destinations. Trees also offer environmental benefits, lowering temperatures by 10 degrees on hot days and creating habitat of connected greenway corridors for wildlife. Tomorrow Today The 500 Block of South Michigan Street and along Wayne Street are just two examples where the tree canopy is absent Downtown. Adding street trees in both locations would provide a buffer between pedestrians and traffic, improve walkability, and enhance and increase the value of adjacent properties. In certain locations where the sidewalk depth permits, a double allée of trees can provide comfortable gathering space A healthy urban tree canopy can exist in places with tight setbacks. Public Realm 98DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Streetscapes for People Wide sidewalks with outdoor dining, regular street trees, and landscaping make this an enjoyable urban sidewalk. Tomorrow Today How To: Embrace Sustainable Practices •Follow best practices for stormwater management to prevent run off into the St. Joseph River. •Incorporate bioswales into street design and parklets. •Protect and save large existing street trees •Add permeable pavers to parallel parking areas to decrease runoff •Increase tree canopy in Downtown to have 30% tree coverage by 2050 One of the biggest challenges in Downtown South Bend is the lack of a comfortable walking experience. Pavement dominates the cityscape, and although many amenities are in close proximity, they often feel distant due to the discomfort of walking on Downtown streets. Prioritizing street trees, adding trees to urban pocket parks, and creating planted bioswale bulb-outs in the parallel parking lane would improve the pedestrian experience. These initiatives will help green the streets, slow down traffic, and provide a buffer for pedestrians, resulting in streetscapes designed for people rather than just cars. Looking north on Michigan Ave near the intersection with Monroe St, the streetscape is dominated by asphalt and concrete, creating an environment for cars, not people. Public Realm 99 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Streetscapes for People Tomorrow Today Looking west on Jefferson Boulevard, there is a generous pedestrian sidewalk and planting buffer, but the ground floor use of the building has opaque glass and does not engage with the pedestrian realm. Activating the ground floor of Downtown buildings invites people to walk and enjoy public streets. Small interventions at the street level can create a more engaging public realm. The example to the right on Jefferson Boulevard illustrates how a few minor adjustments can transform a streetscape. The key strategies here include: •Adding canopies to provide shade and protection from the elements for the pedestrian •Replacing dark tinted glass windows with larger transparent glazing to see the activity in the building •Utilizing movable planters to soften the streetscape where the building meets the sidewalk •Adding additional entrances where possible to increase activity •Including lighting on the building facade for safety and security at night. Public Realm 100DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Multi-Modal Connectivity Connecting Downtown involves more than just accommodating cars and pedestrians; it is also crucial to enhance connections among various modes of transportation, including bikes, scooters, buses, and trains. The City has significantly invested in the pedestrian and bicycle network, including the new 1.5-mile Link Trail, connecting the University of Notre Dame to Downtown. However, the network is still incomplete and has opportunities to grow, especially to the west. Completing these connections, tying them to the riverfront trails, and ensuring they connect to all the different Downtown districts will create a comprehensive system, making it easier and more enjoyable for people to access and navigate Downtown. Bike and trail networks and proposed future connectionsRecently completed bike and pedestrian infrastructure increase the safety of this intersection where Niles Avenue crosses Lasalle Avenue Recently updated bike and pedestrian infrastructure along Main Street waiting to be tied into a more comprehensive system The new 1.5-mile Link Trail connects the University of Notre Dame to Downtown via a protected bike lane.East Race Trail East Race Trail PROTECTED/OFF-STREET BIKE ROUTES ON-STREET BIKE ROUTES PROPOSED BIKE ROUTES PROPOSED TRAILS LINK TRAIL RIVERFRONT TRAILS Link TrailLink TrailMichigan St Bike Michigan St Bike RouteRouteChapin Street Bike Chapin Street Bike Main Street Bike RouteMain Street Bike RouteProposed MLK Bike RouteProposed MLK Bike RouteProposed Marion Proposed Marion St Bike RouteSt Bike Route Monroe St Bike RouteMonroe St Bike Route Oliver TrailOliver Trail Proposed W Colfax St Bike RouteProposed W Colfax St Bike Route Jefferson Blvd Jefferson Blvd Bike RouteBike Route Wayne St Wayne St Bike RouteBike Route ProposedProposed Proposed TrailProposed TrailSample St Bike RouteSample St Bike Route Proposed Howard St Proposed Howard St Bike RouteBike Route Leeper Leeper ParkPark Howard Howard ParkPark Public Realm 101 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Multi-Modal Connectivity Bringing Amtrak trains back to the historic train station would provide an additional mode of transit Downtown while also preserving and activating an important cultural landmark Today, the historic union station building sits vacant and unused The existing station today is located on West Washington Street, over 1.5 miles from Downtown. Today Today the Amtrak trains are directed to a small concrete block building on the western side of Downtown. It is surrounded by uninviting industrial uses. The City is pursuing rerouting the South Bend Amtrak stop from the remote corner of town to the historic train station that sits at a key location adjacent to Four Winds field at the corner of Lafayette Blvd and South Street. Tomorrow Public Realm 102DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Public Realm • Transit How To: Build Comfort- able and Accessible Con- nections •Refine bus transit to prioritize consistent, dependable service •Prioritize frequently traveled routes •Build comfortable, protected bus shelters •Encourage cycling and micro-mobility •Promote walkability by making routes safer and more comfortable South Bend’s public transit system, operated by Transpo, is a critical component of the regional transportation system, offering options for navigating the City without the use of a personal vehicle. The South Street Station, the central transfer station, is located in the southern portion of Downtown. It is co-located with the Greyhound Bus Station and across the street from Union Station, which may serve as the future Amtrak station. However, the funding for the transit system is limited and translates into long headways (low frequency) for most routes. Oftentimes, riding the bus takes much longer than driving. The University has a large population of potential riders who might ride the bus Downtown if it were more convenient. The City and Transpo should explore partnerships to fund an increase in the frequency on key routes to less than 15 minutes, allowing riders to confidently travel to and from Downtown without planning ahead. AMTRAK BUS STATION DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Built Form & Design Standards 103 Built Form & Design Standards Built Form & Design Standards 104DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 A Regulating plan to guide future development in Downtown As South Bend continues to evolve, it is crucial to guide the built environment and ensure that new developments have a positive impact on the public realm. These design standards offer guidance on best practices for Downtown. Retail Incentive Zone •Retail uses along Michigan Street should be incentivized in these locations to create an active retail destination Downtown Residential District Overlay •Allow smaller lot sizes within this zone to encourage a variety of housing types downtown •Provide flexibility on front yard setbacks to allow for a variety of street frontage conditions for residential units Mid-Block Connections •Important connections through the middle of blocks should be enhanced to improve the wanderability of downtown •Existing alleyways should be preserved and designated for use as a pedestrian way, access for back-of-house operations, or a combination of both. Focal Points •Preserve important views to enhance place-making opportunities •Loading docks, trash enclosures and parking access should be located away from significant corners and views. Built Form & Design Standards Chapin StLafayette BlvdLafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StMichigan StHill StMichigan StMain StMLK Jr. BlvdColfax Ave Lasalle Ave Marion St Linc o l n W a y W e s t Washington St Western Ave Wayne St Jefferson Blvd Monroe St South Bend AveS William StMID BLOCK CONNECTIONS RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OVERLAY RETAIL INCENTIVE ZONE FUTURE FOCAL POINTS HISTORIC & EXISTING FOCAL POINTS Sample St DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Built Form & Design Standards 105 CREATING AN ACTIVE, ENGAGING RETAIL ENVIRONMENT The streetscape offers an excellent opportunity for activation. The area immediately adjacent to the building face can be configured in a variety of ways depending on the uses inside the building. For retail and mixed-use buildings, seating, dining, and street furniture can be used to engage shoppers by extending the retail experience into the outdoors. Street furniture also includes bike infrastructure, such as bike racks and repair stations. Retail frontage guidelines •In areas with retail on the ground floor, hardscape can accommodate benches, bike infrastructure, seating, signage, and merchandise displays. Movable pots or planters provide versatile landscaping that can be relocated as needed. •In areas with ground-floor restaurants, design outdoor dining as private seating for retail tenants, ensuring clear access to buildings and visibility to open spaces. The dining area can include tables, seating, umbrellas, and movable pots, and planters. •In curbless environments, bollards can separate pedestrians from vehicles. Consider other creative solutions such as planter pots, seat walls, and curbed planting beds along with other vehicular deterrents in curbless environments. •Seasonal displays, pop-ups, and furnishings are encouraged to promote activity throughout the year. •Sidewalk seating, planters, signage and awnings, and portable heaters make the sidewalk a lively and inviting place year-round Retail Frontage Sidewalk seating, additional planting, diverse mix of store signage, awnings, and portable heaters make the sidewalk a lively and inviting place year-round Diverse sidewalk frontage with plantings, bike racks, potted plants, movable sidewalk seating, inviting storefronts, appropriately sized signage, and special paving String lights, movable planters, and high quality paving materials make an attractive retail frontage. Wide, operable restaurant windows bring energy out to the sidewalk and make a more inviting public environment. Clothing and goods displayed outside of retail stores attract shoppers and contribute to the streetscape Built Form & Design Standards 106DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Retail Frontage Clear Zone Remain Clear for pedestrians Marketing Zone Movable & outdoor furniture for retail uses Landscape Zone Tree Pits, landscaping and public furniture SIDEWALK ZONES FOR AN ACTIVE RETAIL FRONTAGE The sidewalks in front of downtown retail can be broken into three parts: the marketing zone, the clear zone, and the landscape zone. The marketing zone offers space for retailers to display signage or merchandise or for restaurants to locate outdoor seating. The clear zone must remain clear of any furniture or advertisements to allow for a clear flow of pedestrian traffic. The landscape zone protects the pedestrian from the street and moving traffic. Grated trees, landscaping, bioswales, and bike racks are appropriate in the landscape zone. Essential elements for a successful retail frontage •Canopies or awnings to provide shade and protection from the elements •Transparent glazing to allow visual connection into the ground floor spaces •Tasteful and appropriately sized signage •Seating for outdoor dining (Can be located in the Marketing zone or landscape zone) •Benches for seating •Street trees (Can be grated or in planter beds) •Individual storefront identity to break up the scale of the pedestrian experience •Movable planters 1 1 2 2 3 34 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Built Form & Design Standards 107 ATTRACTING PEOPLE DOWNTOWN TO LIVE REQUIRES THOUGHTFUL PLANNING FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS Two types of residential entries can be found in Downtown: multi-unit building entries and individual unit entries. Building entries for multi-unit buildings should direct residents and visitors to entrances through the use of canopies, signage, and transparent glazing. Individual unit entries should be separated from the street using a change in grade, screen walls, and plantings to create a sense of privacy in a busy urban district. Residential Design Guidelines •Design primary residential building entries so that they are easily recognizable and accessible •Minimize door swings opening directly onto sidewalk areas. Recess entries where possible to create more space to accommodate door swings •Consider overhangs, canopies, and awnings above entrances to protect pedestrians •Create a sense of privacy for individual unit entries by elevating the ground floor above the sidewalk, using steps, low walls, plantings, or other elements •Consider porches or stoops for individual unit entries (see following pages for more details on the types of individual unit entries) Residential Frontage Clear Zone Remain Clear for pedestrians Marketing Zone Landscaping & boundary walls to screen residential units Landscape Zone Tree Pits, landscaping or bioswales in this location Large Multi-Unit Building Entry Individual Unit Entry The ground floor of apartments can have individual unit entries that activate a downtown street Urban townhouses provide another housing option with individual entries to multi-level units 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 Built Form & Design Standards 108DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Residential Frontage • Apartment Clear Zone Remain Clear for pedestrians Terrace Zone Landscaping & Low walls to screen residential units Landscape Zone Tree Pits, landscaping or bioswales in this location SIDEWALK ZONES WITH NARROW RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACK For residential frontage, the area between the building and the curb falls into three zones: the terrace zone, the clear zone, and the landscape zone. The terrace zone belongs to individual ground-floor residential units. Within this zone, plantings, low walls, stoops, steps, and terraces are associated with the individual units. The clear zone must remain clear to allow for a free flow of pedestrian traffic. Plantings and greenery in the landscape zone help to soften the residential address and provide a buffer to the street. Essential elements for a successful residential frontage •Recessed entry to allow for semi-private terrace •Plantings to screen ground floor units •Street trees (Can be grated or in planter beds) •Individual unit entry canopies to provide shade and protection from the elements •Grade separation to create privacy for the ground floor occupants 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Built Form & Design Standards 109 SIDEWALK ZONES WITH A DEEPER RESIDENTIAL FRONT SETBACK Moving away from Downtown, toward the neighborhood, high density townhomes and duplexes with slightly more generous front yard setbacks provide an additional housing type for downtown. This frontage type is similar to that of the multi- family ground floor residential units, but has a slightly larger terrace zone and can potentially have more plantings and less paving in the landscape zone. This frontage type is ideally located at the edges of Downtown adjacent to surrounding neighborhood fabric. A sense of privacy for individual unit entries is created using steps, low walls, plantings, or other elements. Important elements for a successful residential frontage •Recessed entry to allow for semi-private terrace •Plantings to screen ground floor units •Street trees - in planter beds or fully planted landscape zone •Individual unit entry canopies to provide shade and protection from the elements •Steps to separate unit from the public pedestrian realm •Fences or walls with gates to separate the public from the semi-private realm Clear Zone Remain Clear for pedestrians Terrace Zone Landscaping & Low walls to screen residential units Landscape Zone Tree Pits, landscaping or bioswales in this location Residential Frontage • Townhouse 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Built Form & Design Standards 110DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 MANAGING SLOPING SITES TO ALLOW FOR A COMFORTABLE PUBLIC REALM In a Downtown setting, where many buildings have zero lot setbacks, it can be challenging to resolve long building facades and ground floor access without having a adverse affect on the sidewalk and public realm. To encourage a positive outcome on a site with grade change, it is important to: •Carefully understand the site grading during the early conceptual phases of design. •Work with the grade rather than against it. Use terraces to help create useable space and mediate grade changes.. •Carefully consider loading and parking entry locations. •Consider resolving the grade inside the first floor of the building with ramps and stairs. Allow for taller volumes in public spaces on the ground floor. •Recess front entries to mitigate running slope grade challenges for ADA accessibility. Street Frontage with Grade Change Slab Break Second floor slab Taller Floor to floor height at major corner building entry Slab Break Slab Break Utilize ramps and stairs in interior lobby & entry space to resolve change in grade. Exterior entrance remains flush with sidewalk What to avoid: resolving grade change by splitting sidewalk to the detriment of the public realm +4 +0 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Built Form & Design Standards 111 Significant Focal Points The All American Bank Building sits at a prominent location at the corner of Michigan and Washington Street WHERE THE IMPORTANT MOMENTS ARE IN DOWNTOWN TODAY As the City grows and changes, it is important to preserve the recognizable corners and views that are iconic in downtown. This diagram highlights prominent existing buildings and their existing view corridors, as well as important key focal points to consider in future developments. FUTURE FOCAL POINTS HISTORIC & EXISTING FOCAL POINTS Chapin StLafayette BlvdLafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StMichigan StHill StMichigan StMain StMLK Jr. BlvdColfax Ave Lasalle Ave Marion St Linc o l n W a y W e s t Washington St Western Ave Sample St Wayne St Jefferson Blvd Monroe St South Bend AveS William St Built Form & Design Standards 112DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 HOW TO KEEP ICONIC MOMENTS DOWNTOWN AND CREATE NEW ONES Historic & Existing Focal Points: •Step and angle new buildings back from the street edge to create sight lines to existing historic architectural resources •Restore and preserve existing buildings at focal point locations Future Focal Points: •Utilize higher quality building materials, attractive proportions, and creative massing to make character defining public spaces •Locate front doors at these key locations •Create an engaging ground floor environment •Avoid placing loading, parking and other back-of-house uses within direct view of these significant downtown moments •Plant and landscape appropriately to provide clear sight lines at the most prominent locations Significant Focal Points Setting development back from the edge of the sidewalk and inserting a new linear green along Wayne Street creates a long view of the historically significant St. Patrick’s Church The view-shed map showing the LaSalle Building and Morris Performing Arts Center important facades. The northwestern corner of the intersection of LaSalle Ave and Michigan Street will be an important corner for future development in that location. The view-shed map of the area of St. Patrick’s Church showing the proposed development set back to preserve the view of the church along Wayne Street St. St. Patrick’s Patrick’s ChurchChurch Proposed Proposed DevelopmentDevelopment Jon Hunt Jon Hunt PlazaPlaza Gwen Gwen Stiver ParkStiver Park W Wayne St E Colfax Ave E Lasalle Ave N Michigan StM L K J r B l v d Western AveS William StS Taylor StFranklin St DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Built Form & Design Standards 113 ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITY Alleys and pedestrian mid-block connections are useful tools for enhancing the wanderability of the City. When possible, try to preserve alleys that provide useful routes for pedestrians and make them fee safe and comfortable by using plantings, murals, lights, fixtures and special paving materials. Add windows and balconies to buildings with sides along alleys to add life and eyes on the public realm. Townhouses and townhouse-like frontage could face alleys to create mews and pedestrian oriented, mid-block conditions. New larger mixed- use developments can bridge these connections, but preserve the pedestrian connectivity at the street level. Alley & Mid-block Connections Restaurant seating, and connections to important buildings turned this alleyway into a pedestrian only connection. Plantings, seating, well designed fixtures, attractive signage, and high quality paving materials make this alley a place people feel comfortable gathering High quality paving materials delineate between the vehicle lane and the pedestrian zones. Newer buildings have windows, awnings,and entrances fronting the alley Townhouses facing a pedestrian mews with entry stoops and landscape beds create a desirable address for these for-sale townhouses in New York City New construction can preserve access to air and light while preserving mid-block connections. Water features, landscaping, string lights, and a restaurant activate this space Mixed-use alley with high quality paving, well lit retail storefronts, seating, and art Built Form & Design Standards 114DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 PARKING, UTILITY & LOADING SCREENING In an active, mixed-use district, parking, utilities, trash, and loading will be necessary features. Dumpsters, compactors, ganged meter service areas, and ground-mounted mechanical equipment areas such as condenser units for air conditioning must be screened from public view. Utility Screening Guidelines/Screening Methods •Landscaping may be used for screening if the appropriate height and density of the plantings are present. •Architectural walls with gates can be utilized to screen the utilities adequately. •Wood, composite, or metal fencing can be used, assuming fencing is tall enough to screen the utilities adequately. •Interior locations can be utilized, including parking garages and interior trash rooms. Additional screening inside parking garages may be added as appropriate. Screening & Locating Parking & Loading In this example the utilities and mechanical equipment are located within the building but still accessible from the street. The screening fencing and gate aligns with the building helping to create a consistent sidewalk and successfully masking the mechanical equipment. Parking entrances and loading docks should use the same materials as the main building to create a uniform architectural look. If possible, the building massing should ensure that they are slightly recessed from the main pedestrian path of travel.An example of dumpster screening utilizing high quality materials that add, instead of detract from the public realm. ON-STREET LOADING On-street loading may be provided in locations with neighborhoods serving retail, mixed-use buildings, or apartment buildings. Such areas should be designated in each project site plan. In this example the utilities and mechanical equipment are placed in the sidewalk impeding the flow of pedestrians, reducing walkability, and creating an unsightly view. This is not allowed. All utilities and mechanical equipment must be screened from the public domain. DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Built Form & Design Standards 115 OVERVIEW The built form of Downtown is guided by the South Bend Zoning Ordinance, including its zoning map. The Ordinance is a local law that governs the physical development of property, both the form and scale of buildings and the specific use of land. The future zoning map within this section proposes how each lot within Downtown should be zoned following adoption of this plan. Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend Zoning Ordinance, the aim of the future zoning map is to maintain and enhance Downtown’s pedestrian-oriented, urban environment. Automobile-focused development is discouraged. Parking areas should be hidden from view from streets when possible, and access should be carefully planned to minimize the potential for vehicle-pedestrian conflicts. Drive-throughs are discouraged, and if they are present, they should be designed not to be visible from the street. Billboards should not be located downtown; existing ones should be phased out. As properties are developed or reused, nonconforming conditions should be brought into conformance with the proposed zoning district shown, including landscaping, parking, lighting, signage, and building standards. This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units; doing so will permit people to find housing within downtown that meets their price and lifestyle needs. The South Bend Zoning Map divides the City into twelve zoning districts. Seven of these districts – U1, U3, UF, NC, DT, OS, and I – are proposed for Downtown. While their use may be appropriate, the U2 and U districts are not currently proposed for Downtown. The S1, S2, and C districts should not be used Downtown because of their suburban nature. FUTURE ZONING MAP Zoning & Building Types Intent Where It Is Appropriate The U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 District supports mostly single-unit detached dwellings, but well designed duplexes would also be appropriate. The U1 District features modest building setbacks and inviting frontages, such as porches and stoops. Urban Neighborhood 1U1 The U1 District is well suited for the residential areas in and adjacent to the River Bend and North St. Joseph Street Local Historic Districts. The plan would support rezoning properties within the U1 District to the U2 District for projects that augment the historic neighborhood character. The U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 District supports a full range of housing types, from single-unit dwellings to large multi- unit buildings, placed at small setbacks. Buildings in the U3 District may be built up to four stories in height. Urban Neighborhood 3U3 The U3 District is appropriate for scattered areas on the fringe of Downtown, including areas where it provides a transition to lower-density neighborhoods. URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 1 KEY URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 3 URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD FLEX NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER DOWNTOWN INDUSTRIAL OPEN SPACE DOWNTOWN BOUNDARY Built Form & Design Standards 116DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Intent Where It Is Appropriate The DT Downtown District supports the development of South Bend’s core into a high- intensity, mixed use urban area. The NC Neighborhood Center District supports higher intensity, mixed-use urban centers, often near the intersection of major streets. Buildings usually have small or no setbacks and can be up to four stories. The UF Urban Flex District supports a full range of housing types, together with limited small-scale commercial uses. Buildings typically have small setbacks and are two to four stories. Urban Neighborhood FlexUF Neighborhood CenterNC DowntownDT The DT District is appropriate for the Downtown core, including areas on both sides of the St. Joseph River. The UF District is proposed for areas outside the Downtown core, including the west side of St. Joseph Street and along Taylor Street. Properties zoned U3 District may be rezoned to the UF District to permit small- scale commercial and institutional uses complementary to their context. The NC District is well suited for blocks immediately outside the Downtown core, including along William Street and along Michigan Street near the Monroe Park neighborhood. As necessary, properties within the Renaissance District may be rezoned to the NC District to support mixed- use projects including a manufacturing component. Properties zoned U3 District may be rezoned to the NC District to permit small-scale commercial and institutional uses complementary to their context. Open SpaceOSIndustrialI The I Industrial District supports medium- to high-intensity industrial uses, typically grouped along highways and major streets and separated from residential uses. Heavy industry, gas stations, and vehicle sales and service uses are discouraged on properties zoned I District within the Downtown planning area. The OS Open Space District supports the development of public parks and other open spaces. The OS District is appropriate for publicly owned park spaces, including Leeper, Gwen Stiver, Pier, Plaza, and Seitz Parks and Jon Hunt Plaza, and any new or expanded public parks in Downtown. The I District is proposed for the southwest corner of the Downtown planning area, south of the railroad tracks. DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Built Form & Design Standards 117 U1 U3 UF NC DT Urban Neighborhood 1 Urban Neighborhood 3 Urban Neighborhood Flex Neighborhood Center Downtown The table on the following pages illustrates the character of different building types and shows in which zoning districts they are permitted. Building types do not apply to the OS or I zoning districts,U3U3 UFUFUF NCNCNC Zoning Districts Apartment HouseStacked FlatsShopMid-Rise / Tower DT DT DT DT Building Types Built Form & Design Standards 118DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Carriage HouseDetached HouseCottage CourtDuplex U3U3U3U3U3 UFUFUFUFUFU1U1U1 NCNC Cottage court photos (top to bottom): michaelwatkinsarchitect.com kerneyhomes.com cottagecourt.com Townhouse DT DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Historic Preservation 119 Historic Preservation Historic Preservation 120DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 What remains needs to be preserved and reinvigorated to make Downtown a more welcoming place for living and working. WHY HISTORIC PRESERVATION? Historic preservation provides an opportunity to breathe new life into the heart of Downtown and reactivate South Bend’s historic buildings. Historic properties tell the story of South Bend’s development, from its industrial roots to its evolving urban landscape. The revitalization of these properties contributes to both cultural vibrancy and economic sustainability. Small businesses have been shown to favor and thrive in historic buildings, and well-maintained historic architecture is linked to increases in property values, foot traffic, and greater community engagement. Successful rehabilitation of a historic buildings often spurs additional investment nearby. In the context of renewed interest in urban living, historic architecture also serves as a desirable draw and feature of walkable downtowns. Historic Preservation SOUTH BEND HISTORIC RESOURCES Sample StChapin StLafayette BlvdLafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StMichigan StHill StMichigan StFellows StMain StMLK Jr. BlvdColfax Ave Lasalle Ave Marion St Linc o l n W a y W e s t Washington St Western Ave Wayne St Jefferson Blvd Monroe St South Bend AveS William St DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Historic Preservation 121 Preservation Principles for Downtown 1. Bring active uses to historic structures 2. Preserve original building materials and repair damaged facades 3. Engage the public realm with active uses, transparent glazing, and improved signage and lighting at the street 4. When adding to historic buildings, be sensitive to the historic structure and be mindful of setbacks, massing, character, and materiality These are four key guidelines for the restoration, reuse, and renovation of historic properties in Downtown. The level of intervention necessary on each property varies, but these guidelines are applicable to all historic structures, not just the specific buildings included in this section. For additional guidance on best practices see the South Bend Historic Preservation Standards. It is a series of guidelines and best practices about the treatment of historic properties, building materials, alterations to existing structures and proposed new structures. Historic Preservation 122DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 INDIANA LANDMARKS HISTORIC VISIONING PROPERTIES This section highlights and creates a vision for eleven properties that are important, at risk, landmarks. Additional downtown historic resources are included on the map. 1 6 27 3 8 4 9 5 10 •316 W Jefferson Boulevard •740 S Michigan Street •425 S Michigan Street •112 W Colfax Avenue •435 S Michigan Street •212-216 S Michigan Street •215-217 S Lafayette Boulevard •219-225 S Lafayette Boulevard •228 S Michigan Street •235 S Michigan Street •229 S Michigan Street 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 11 11 Historic Preservation Sample St INDIANA LANDMARKS HISTORIC VISIONING PROPERTIES SOUTH BEND HISTORIC RESOURCES Chapin StLafayette BlvdLafayette BlvdMain StMichigan StMichigan StHill StMichigan StFellows StMain StMLK Jr. BlvdColfax Ave Lasalle Ave Marion St Linc o l n W a y W e s t Washington St Western Ave Wayne St Jefferson Blvd Monroe St South Bend AveS William St DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Historic Preservation 123 1. STATE THEATER 212-216 S Michigan Street The National Register-listed State Theater (“Blackstone Theater”) was completed in 1921 and was designed by Henry L. Newhouse, known for theaters in the Chicago area. The State Theater ceased operations as a theater in 1977 and again in 1996, after a three-year attempt to reopen. The theater has been vacant since 2016. The South Bend Redevelopment Commission holds a facade easement on the west-facing, main facade. Ahead of its time, the State Theater remains an icon in the heart of Downtown. As one of two Vaudeville era theaters left in South Bend, reactivation of this building would give new energy to the South Michigan corridor and retail heart of the City. The Classical revival style theater retains it’s original facade complete with multistory terra cotta columns, urns, and heavy entablature. The later-added marquee has become a defining feature of the street. •Ground floor retail/commercial space would establish the essential street-facing retail spaces on the 200 block of South Michigan •Marquee could be used creatively, not only as business advertisement, but for community engagement, art and public encouragement •The theater portion of the building could be reactivated to fill a gap in medium sized venues (seating 800-1000) •Office spaces on the second floor can support the operations of a theater or be adapted for local business spaces Original building facade above on right side of photo circa 19XX Original building facade above on right side of photo circa 19XX Historic Properties Historic Preservation 124DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Historic Preservation 125 What’s Underneath? •Original brick construction with patterns and recessed areas that create interest and depth •Decorative terra cotta inlays, cornice and window trim further enhance the facade •Original window openings maximize the natural light and balance the overall facade Clean and point original brickRemove metal facade Restore Terra cotta cornice, inlays and belt bands Street trees and other plantings moved into curb bump-outs to clear the walking path Transparent windows with activity on the interior 2. 215-217 S LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD Built around 1917, this building housed the Cadillac Motor Sales Company and garage. Over the next half century, various auto dealers and one boat dealer occupied the building. In the late 1990s, Herrman & Goetz purchased the building and covered the original facade. Today the building sits vacant. Historically, this site was a mixed use site featuring a sales floor, service garage and general office space. •Reuse would provide multiple retail or commercial spaces •Potential for residential units or on-site small scale manufacturing on the second floor or rear of ground floor Historic Preservation 126DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 3. 219-225 S LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD Built around 1927, the building was occupied by the Richard R. Kuehn Company auto dealer, one of many auto dealerships that would reside in this building. In 1932, the building was briefly used as a temporary post office while the new post office and federal building was being constructed. Historically, this was a mixed use site featuring a sales floor, service garage and general office space. •Introduce residential units on the second floor or possible use of the second floor as gallery or artists’ spaces •Create a ground floor retail environment with large storefronts and updated signage to engage with the pedestrian environment Slightly altered original building facade circa 1980 Enlarge second floor windows to original size Bring back operable windows Alter ground level store fronts DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Historic Preservation 127 4. 228 S MICHIGAN STREET Built in 1926 after a fire destroyed the previous building, Greenblatt’s Fur Shop occupied the building, and used the first floor as a showroom and the upper floors as manufacturing space. In 1987, parts of the facade were restored and a false metal front that was added in 1949 was removed. Historically, the goods sold here were manufactured on site. •Reintroduce small scale manufacturing on-site with sales and showroom up front on the ground floor •Potential to add upper floor residential units Original building facade seen at the far right of the photo Circa late 1920s. Reconstruct cornice to appropriate proportions Clean and point original brick Restore original bronze windows A 2-store front wide single business on the main level Historic Preservation 128DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Original building facade above on right side of photo circa 1920s Remove sun room additions from south facade Restore cast iron cornice Reintroduce storefront to west facade Remove paint clean and point original brick 5. 235 S MICHIGAN STREET The current building dates to 1924, when the previous 1890s building was extended and renovated. After the alteration, the building featured store space along both West Wayne and South Michigan Streets and office spaces on the upper floors. The first floor was converted to restaurant space in the 1980s. Storefronts drew foot traffic from both W. Wayne and S. Michigan streets. •Introduce residential or office units on the second, third and forth floors and possible use of the roof as an amenity space •Create varied ground floor storefronts that engage the pedestrian walking from W. Wayne Street or along the Michigan Street Retail Core •The Wayne street facade offers opportunity for multiple retail and commercial configurations DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Historic Preservation 129 Original building facade above on right side of photo circa 19XX Remove 1960s metal facade and awning Restore original stone facade Existing Dainty Maid Food Hall Reintroduce store front commercial spaces 6. 229 S MICHIGAN STREET The Center City Building as it stands today encompasses an early 20th century building designed to look like multiple storefronts. Until 1943, part of the current building was in use as Merchants National Bank. When the bank closed, the Grand Leader department store expanded, and in 1960 the building was extensively remodeled and the steel facade installed. Original stone lies under the 1960s metal facade. •Reestablish storefronts that encourage double facing retail •Large square footage offers opportunities for mixed use including retail, small scale manufacturing, a boutique hotel, studios and office space •Original facade brings interest and connects the future to the historic walkable retail corridor of South Michigan Historic Preservation 130DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Restore original brick and terra cotta facade Reintroduce store front commercial spaces 7. 316 W JEFFERSON BOULEVARD This stone and brick building was completed in 1924 for the Knights of Columbus and was designed by Nicol, Sholer, and Hoffman of Lafayette, Indiana. The building was purchased by the Indiana Club in 1936, though it is now vacant. The building was a pillar of early 20th century social life. •Create multiple retail or art spaces on the ground floor, showcasing activity inside with transparent glass •Make use of the upper floor ballroom as a mid-size venue space or high-ceilinged lofts •Flexible 1-4 retail spaces, commercial, event and office opportunities •Should not be residential on ground floor DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Historic Preservation 131 8. 740 S MICHIGAN STREET This brick and terra cotta building was built in 1928 by the Indiana Lumber and Manufacturing Company to act as a showroom for their lumber. The building originally stood in front of the company’s sprawling lumber yard. In 1940, Bendix Local 9 bought the building for use as its union hall, linking it to South Bend’s rich labor history. 9. 425 S MICHIGAN STREET This brick building was built in 1929, and Sears, Roebuck and Co. moved in shortly after its completion. Sears left the building in 1949, and the locally-known Inwood’s Store moved in. Inwood’s remained in the building until the store’s final years in 1989, Historic Preservation 132DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 10. 112 W COLFAX AVENUE This building was built in 1901, with a new and secondhand store on the first floor and residences on the second floor. In 1914, a saloon opened in the building, but it was almost immediately placed into receivership. The Colfax Restaurant opened in part of the building in 1921, and by 1969, the Colfax Restaurant (“The Loft”) had expanded to the rest of the building, which has held restaurants since. Henry Greenblatt and Phillip Smith built this commercial building in 1922. The space originally offered eight separate store spaces along with offices. Throughout its history, the building has hosted a variety of businesses, the most notable being the Whitmer-McNease Music Company. 11. 435 S MICHIGAN STREET DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Implementation 133 Implementation Implementation 134DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Implementation Strategies From the beginning of the process, the City of South Bend approached the Downtown South Bend 2045 plan through the lens of implementability. This informed the selection criteria for the interventions, the vetting and development of action steps, and the intentional involvement of partners early in the process. The plan is based in market projections of what is realistic and achievable in the 20-year timeframe. The implementation strategy laid out in this chapter addresses lead responsibilities and roles, partnerships, and timeframes. FUNDING SOURCES Public Funding Sources Public funding sources form the base of the capital stack for projects with public benefit. Public funding sources are appropriate for projects such as: •Creation of public gathering space and parks •Street transformations and public right-of-way projects •Improvements to walking and bicycling networks •Utility improvements •Green infrastructure and drainage improvements •Public-use buildings (community centers, museums, schools, libraries, government facilities, etc.) •Financial incentives for private development projects that are not yet market feasible (such as low- or no-interest financing, bonds, 99-year land leases on public land, tax credits, small grants, etc.) Private Funding Sources Private funding sources typically fund the majority of private development (for-profit buildings and uses on privately owned land). Private funding sources typically include: •Conventional bank debt •Subordinated debt •Private capital and equity Philanthropic Funding Sources Philanthropic grants should act primarily as the gap equity for both public and private projects. The intent is to ensure that grants from donors and foundations are leveraging the maximum public and private sources first. Grant requirements will be defined to ensure the desired impact. How will projects be implemented? •Public-private partnerships (PPPs) •Publicly-funded and publicly-led projects within rights-of- way and on publicly-owned land •Incentives and improved economic environment for private investment •Ordinance and policy updates •Public support for taxes and millages •Rezoning and entitlement of strategic parcels •Leveraging state and philanthropic grants •Incremental improvements to quality-of-life Example Funding Stack for a Private Project Example Funding Stack for a Non-Profit Project State & Federal grants & bonds Leveraged Private Investment Philanthropic Funding for Gaps not covered by other sources Total Project Cost Example Funding Stack for a Public Project Local match and/or tax Conventional Bank Debt Owner/Developer Equity Public Incentives Philanthropic Grants Subordinated Debt Total Project Cost Non-Profit Capital Fundraising Campaigns Public Incentives Philanthropic Grants Total Project Cost DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Implementation 135 Downtown Tomorrow •MarMain •Madison Lifestyle District (North Block) •Morris Development Residential •Development in Process Phase 1 •Liberty Tower Phase IV •Lafayette Building •Four Winds Field •Stadium Flats •Diamond View •SoMa Lofts •The Monreaux •Riverfront West Crowe Building Leeper Park Howard Park Navarre St Marion St Madison St Wayne St Western Ave Colfax Ave Lasalle Ave Linc o l n W a y W e s t Monroe St South StMain StLafayette BlvdMichigan StWilliam StTaylor StChapin StDr M.L.K. Jr BlvdSt Joseph RiverDEVELOPMENT IN PROCESS TODAY Established Program Will not change substantially 2045 Flexible Program Could have significant adjustment PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY SITES 1 12 23 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 Implementation 136DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Plan Implementation Matrix FOCUS AREA 1: THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN 1.1 Retail Core along Michigan Street 1.11 Sidewalk and Storefront Improvements — enhancements to outdoor dining districts, facade improvements City of South Bend, business and building owners in the Michigan Street core 1.12 City Center Place Building & Facade Improvements — Adaptive reuse with ground floor retail uses, restoration of the historic terracotta facade Private owners, City of South Bend 1.13 State Theater Adaptive Reuse — adaptive reuse of the building for an arts or entertaining use, restoration of the historic facade Private owners, City of South Bend, arts organizations 1.2 Jon Hunt Memorial Plaza 1.21 Morris Performing Arts Center Addition — expansion of the building to add event space, restrooms, and circulation The Morris Performing Arts Center 1.22 Close Michigan Street & Update Plaza — enhancements to the public space and addition of active retail City of South Bend, arts organizations and food & beverage operator 1.3 The Town Square 1.31 Former College Football Hall of Fame — Adaptive reuse of the building or demolition and construction of a new family-friendly destination use City of South Bend, food & beverage operator 1.32 1st Source Center — Ground floor activation west of the atrium entrance Private owner, City of South Bend (incentives) 1.33 High-Density Housing — Development of high-density housing on vacant or underutilized lots along Michigan Street Private owner, City of South Bend (incentives) This matrix highlights the short- medium- and long-term action items, and potential partners that will move this community vision forward. Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Lead Responsibility Timeline DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Implementation 137 FOCUS AREA 1: THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN 1.4 The Century Center & Jefferson Blvd. 1.41 Century Center Intervention — Renovation and reconfiguration of the Century Center to add additional exhibition & prefunction space at the corner of M.L.K. Blvd. and Jefferson Blvd. City of South Bend 1.42 Jefferson Blvd. Realignment — Reconnect Jefferson Blvd. more directly to Downtown retail district City of South Bend 1.5 A Big Idea For the Future: A Signature Riverfront Park 1.51 Century Center Intervention — Major renovation and reconfigu- ration of the Century Center to remove the portion of the building north of the Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. entrance City of South Bend 1.52 Signature Downtown Riverfront Park — Creation of a down- town riverfront park in the location of the northern portion of the Century Center; improved connections to the island and river- front trail system City of South Bend, food & beverage operator Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Lead Responsibility Timeline Implementation 138DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 FOCUS AREA 2: INNOVATION & INSTITUTIONAL CATALYSTS 2.1 Tech & Talent Innovation District 2.11 Phase 1 Renovation of the Tribune Building — Major renovation of the Tribune Building and building of additional tech office space University of Notre Dame Development Partner 2.12 Tech & Talent District Future Phases — Building on the cat- alytic effect of Phase 1, future phases will add new additional office, rehab historic buildings that fill in many of the vacant lots adjacent to the Tribune building University of Notre Dame, Additional Tech business partners Development Partner 2.13 Transformation of Lafayette Street — narrow existing pavement, widen sidewalks, utilize pavers & street plantings to improve the pedestrian quality of Lafayette to create a unified streetscape experience for the Tech and Talent District City of South Bend 2.2 Beacon Health 2.21 Hospital Expansion — $230 million expansion for additional hospital beds and patient care facilities Beacon Health 2.22 Improved Pedestrian Connections & Public Space — Promote walkable connections from Beacon Health into adjacent park & neighborhoods, add attractive gathering spaces Beacon Health, City of South Bend 2.3 Sports & Entertainment District 2.31 Stadium Enhancements — Improvements, additional seating, new club building, party decks, and suites Four Winds Field 2.32 Parking Deck — Parking deck to serve the Sports & Entertainment District, Transit hubs, and Renaissance District, opening up current parking fields for development City of South Bend 2.33 Mixed-Use Buildings in Vacant Lots — Development of high-density housing and retail in adjacent vacant lots Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Lead Responsibility Timeline DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Implementation 139 FOCUS AREA 2: INNOVATION & INSTITUTIONAL CATALYSTS 2.4 Renaissance District 2.41 Transformation of Building 84 & Studebaker Administration Building — Renovating and adaptively reusing the existing Studebaker Campus buildings to create a tech campus Studebaker Building 84 LLC, Additional tech & educational partners 2.42 Mixed-Use Development — Bring additional uses and infill adja- cent vacant lots Studebaker Building 84 LLC, Additional tech & development partners Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Lead Responsibility Timeline Implementation 140DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 FOCUS AREA 3: NEIGHBORHOODS 3.1 Riverfront West 3.11 High-density Rental Developments — Development of mul- tifamily buildings along the riverfront within a well connected new neighborhood that integrates into the existing street net- work Private owner, City of South Bend (incentives) 3.12 Mixed-Use and Commercial Uses — Development of hotel, ballroom, retail and parking deck to support Century Center activities Private owner, City of South Bend (incentives) 3.13 For-sale Residential Development — Development of fee-sim- ple, for sale housing on the southern half of the neighborhood, in close proximity to other single-family housing Homebuilder or Development Partner, City of South Bend (incentives) 3.14 Public Space Network — Coordination of residential develop- ments to improve public space connectivity to the riverfront trail system City of South Bend 3.2 Downtown North Neighborhoods 3.21 Mix of Housing Developments — Incentivize development of a range of housing types in close proximity to new jobs, infilling vacant and underutilized lots Private owner, City of South Bend (incentives) 3.22 Madison Lifestyle District— Bring high density housing & addi- tional services to support new housing Development Partner, City of South Bend 3.3 Western Avenue Transformation 3.31 Phase 1 Mixed-Income Housing — Replace the Rabbi Shulman building and Monroe Circle townhouses with mixed-income housing and community amenities and gathering space City of South Bend, Housing Authority of South Bend, Community Foundation of St. Joseph County 3.32 Future Redevelopment of Housing Authority Western Avenue Properties — Improve current housing, add new housing, and connect to and build on Phase 1 initiative City of South Bend, Housing Authority of South Bend, Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, KROC Center Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Lead Responsibility Timeline DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Implementation 141 FOCUS AREA 4: PUBLIC REALM 4.1 Gateways to Downtown — Improve entrances to downtown with landscaping, art, lighting, and signage City of South Bend 4.2 Riverfront and Gathering Spaces — Ensure public access to the riverfront with all private development and rehabilitate closed riverfront trails to create a comprehensive system City of South Bend, Private Partners 4.3 Streetscapes for People — Plant street trees, include planting buffers and bioswales between cars and pedestrian walkways, improve street crossings City of South Bend 4.4 Multi-modal Connectivity — Implement proposed bike trails, and complete connections between trails and bike lanes to have a complete connected network City of South Bend 4.5 Transit — Increase frequency of key bus routes to 15 minutes or less City of South Bend, Transpo 4.6 Union Station — Relocate the Amtrak Station to Union Station and work with NICTD to implement their 20 year plan for a downtown South Shore station City of South Bend, Amtrak, NICTD Action Potential PartnersLead Responsibility Timeline City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+ Years Implementation 142DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Appendix 143 Appendix Appendix 144DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 Table of Contents Appendix 137 Historic Preservation 139 Under Separate Cover Market Analysis Report Parking Analysis Report January-March 2024 Community Engagement Summary DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Appendix 145 •South Bend Tribune Building, 225 West Colfax Ave •Morris Performing Arts Building, Palace Theatre, 211 North Michigan St •Palais Royale, 105 West Colfax Ave •LaSalle Grill, Historic St. Jospeh Hotel, 115 West Colfax •Griffon Bookstore, Kerr & Co Building, 121 West Colfax Ave •Singer Sewing Machine Factory, 403 East Madison St •Singer Sewing Machine Factory, 425 East Madison St •James Madison School 832 North Lafayette Blvd •North Pumping Station 820 North Michigan St. •MarMain Apartments 125 West Marion St. •Scottish Rite 427 North Main St. •South Bend Civic Theatre 403 North Main St •United Methodist Church 333 North Main St. •Geyer Building, 341,343,345 Lincoln Way West •340 Lincoln Way West •NIPSCO Building, 307 North Michigan St (N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) •St. Joseph Station, 109 East LaSalle Ave •LaSalle Hotel, 237 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd •Hoffman Hotel, 120 West LaSalle Ave •Frederickson Candy Store, 314 West LaSalle Street •W.R. Hinkle Building, 223-225 North Lafayette South Bend Historic Resources 1 1 6 6 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 9 910 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 20 21 Historic Preservation Appendix 146DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 •South Bend Home Telephone Company Building, 212 West Colfax Ave •I&M Electric Company Building, 220 West Colfax Ave •Brown Building 226 West Colfax Ave •Berteling Building, 228 West Colfax Ave •Central Automotive, 135 North Lafayette Blvd •Grace Building, 312/314 West Colfax Ave •Central High, 330 West Colfax Ave •St. James Episcopal Church, 117 North Lafayette Blvd •113-117 North Main Street •Madison Oyster Bar, 133 North Main St. •127 North Michigan Street •125 North Michigan Street •123 North Michigan Street •American Trust Company Building, 111 West Washington St •JMS Building, 108 North Main St •Remedy Building, 402 West Washington •First Presbyterian Church, 101 South Lafayette Blvd •The Tower Building, 216/218 West Washington St •Lafayette/Dean Building, 115 South Lafayette Blvd •2nd County Courthouse, 112 South Lafayette Blvd •3rd County Courthouse, 101 South Main St •122 South Michigan •Jefferson Building, Sherland Building, 105 East Jefferson Blvd •Farmers Security Building, 133 South Main St •125 South Lafayette •315-319 West Jefferson Boulevard •Trigon Building, Knights of Pythias Building, 224 West Jefferson Blvd •Federal Building Courthouse, 204 South Main St •Citizen’s National Bank, 112 West Jefferson Blvd •Robertson’s Department Store, •Central Union Telephone Company Building, 227 South Main Street 31 33 34 35 32 36373839 40 41 42 43 44454647 48 49 50 51 52 36 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 South Bend Historic Resources DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026Appendix 147 •Paragon Building, Standard Oil Building, 221 West Wayne St •Spenner Garage, 321 West Wayne Street •Diamond and Diamond Law, 405 West Wayne Street •Hager Company Building, 220 South William Street •222 South William Street •301 South Lafayette Boulevard •Franklin Trust Building, 319 South Main St •Hibberd Building, 321 South Main St •Wolter Building, 526 West Western Avenue •Old Synagogue, 410 South Taylor Street •Hope Mission, Ries Furniture Company, Lafayette Furniture, 432 South Lafayette Boulevard •Olivet A.M.E. Church, 310 West Monroe Street •Shafstall Battery Company, 112 West Monroe Street •510 South Main Street •Monarch Printing Company, 516 South Michigan Street •Breskin Building, 530 South Michigan Street •536 South Main Street •Claeys Candy, 525 South Taylor St •Union Station, 506 West South St •Building 84/Building 113, 635 South Lafayette Blvd •Studebaker Administration Building, 635 South Main St •Vandalia Station, 711 South Main St •Whiteman Brothers Building, 702 South Michigan Street •Grace Methodist Church, St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, 760 South Michigan St •Commerce Center, I&M Power Plant, 401 East Colfax Ave •Stephenson Mills, 322 East Colfax Ave 59 72 60 73 61 74 62 75 63 76 64 77 65 78 5354 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 57 55 56 53 66 54 67 55 68 56 69 57 70 58 71 South Bend Historic Resources Appendix 148DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN | SOUTH BEND, INDIANA | MARCH 2026 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS March 10, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception at 915 Harrison Avenue Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 Biam:a I 1rado City lt:rk. 'oulh Bend, l! Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your March 23, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your April 13, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the April 6, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall I 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 14-26 Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 BILL NO. 14-26 Bianca Tirado ORDINANCE NO. City Clerk. South Bend, IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 915 HARRISON AVENUE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE :AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow a two-unit dwelling NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 915 Harrison Avenue In order to permit a two-unit dwelling. SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety,comfort, community moral standards,convenience,or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located, and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan; SECTION IV.Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. 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 2 - City of South Bend 215 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - Suite 500, South Bend, IN 46601 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Variance - Special Exception Property Information l Tax Key Number: 018-1072-3037 icLo,3.'a Address: 915 Harrison Ave, South Bend, IN 46616 Owner: Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. Zoning: U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 a J a r Project Summary: We propose the development of a new construction side-by-side duplex as part of new infill development in the near northwest neighborhood. The duplex will be two 2-BR units, and designed to be contextual with the surrounding neighborhood. Requested Action Special Exception/ Use Variance— complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: Dwelling - 2 Units Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 Bianca IIrado City Clerk South Bend. IN Required Documents 0 Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) 0 Site Plan drawn to scale 0 Filing Fee Criteria for Decision Making Special Exception -if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. 1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: Proposed use of a duplex (two-family residence) fits within the neighborhood context and character. The project will be similar to the size of a single family residence and will not be injurious in any way. 2)The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: Proposed use of a duplex (two-family residence) fits within the neighborhood context and character. The project will be designed as an infill development that will match the character of the neighborhood, and will put a vacant lot back to re-use. 3)The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: The character of the district includes many examples of side-by-side duplex properties, designed to be the size of a single family home. The design of the project will be contextual in massing and materials. 4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: The petition is consistent with the City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (2006) Objective H1.1: Encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. The petition is also consistent with the Near Northwest Neighborhood Plan 2019) to "encourage new development to respond to the existing character", and "thoughtful integration of missing middle housing types can provide housing affordability and housing choice" Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) - if applicable State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. Please address how the project meets the following criteria: 1)The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, because: 2)The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, because: 3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property, because: 4)The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because: 5) The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of the property, because: Contact Information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. Address: 1007 Portage Ave South Bend, IN 46616 Name: Address: Name: Address: Contact Person: Name: Kathy Schuth / Jeff Stanifer Address: 1007 Portage Ave South Bend, 1N 46616 Phone Number: 574 232 9182 nnndirector@nearnorthwest.org E-mail: By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property Owner (s) Signatures: Dyitd.ly Synod by Kathy Schuh Kathy Schuth ON`° '°'S h"`'°" ' Nagnna.naod,'nc.ou. hrwdiredOr naarroM.wsl.org,c=l:S Onto 2026 O1.30 18 01 24-1K00 City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS March 10, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception at 1245 E. Madison Street Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 H1ancu 1"1rado City Clerk .. outh J:lcnd, I Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your March 23, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your April 13, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the April 6, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall I 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 15-26 Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 BILL NO. 15-26 Bianca I irado City Clerk, South Bend, IN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1245 E.MADISON STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow a two-unit dwelling NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 1245 E. Madison Street In order to permit a two-unit dwelling. SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety,comfort, community moral standards, convenience, or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located,and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan; SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This-Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the mayor,and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. 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 2 - City of South Bend 215 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - Suite 500, South Bend, IN 46601 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Variance - Special Exception Property Information Tax Key Number 71-09-06-360-015.000-026 Filed in Clerk's Office Address: 1245 E Madison Mar 11, 2026 Owner Nathanael Sprunger Bianca'lirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN Zoning: U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 Project Summary: Construction of a duplex thoughtfully designed to resemble a larger single family home. Requested Action E Special Exception/ Use Variance — complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: Dwelling- 2 Units E Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: 3/41)4 Required Documents J Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) O Site Plan drawn to scale Filing Fee Criteria for Decision Making Special Exception - if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. 1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: This is simply a 2 unit dwelling 2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: The dwelling will take the place of the existing inferior dwelling. As such, the surrounding properties will likely enjoy an increased property value. 3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: The dwelling will be constructed mostly to resemble a detached home. 4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: This construction helps address the "missing middle" while still maintaining the character of the neighborhood. Contact Information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: Nathanael Sprunger Address: 1511 E Jefferson Blvd South Bend, IN 46617 Name: Address: Name: Address: Contact Person: Name: Nathanael Sprunger Address: 1511 E Jefferson Blvd South Bend, IN 46617 Phone Number: 574-242-2222 Nathan.sprunger@gmail.com E-mail: By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property Owner (s) Signatures: Housing -,-'-- Housing A range of housing strategies will help ensure the Northeast Neighborhood is a successful.diverse.mixed-income area. Market Extremes Missing Middle Repair and Quality In parts of the Northeast Neighborhood,especially Several tactics can be employed to encourage A mix of housing types and price points can Housing repair assistance can allow neighborhood near the University of Notre Dame,affordable an adequate supply of housing at various price mean that housing is avaliable for people of all residents to stay in their homes as they age. houses have been replaced with high-priced points. household types and income levels.One way Code Enforcement can ensure that houses and units. In some cases,this process has included • Multi-unit housing can usually be built and to support this mix is through"missing middle" their yards are kept in acceptable condition;in the consolidation of residential lots for a single-offered at a lower cost per unit than detached housing.Missing middle housing is a range of particular,the City's Rental Safety Verification family house,leading to fewer housing units. houses. house-scale buildings with multiple units—Program Code can assure a level of quality for Other houses are used as second homes for A nonprofit community land trust,which compatible in scale and form with detached rental housing units. out-of-town owners or exclusively for short-term would own the land and steward it for the single-family houses—located in a walkable rentals through platforms such as Airbnb or Vrbo. community's benefit,could be established to neighborhood.This housing is called"missing" Together,these factors constrain the supply of ensure long-term housing affordability. because zoning regulations had made it difficult housing in those areas and increase prices well • The short-term rental of houses not having a or impossible to build over the last half-century beyond what most households would be able to permanent occupant could be restricted.and"middle"because it sits in the middle of a afford. In stronger market areas,Lot consolidations spectrum between detached single-family houses should be discouraged.and mid-rise to high-rise apartment buildings,in Conversely,in other parts of the Northeast In weaker market areas,pre-approved building terms of form,scale,number of units,and often, Neighborhood.most often in Its southern plans for residential structures and grants affordability. and eastern portions,the cost of constructing to construct sewer laterals are among the or rehabilitating housing is greater than the potential ways to make new construction of Often seen in South Bend in the form of duplexes, appraised value of the property once it is attainable housing units possible. townhouses,and small apartment buildings, completed.This financial gap is a barrier to the • Additionally,housing providers,both for-profit missing middle housing was part of the historic supply of quality,attainable housing. and nonprofit,can use tax credits,government development of the city Many of these types grants.and other financing tools to rehabilitate can still offer opportunities for ownership and or build new housing units for lower-income for the amenities that can be found in detached households.Some of these affordable units houses or in large apartment buildings.The South could be dedicated specifically for senior Bend Zoning Ordinance has been reformed to housing. promote missing middle housing,but changes to the zoning map for the neighborhood can further encourage these units. 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SITE PLAN 57.4]u A 8P7801t s ezDc Ta sb ]!YA 1245 MAD ISO N City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS March 10, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception at 1010 Fuerbringer Street Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 Bianca I irndo ity l.:rk oulh 13end, fN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your March 23, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your April 13, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the April 6, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall I 215 5. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 16-26 Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 BILL NO. 16-26 Bianca Tiraau City Clerk, South Bend, IN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010 FUERBRINGER STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow a two-unit dwelling NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 1010 Fuerbringer Street In order to permit a two-unit dwelling. SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety,comfort,community moral standards, convenience,or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located, and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan; SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. 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 2 - City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson - Suite 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Variance - Special Exception Property Information Tax Key Number: 018-1030-1330 Address: V/L Adj 1010 Fuerbringer, South Bend, IN 46616 Owner: Jose Guevara Zoning: U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 Project Summary: Construction of a residential duplex in the City of South Bend, with the purpose of providing new housing solutions that benefit the local community, in alignment with the development objectives established by the city. Requested Action 11 Special Exception/ Use Variance — complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested:Duplex construction Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 Bianca !multi City Clerk South Bend. IN Required Documents 0 Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale Q Filing Fee Criteria for Decision Making Special Exception -if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. 1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: The construction of the duplex will facilitate the achievement of the social objectives of Sustainable Housing Development, to guarantee the community a healthy life and promote the well-being of all age groups. The construction o the duplex has an efficient living space, adequate ventilation. We will adhere to the laws, and we will ensure that our main mission prevails, building new houses to promote the best quality of life, in modern homes, with spaces designed for excellent coexistence. Housing is the space where the educational and cultural values of the entire community are recreated. 2)The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: The proposed housing is designed at a scale and with materials that are consistent with the surrounding structures, respecting required setbacks and the established character of the neighborhood; ensuring the preservation of the area's residential nature and the overall tranquility of the community. 3)The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: The current zoning of this parcel requires a special exception for the proposed housing; however, the design complies with the intent of the district by promoting residential use and adhering to the permitted density. The proposed typology respects the surrounding context and aligns with the existing urban pattern. 4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: The Plan emphasizes the need to expand the supply of affordable housing and to increase density in underutilized areas in a controlled manner. This proposal aligns with those objectives by offering a housing solution that is compatible with the existing infrastructure. Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) - if applicable State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. Please address how the project meets the following criteria: 1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, because: N/A 2)The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, because: N/A 3)The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property, because: N/A 4)The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because: N/A 5)The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of the property, because: N/A Contact Information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: [Jose Guevara Address: 418 Rosewood Dr, Apt3, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Name: Address: L Name: -- Address:, Contact Person: Name: Jose Guevara Address: 418 Rosewood Dr, Apt3, MishawakaJJN 46544 Phone N imher 574 327-0044 E-mail:gromsolutionsllc@gmail.com By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property Owner (s) Si atures: i SITE PLAN PROPOSAL FOR STACKED DUPLEX PROJECT 1010 FUERBRINGER STREET STREET SIDEWALKNN 0 Len PORCH W DUPLEX 0 Q N N4 0 ALLEY 9'-0/ 22'-0" /9'-0"/ Lot Area 40'-o" 4,800 sqft 1 Lqzv o g- O gr d.V C'1 2lOU ODD lV QA.al NJ CV C' alco co co coI-,i L oo d/,'',...7 .•• I• ‘I-I.trii i rE5CDZ .O111 ! 11Hh41VE £os t-ga oa; 3 3.JJ -Jo. 77 f L;°{ El 1 • r.r__ .-.—....,. T., \ fr--- 7 f _: / Ft -1 u I L....--d i_ 1.0i. -- ..-Atorry ...... i i., 1 g.„ 1----1-7 1 7....i 4 t ,,_,,1---7:7-- - 41 ,....=_. . 1. 1 j,....___ ._ _.H.:-_-1-- L.J o n J co C.1 C' Q 76 2 -.E.2 ° ir) ° " S...., a. arc m ,a ° o , 0 0a O 7,• '' D L Q O o a' 5 U U1.N O u fl - a 11 S a o s x a--, m m a ° ra E 5 a;r ' rn 1QE -D4 4.- d aco S. Z O. U Q N 7;j O II C f6 x 2° 1 .c my m a U a 7 O .jA C 'L 4. I. F- 7 a 0 7 N 7 7 U CC LI- CI 7 c t O dim 3= " 8 h g'''. 1111 u inm "° va C°tEc zII La O s y 7 k' A 2 H City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS March 10, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception 812 Oak Street Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 Binnca rirado City Clerk South Bend. 11 Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your March 23, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your April 13, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the April 6, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall / 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd / South Bend, IN 46601 / 574-235-7627 17-26 Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 BILL NO. 17-26 Bianca"Firado ORDINANCE NO. City Clerk, South Bend, IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 812 OAK STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow a two-unit dwelling NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 812 Oak Street In order to permit a two-unit dwelling. SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety,comfort,community moral standards,convenience,or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located, and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan; SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the mayor,and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. 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 2 - City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson - Suite 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Variance - Special Exception Property Information Tax Key Number: 018-1028-1238 Address:[812 Oak St, South Bend, IN 46616 Owner ;Jose Guevara / Buildnovation LLC Zoning: U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 Project Summary: Construction of a residential duplex in the City of South Bend, with the purpose of providing new housing solutions that benefit the local community, in alignment with the development objectives established by the city. Requested Action Special Exception/ Use Variance— complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested:Duplex construction Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 11, 2026 Bianca Tirado City Clerk. South Bend, IN Required Documents l Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) n Site Plan drawn to scale n Filing Fee Criteria for Decision Making Special Exception - if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. 1)The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: The construction of the duplex will facilitate the achievement of the social objectives of Sustainable Housing Development, to guarantee the community a healthy life and promote the well-being of all age groups. The construction o the duplex has an efficient living space, adequate ventilation. We will adhere to the laws, and we will ensure that our main mission prevails, building new houses to promote the best quality of life, in modern homes, with spaces designed for excellent coexistence. Housing is the space where the educational and cultural values of the entire community are recreated. 2)The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: The proposed housing is designed at a scale and with materials that are consistent with the surrounding structures, respecting required setbacks and the established character of the neighborhood; ensuring the preservation of the area's residential nature and the overall tranquility of the community. 3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: The current zoning of this parcel requires a special exception for the proposed housing; however, the design complies with the intent of the district by promoting residential use and adhering to the permitted density. The proposed typology respects the surrounding context and aligns with the existing urban pattern. 4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: The Plan emphasizes the need to expand the supply of affordable housing and to increase density in underutilized areas in a controlled manner. This proposal aligns with those objectives by offering a housing solution that is compatible with the existing infrastructure. Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) - if applicable State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. Please address how the project meets the following criteria: 1)The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, because: N/A 2)The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, because: N/A 3)The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property, because: N/A 4)The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because: N/A 5)The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of the property, because: N/A Contact Information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: Jose Guevara - Buildnovation LLC Address: 418 Rosewood Dr, Apt3, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Name: — Address: Name: Address: Contact Person: Name: 1Jose Guevara Address: 418 Rosewood Dr, Apt 3, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Phone N imhPr• 574 327-OIJ44 E-mail: gromsolutionsllc@gmail.com By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Pr y Owner (s) Signatur s: SITE PLAN PROPOSAL FOR STACKED DUPLEX PROJECT 812 OAK STREET STREET SIDEWALK 0 in N r-1 PORCH m O O DUPLEX W o J 0 a J e-I N N 22'-0° / 8 -0" / 37'-a" Lot Area 3,737 sqft South Bend Neighborhood Infill I Stacked Duplex Facade for the property -- IPPY Option A I-- I" i 1]i91[ ' 11- The Stacked Duplex I' Ii The Stacked Duplex provides two identical 2-bedroom units that support a slight increase of density and the development on the city'a most narrow infill lots with i t 1 - ``',I._ • ' • . •1' • - _411i14-.• affordable housing options.The massing and elevation L1 •'I r j' 1 I f T Ili options fit within the scale and vernacular character of J I`-i,IIt i` j I South Bend's oldest urban neighborhoods.An optional i I 1 l 'r I I- I I II i I JI j basement could provide storage or expansion of the I 1T1 1 1 1 1 L _ f __ - 4 _%- ground floor unit. 1-- 11' t, t un;,,,,: i I x,r tp to n r•• 4 rr icy r v?r.tir Building Typee Overview Building Dimensions r' T h Building Height 2 story i Building Width 22 Bam anm f rhATCH T, BuildingOepth lint)porch) 48' Il MEGn. Program ki u Unit Configuration 2 bed/1 bath i Unit Size(finished gross) 1,760 sq.fl I IV 01 t u NtpiEN Basement(unfinished) BBO sq.fL. 12%2.X T-6- Porch(unconditioned) 176 sq ft 1st Floor 880 sq.ft. 2nd Floor 880 sq fL LMN/'s uvING I C'-9'%I O'-6' 16'-9'x I O'-6' Lot Standards ZONING DISTRICTS ALLOWEDL Lot Width(min.) 32' Imo smos J LL.,...... . ...J Lot Width(maxi 70' 41 Ground Floor Second Floor 19- City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS March 18, 2026 Honorable Dr. Oliver Davis 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception at 1249 Corby Boulevard Dear Committee Chair Dr. Davis: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 18, 2026 Bianca r irndo Cit Clerk. South Bend, LN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception at the above-mentioned location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your March 23, 2026, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your April 13, 2026, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the April 6, 2026, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, �� Brian Killen Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer City Hall I 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 18-26 Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 18, 2026 BILL NO. 18-26 Bianca Tirado ORDINANCE NO. City Clerk, South Bend, IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1249 CORBY BOULEVARD COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow a two-unit dwelling NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 1249 Corby Boulevard In order to permit a two-unit dwelling. SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety,comfort, community moral standards,convenience,or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located, and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan; SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. 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 2 - naturedot' ooCity eof'South Bend 227 W. Jefferson - Suite 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov Petition for Variance - Special Exception Property Information Tax Key Number: 018-5092-3282 Address: 1249 Corby Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617 Owner: Atwell IRA Investment LLC Zoning: U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 Project Summary: Owner is seeking approval to build a two family dwelling. The style will be consistent with the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood. Requested Action Q Special Exception/ Use Variance—complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested:Two family dwelling Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Filed in Clerk's Office Mar 18, 2026 Bianca Iirado City Clerk South Bend. IN Required Documents Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale 2 Filing Fee dotloop signature verification: 7 i; r. • Criteria for Decision Making Special Exception -if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. 1)The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: The proposed two unit dwelling will be constructed in a manner that is consistent with the surrounding area. The new two unit dwelling will eliminate a vacant lot that is in disrepair and unused, thus increasing safety and improving the overall general welfare. 2)The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: The proposed two unit dwelling will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values because it is in keeping with the residential feel of the surrounding neighborhood, while offering gentle density on a currently underutilized parcel. Additionally, this is a now vacant lot which will be converted to gentle density. 3)The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: The two unit dwelling will match the scale and character of the surrounding residential neighborhood. The architectural style of the two unit dwelling will be consistent with the neighborood and will complement the existing housing stock. 4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because it follows objective H1.1: encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. dotloop signature verification:dtlp.us/d3xU-su:W-fgK1 Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) - if applicable State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. Please address how the project meets the following criteria: 1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, because: 2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, because: 3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property, because: 4) The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because: 5) The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of the property, because: dotloop signature verification:d•!p,;c :3• f7f Contact Information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: Atwell IRA Investments, LLC Address: 6565 Heritage Park PL Lakeland FL 33813 Name: Address: Name: Address: Contact Person: Name: Elissa Gunsorek Address: 7821 Morse Rd New Albany, OH 43054 Phone Number: 513 225 3421 egunsorek@eco-gv.com E-mail: By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. 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