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Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE : 4/20/2026
FROM: Joseph Molnar, Deputy Director
Community Investment
SUBJECT: RDC Land Bank Appointment
Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res.
* Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Appointment Erin Michaels as the RDC Land Bank Board Member
SPECIFICS: On March 23, 2026, the South Bend Common Council approved an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, and the Michiana Area Council of Governments to
established a Land Bank in St. Joseph County. The Interlocal Agreement establishes a Board to manage
the Land Bank consisting of seven (7) members.
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission has one (1) appointee to the Board.
RDC Staff recommend Erin Michaels, Property Development Manager, for the RDC appointment to the
Land Bank Board. In her current position, Erin has an established understanding of the real estate
landscape in South Bend as well as an understanding of the challenges in redevelopment.
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Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
April 23, 2026