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Home My WebLink AboutRedevelopment Commission Minutes 05.28.26 - SignedSouth Bend Redevelopment Commission 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana Minutes Regular Meeting May 28, 2026 – 9:30 a.m. City Hall Council Chambers 3rd Floor or via: https://tinyurl.com/RDC2025-2026-Meetings Meeting Recording Link: https://tinyurl.com/RDC-Meeting-Recordings The South Bend Redevelopment Commission was called to order at 9:30 a.m. Vice President David Relos presiding. Vice President Relos welcomed Karen White to the Commission. 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: David Relos, Vice President Eli Wax, Secretary Gillian Shaw, Commissioner Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Commissioner Karen White, Commissioner Members Absent: Marcus Ellison, Non-Voting Advisor Legal Counsel: Danielle Campbell Weiss, Senior Asst. City Attorney Redevelopment Staff: Darryl Scott, Executive Director, DCI Joseph Molnar, Deputy Director, DCI Erik Glavich, Director of Growth and Opportunity, DCI Lewis Kouassi, Director of Finance, DCI Erin Michaels, Property Development Manager, DCI - Virtual Laura Hensley, Board Secretary, DCI Attending: Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works - Virtual Charlotte Brach, Assist. City Engineer, Engineering Murray Miller, 1201 Priscilla Dr. Brent Burkus, 58795 Mayflower Matt Barrett, 110 S. Niles Ave. Jessica Velez, South Bend Tribune Steve Sass, 27910 US Hwy. 20 CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – May 28, 2026 Page | 2 1. Election of Officers A. Approval of Redevelopment Commission Board President Upon a motion by Gillian Shaw to nominate David Relos as President, second by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Dave Relos as Board President on May 28, 2026. B. Approval of Redevelopment Commission Board Vice President Upon a motion by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers to nominate Karen White as Vice President, second by David Relos, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Karen White as Board Vice President on May 28, 2026. 2. Approval of Minutes C. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 14, 2026 Upon a motion by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers for approval, second by Karen White, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the minutes of the regular meeting of May 28, 2026. 3. Approval of Claims A. Claims Allowances May 19, 2026 Upon a motion by Gillian Shaw for approval second by Ophelia Gooden- Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the claims allowances of May 19, 2026. 4. Old Business A. None 5. New Business A. River West Development Area 1. Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement (Great Lakes Capital, Madison Lifestyle District) Erik Glavich, Director of Growth and Opportunity, presented a straightforward amendment to the development agreement with Great Lakes Capital for the Madison Lifestyle District to allow additional time to finalize remaining details. The team is awaiting final IDD bond analysis from Baker Tilly and completing project scope coordination with the parking garage contractor. While a notice to commence was originally anticipated, a one-month extension—through late June—is requested to tie up remaining items. CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – May 28, 2026 Page | 3 President Relos asked to clarify if it’s May or June and Mr. Glavich confirmed June. Secretary Wax asked the degree of confidence that this will be the last extension and Mr. Glavich stated, his confidence in the project remains high (approximately 95–100%), with expectations to proceed with a notice to commencement at an upcoming RDC meeting. Upon a motion by Eli Wax for approval, seconded by Gillian Shaw, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the Amendment as presented on May 28, 2026. B. River West, River East, South Side, Douglas Road, River East Residential Areas 1. Budget Request (Professional Services TIF District Management) Joseph Molnar, Deputy Director of Community Investment, presented a budget request to fund professional services supporting TIF district operations. These services include required state reporting, tax analysis, legal support, and bond-related work, as well as assistance with complex forgivable loan processes. Historically funded through the general fund, these costs would instead be covered by TIF districts. The request totals $350,000 across five districts to ensure resources are available for ongoing and future TIF-related needs. • River West $100,000 • River East $100,000 • River East Residential $50,000 • South Side $50,000 • Douglas Road $50,000 Commissioners Gooden-Rodgers and Shaw asked does this funding designates specific contractors or fixed costs? How long will it last, and what are typical costs? Mr. Molnar stated No—this does not designate specific contractors or set fixed costs. It establishes a funding pool to cover professional service expenses as they arise (e.g., legal, tax, and reporting), with firms like Barnes & Thornburg and Baker Tilly used as needed. Costs vary by project complexity. The funds are expected to last at least 12 months— likely into 2027—with expenses tracked and allocated by TIF district. Secretary Wax requested an SOP and accountability processes put in place and Mr. Molnar also stated that staff could provide quarterly updates to the Commission. CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – May 28, 2026 Page | 4 Upon a motion by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers for approval, seconded by Eli Wax, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the Budget Request as presented on May 28, 2026. C.Administrative 1.Resolution No. 3671 (Determining Tax Increment Collected 2027) Erik Glavich, Director of Growth and Opportunity, presented the annual resolution required by the state to notify the county auditor and taxing districts of excess TIF allocation status by June 15. The Resolution is consistent with prior years but updated to include new allocation areas created through the Riverfront West project. The notification confirms there is no excess TIF value to distribute, as funds are committed to ongoing redevelopment projects. President Relos asked to clarify if this is a state requirement and Danielle Campbell Weiss, Senior Asst. City Attorney confirmed that it is. Upon a motion by Dave Relos for approval, seconded by Gillian Shaw, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved Resolution No. 3671 as presented on May 28, 2026. 6.Progress Reports A.Tax Abatement None B.Common Council None C.Other None 7.Next Commission Meeting Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9:30 a.m., City Hall Council Chambers 3rd Floor 8.Adjournment Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9: 50 a.m. ______________________________ ______________________________ Eli Wax, Secretary David Relos, President