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Redevelopment Commission
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Agenda
Regular Meeting
August 13, 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
1. Roll Call
• David Relos, President – (Mayor) December 2025 to December 2026
• Karen White, Vice President – (Council) May 2026 to December 2027
• Eli Wax, Secretary – (Mayor) February 2025 to December 2027
• Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Commissioner – (Council) February 2025 to December 2027
• Maureen Miller - Commissioner (Mayor) July 2026 to December 2029
• Marcus Ellison, Non-Voting Advisor – (School Board) February 2025 to December 2026
2. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 23, 2026
3. Approval of Claims
A. Claims Allowance July 14, 2026
B. Claims Allowance July 21, 2026
4. Old Business
A. None
5. New Business
A. Redevelopment General Fund (a.k.a. Pokagon-South Bend Fund )
1. Budget Request (Beacon Resource Center Donation)
B. River West Development Area
1. Budget Request (Downtown Viaduct Improvements)
2. Resolution No. 3677 (Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the
Repayment of a Section 108 HUD Loan (Western Ave Transformation
Project)
3. Resolution No. 3678 (Establishing Funds and Accounts in Connection with
the Lease Dated as of July 1, 2026, Between the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission and the South Bend Redevelopment Authority
and Other Related Matters (Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental
Revenue Bonds, Series 2026)
4. Budget Request (College St. Streetscape Design)
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5. Second Amendment to Network Operating Center Lease for Union Station
(1547 CSR)
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
7. Next Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:30 a.m. at Council Chambers, Room 301
8. Adjournment
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Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Minutes
Regular Meeting
July 23, 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.
President David Relos presiding.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: David Relos, President
Karen White, Vice President
Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Commissioner
Marcus Ellison, Non-Voting Advisor
Members Absent: Eli Wax, Secretary
Maureen Miller, Commissioner
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
April Canahuati, Asst. Dir. of Growth and Opp., DCI
Erin Michaels, Property Development Manager, DCI
Laura Hensley, Board Secretary, DCI
Attending: Charlotte Brach, Assist. City Engineer, Engineering
Lidya Abreha, Project Engineer, Engineering
Murray Miller, 1201 Priscilla Dr.
Rose Meissner, Community Foundation
David Ployster, 1345 Northside Blvd.
Hodge Patel, 315 W. Jefferson Blvd.
2. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 9, 2026
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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 July 9, 2026.
3. Approval of Claims
A. Claims Allowances June 23, 2026
Upon a motion by David Relos for approval second by Ophelia Gooden-
Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the
claims allowances of June 23, 2026.
4. Old Business
A. None
5. New Business
A. Redevelopment General Fund (a.k.a. Pokagon-South Bend Fund)
1. Budget Request (Beacon Resource Center Donation)
Upon a motion by David Relos for this item to be tabled, seconded by
Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, the motion carried unanimously; the
Commission tabled the budget request on July 23, 2026.
B. River East Residential Development Area
1. Budget Request (Howard Park Band Shell Full Design)
Joseph Molnar, Deputy Director of Community Investment, provided a
brief update on the Howard Park Band Shell Project. He noted that
Lidya from the Public Works Department would present the budget
request in greater detail but wanted to share an overview of the
project's progress.
The City, through a collaborative effort, applied for READI funding to
support construction of the Band Shell and was awarded a $3 million
grant from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. This
funding will significantly offset construction costs.
Joe explained that the project is now moving into the full design phase.
A few months ago, the Redevelopment Commission approved
preliminary design funding to support the grant application. With the
grant now awarded, additional funding is being requested to complete
the full design process. He then turned the presentation over to Lidya
to provide further background on the request.
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Lidya Abreha, Project Engineer, recapped the Band Shell Project and
the funding approved by the Redevelopment Commission in March
2026, including $250,000 for preliminary design. The project will
construct a covered outdoor performance venue at Howard Park’s
Event Lawn to support touring acts, festivals, and community events
while attracting more visitors downtown.
She reviewed the project scope, which included the stage, support
facilities, fencing, landscaping, and site improvements, and shared
renderings from the 10% design package.
Lidya reported that the preliminary design has been completed, the
consultant has been authorized to proceed with the 40% design phase,
and the City is currently procuring a Construction Manager as
Contractor (CMc). She also noted that the project has secured a $3
million READI grant and an additional $250,000 in tourism funding.
The request before the Commission is for an additional $300,000 to
complete the remaining design work. The project schedule anticipates
selecting a CMc by October 2026, bidding in February 2027, beginning
construction in April 2027, and reaching substantial completion by
December 2027.
Commissioner Gooden-Rodgers asked what the total cost was. Ms.
Abreha stated $6 million which includes design. Vice President White
asked how many other outside performing venues the City has? Mr.
Molnar responded, Potawatomi Park has an amphitheater and Seitz
Park’s existing stage is small. The proposed Howard Park stage would
support larger events, allow simultaneous performances during
festivals, and expand programming opportunities. Much of the
necessary infrastructure, including truck access and electrical service,
was already installed during the 2019 Howard Park redevelopment.
President Relos asked, will this funding complete the design phase and
provide the bid documents, with approximately $2.5 million still needed
for construction? Mr. Molnar stated, yes. This funding will complete the
remaining design work and prepare the project for bidding. Based on
current estimates, about $2.5 million will still be needed to complete
construction. However, more than $3 million in outside funding has
already been secured, covering over 50% of the total project cost. Mr.
Molnar anticipates returning to the Redevelopment Commission to
request TIF funding for the remaining balance once final project costs
are known.
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Upon a motion by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers for approval, seconded by
Karen White, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission
approved the budget request as presented on July 23, 2026.
C. River West Development Area
1. Staff Recommendation (State Theatre RFP)
Joseph Molnar, Deputy Director of Community Investment, presented
a staff recommendation regarding the State Theater RFP. He noted that
the State Theater, a historic 1920s-era landmark located directly west
of City Hall, is an important redevelopment opportunity within the
broader revitalization of downtown South Bend.
The Redevelopment Commission acquired the property in 2025 to
prevent loss and subsequently completed stabilization work, including
roof and façade repairs. After a formal disposition process produced no
bids, the RDC issued a Request for Proposals in December 2025 to
identify partners capable of rehabilitating and operating the building.
Four proposals were received:
• Community Foundation of St. Joseph County – Multi-screen cinema
and performing arts venue
• The Main Stage, Inc. – Flexible live performance venue
• SMP Realty, LLC – Multifunctional performance center
• TF Cloud Foundation – Flexible concert and community
performance venue
Staff evaluated proposals based on alignment with city plans, project
design, redevelopment experience, financial capacity, and overall
project scope. Staff recommended entering negotiations with the
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, citing its strong
alignment with the Downtown 2045 Plan, demonstrated development
experience, financial capacity, and receipt of a $4 million READI Arts
and Culture grant.
The proposed project would restore the historic theater, create multiple
movie screens and performance spaces, activate the building
throughout the week, and preserve its historic character. The action
before the Commission was limited to authorizing negotiations; any
future development agreement would be returned to the RDC for
approval at a public meeting.
Commissioner Gooden-Rodgers asked if with the support of the
community partners, would that completely fund the project? Mr.
Molnar stated no and will take multiple funding sources to complete.
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President Relos asked, are the organizations listed interested in
providing programming once the theater is renovated? Rose Meissner
with the Community Foundation stated yes. Those organizations
represent an initial group of potential programming partners. The vision
is to operate the State Theater as an independent nonprofit cinema and
arts venue, offering films, festivals, lectures, live performances, and
community events year-round. The goal is to complement and support
other arts and cultural activities in the region while creating a highly
active downtown destination.
The proposal includes multiple theater screens, flexible event spaces,
accessible facilities on every level, and opportunities for venue rentals.
While live performances are envisioned, the cinema component is
expected to serve as the primary source of operating revenue, helping
ensure the long-term sustainability of the facility.
Ms. Meissner added, The Community Foundation has committed $2
million to the project and authorized staff to lead the effort. The
proposal also secured a $4 million READI Arts and Culture Grant, one
of the largest awards issued statewide. Additional philanthropic funding
is being pursued to move the project forward.
The vision is to restore the State Theater as a vibrant regional arts and
entertainment destination, featuring multiple cinema screens, live
performance space, event rentals, and year-round programming.
Potential partners include local arts and cultural organizations such as
DTSB, Visit South Bend, the South Bend Symphony, Civic Theatre,
Notre Dame, and the St. Joseph County Public Library.
The multi-screen model is intended to create a financially sustainable
operation by supporting films, festivals, lectures, performances, and
community events. The renovated facility would also include full
accessibility improvements, flexible event spaces, and amenities that
support a wide range of community uses.
Commissioner Ellison asked what size the main theater would be, and
what types of films and programming would be offered? Mr. Molnar
stated that the original State Theater seated approximately 2,000–
2,500 patrons but maintaining a single theater of that size is not
financially practical today. The proposal would create a larger main
theater, positioned between the size of the Civic Theatre and the
Morris Performing Arts Center, along with four smaller screens.
Ms. Meissner explained that programming could include independent
films, classic movies, film festivals, international cinema, documentaries,
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lectures, and special screenings, while still allowing for select first-run
films when appropriate. The goal is to create a flexible community
venue that supports arts, culture, and education.
The facility would also be available for public rentals, allowing
individuals and organizations to host private screenings and events.
Multiple screens, event rentals, and diverse programming are intended
to help create a sustainable operating model.
Commissioner Gooden-Rodgers asked will the theater be available for
the public to rent? Ms. Meissner stated yes. Venue rentals are planned
to be a source of revenue for the theater. Individuals and organizations
could rent an individual theater for private events, screenings, or other
special programs, including the ability to select a movie for their event.
Upon a motion by David Relos for approval, seconded by Karen White,
the motion carried unanimously; the Commission approved the staff
recommendation as presented on July 23, 2026.
2. Budget Request (TRC Lease)
Joseph Molnar, Deputy Director of Community Investment, presented
a budget request from the River West TIF to fund the lease for the
Technology Resource Center (TRC).
The City of South Bend has leased space in Catalyst 2 at Ignition Park
for several years and helped establish the TRC within the facility. The
TRC serves as both office space for the City's Innovation & Technology
staff and a community resource, hosting nonprofit meetings,
neighborhood planning sessions, Neighborhood Consortium meetings,
and public events such as Meet the Mayor.
The City currently leases approximately 48,000 square feet in the
facility. This request would fund the next year of the lease, which has
already been approved by the Board of Public Works. Mr. Molnar noted
that the City is evaluating a future relocation of IT staff to the Leighton
Building downtown to consolidate resources, but this funding would
ensure continued operation of the TRC, and availability of its
community meeting spaces during the next year.
President Relos asked to clarify how many months and Mr. Molnar
stated 12 months.
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Upon a motion by Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers for approval, seconded by
David Relos, the motion carried unanimously; the Commission
approved the budget request as presented on July 23, 2026.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
None
B. Common Council
Commissioner White stated that budget season will start in September and
the calendar is available on the City website. In addition, quality of life
ordinances is being reviewed.
C. Other
Joseph Molnar, Deputy Director of Community Investment, gave updates
on the following.
• Construction of the Advantix project is almost complete.
• Diamond View project is fully leased.
• The Monreaux, construction is under way and utilities are being
connected.
• Introduced April Canahuati as Assistant Director of Growth and
Opportunity.
7. Next Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m., City Hall Council Chambers 3rd Floor
8. Adjournment
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:11 a.m.
______________________________ ______________________________
Eli Wax, Secretary David Relos, President
City of South Bend
Department of Administration & Finance
Claims Allowance Request
To:South Bend Redevelopment Commission
From:Kyle Willis, City Controller
Date:Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Pursuant to Indiana Code 36-4-8-7, I have audited and certified the attached claims and
submit them for allowance in the following amounts:
GBLN-0139413 $793,342.83
GBLN-0139671 $338,692.89
GBLN-0139940 $419,175.89
Total:$1,551,211.61
_______________________________
Kyle Willis
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
By:_______________________________
Name:
Date:
Attest:_______________________________
Name:
Expenditure approval
RDC Payments-? /7 /26 Pymt Run
GBLN-0139671
Payment method:
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Professional
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City of South Bend
Department of Administration & Finance
Claims Allowance Request
To:South Bend Redevelopment Commission
From:Kyle Willis, City Controller
Date:Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Pursuant to Indiana Code 36-4-8-7, I have audited and certified the attached claims and
submit them for allowance in the following amounts:
GBLN-0140838 $1,935,219.15
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
GBLN-0000000 $0.00
Total:$1,935,219.15
_______________________________
Kyle Willis
The attached claims described above were allowed in the following
total amount at a public meeting on the date stated below:
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
By:_______________________________
Name:
Date:
Attest:_______________________________
Name:
Expenditure approval
RDC Payments-7/21/26 Pymt Run
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South Bend
Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
D ATE :
FROM:
SUBJECT:
8/13/2026
Joseph Molnar
Deputy Director,
Department of Community Investment
Beacon Resource Center Budget Request
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: Budget Request to support Beacon Resource Center Property Improvements
$50,0000
SPECIFICS: The Beacon Resource Center (The Beacon) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
transformation of South Bend’s west side. The Beacon is a shared community space in a renovated
bowling alley at 4210 Lincoln Way West. The Beacon houses several community partners that offer
weekly academic, recreational, and mentoring programs. Some of those programs include the Police
Athletic League, SBCSC Adult Education, South Bend Co-Op, and the South Bend Roller Derby among
others.
The Beacon Resource Group has completed a capital campaign to renovate the building and replace the
roof. The proposed $50,000 from the RDC General Fund will be contributed towards the cost of replacing
the roof.
This investment will ensure that The Beacon can remain and expand as a community resource for the west
side and entire South Bend community.
Staff recommends approval.
______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________ _______ _
Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
South Bend
Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE : 8/7/2026
FROM: Joseph Molnar
Deputy Director
Department of Community Investment
SUBJECT: Downtown Viaduct Activation
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: Budget Request to Perform Downtown Viaduct Activation
SPECIFICS: On March 23, 2026, the Common Council unanimously approved the Downtown South
Bend 2045 Plan (“Downtown Plan”). The Downtown Plan was the culmination of over years’ worth of
engagement with the community on a vision for Downtown’s future. A major component of the
approved Downtown Plan includes planned improvements to the Public Realm of which the downtown
railroad viaducts are prominently mentioned as gateways to downtown. The Downtown Plan calls for
improvements to the viaducts by improving lighting, signage, streetscape improvements, public art
installations, and landscape improvements.
In conjunction with the Downtown Planning process, in December 2025 the Department of Community
Investment lead a targeted planning effort regarding activating and improving the downtown viaducts. A
public open house planning meeting was held on December 18, 2025, which was the culmination of
eight (8) stakeholder meetings with surrounding property owners and interested parties. The end goal of
the planning process created a phased plan to improve the safety, functionality, and identity of key
viaducts that connect downtown while supporting long term safety, economic development, and
walkability goals.
The plan primarily focuses on the Lafayette Boulevard, Main Street, and Michigan Street viaducts. This
budget request would help fund design and construction of improvements to the viaducts such as
improved lighting, signage, landscaping, painting, public art, surface repairs, and security improvements.
These improvements will reinforce downtown as a place that prioritizes people, supports adjacent
development, and treats infrastructure as an opportunity to create memorable civic spaces.
The total amount requested is $1,000,000
Staff recommends approval.
______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________ _______ _
Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
South Bend
Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE : 8/7/2026
FROM: Joseph Molnar
Deputy Director
Department of Community Investment
SUBJECT: Section 108 HUD Loan Collateral
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: Resolution Pledging River West TIF Revenues as Backup Repayment for
Section 108 HUD Loan to support Western Ave Transformation District
SPECIFICS: The Western Ave Transformation District is a planned 156-mixed income housing
development co-developed by The Michaels Organization and the Housing Authority of South Bend. The
project was awarded low-income housing tax credits by the Indiana Housing and Community
Development Authority. 110 of the units for the new project will be reserved for households earning at
or below 60 percent of the area median income.
The City has submitted an application and received an award for a $10,000,000 loan through the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
(the “Section 108 Loan”) to fund the infrastructure improvements for the Western Ave Transformation
District including new utilities, a new road, and other public improvements. The City has determined to
make loan payments for the Section 108 Loan from future Community Development Block Grant funds
received by the City annually from HUD.
It is the anticipation of the City that CDBG funding will more than cover the estimated loan payments on
the Section 108 Loan. Currently, the estimated loan payment would be approximately 21% of the City’s
recent annual CDBG allotment. In the unlikely event that during the course of repayment the CDBG
funds are insufficient for such purpose, the tax increment revenues generated within the River West
allocation area would serve as backup for the loan payments.
The attached resolution authorizes the use of River West TIF funds for this purpose. The Common
Council will need to also authorize this use of River West TIF funds and will consider the request at their
August 24, 2026 meeting.
Staff recommends approval.
______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________ _______ _
Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 3677
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT
REVENUES TO THE REPAYMENT OF A SECTION 108 LOAN FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(WESTERN AVENUE TRANSFORMATION DISTRICT PROJECT)
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), the
governing body of the South Bend Department of Redevelopment and the Redevelopment District
of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “District”), exists and operates under the provisions of
Indiana Code 36-7-14, as amended from time to time (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has previously designated and declared an area in the City
of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”) known as the River West Development Area as an economic
development area (the “Area”) and designated portions of the Area from time to time as allocation
areas pursuant to Section 39 of the Act (each such allocation area within the Area, excluding (i)
the Riverwalk Allocation Area designated by Resolution No. 3627 adopted by the Commission on
January 9, 2025, (ii) the Lincoln and Kennedy Park Residential Housing Development Program
Area Allocation Area designated by Resolution No. 3644 adopted by the Commission on July 24,
2025, and (iii) the allocation areas designated by Resolution No. 3661 adopted by the Commission
on December 18, 2025, an “Allocation Area” and collectively, the “Allocation Areas”); and
WHEREAS, the City has submitted an application (the “Application”) to borrow
$10,000,000 through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”)
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (the “Section 108 Loan”) to fund a portion of the Western
Avenue Transformation District Project, as further described in the Application (the “Project”);
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined to make loan payments for the Section 108 Loan
from future Community Development Block Grant funds received by the City (the “CDBG
Funds”) and, to the extent CDBG Funds are insufficient for such purpose, tax increment revenues
generated within the Allocation Areas in the City (the “Tax Increment Revenues”); and
WHEREAS, the District has previously pledged the Tax Increment Revenues to pay the
principal of and interest on the (i) City of South Bend, Indiana Taxable Economic Development
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 (Community Education Center Project) (the “2020
Obligation”) and (ii) City of South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment District Taxable Tax Increment
Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Residential Infrastructure Fund Loan) (the “2025 Obligation” and
together with the 2020 Obligation, collectively, the “Prior Obligations”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission anticipates that sufficient Tax Increment Revenues will be
available to pay the principal of and interest on the Section 108 Loan, to the extent CDBG Funds
are insufficient for such purpose, and the Prior Obligations; and
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WHEREAS, the Commission desires to pledge such Tax Increment Revenues to the City
for its use in order to pay the principal of and interest on the Section 108 Loan to the extent CDBG
Funds are insufficient for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Commission shall have no other obligation with respect to the payment
of principal of or interest on the Section 108 Loan other than the payment of the Tax Increment
Revenues which may be generated in the Allocation Areas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THIS SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. To the extent CDBG Funds are insufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on the Section 108 Loan when due, the Commission hereby irrevocably pledges the Tax
Increment Revenues generated in the Allocation Areas (being those Tax Increment Revenues
available after the payment of all indebtedness payable from such Tax Increment Revenues and
such lease rentals the Commission may determine from time to time to pay from such Tax
Increment Revenues) to the City for its use in order to pay the principal of and interest on the
Section 108 Loan for a period up to but not exceeding twenty (20) years from the date of the
origination of the Section 108 Loan. Such pledge shall terminate at the earliest of the (i) final
payment on the Section 108 Loan, (ii) the conclusion of the twenty (20) year period, or (iii)
expiration of the Allocation Areas.
SECTION 2. There is hereby created and established within the Redevelopment
District Bond Fund, a Western Avenue Transformation District Project Principal and Interest
Account (the “Principal and Interest Account”).
SECTION 3. To the extent CDBG Funds are insufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on the Section 108 Loan when due, Tax Increment Revenues received by the Commission
and not otherwise needed as set forth in Section 1 for the payment of indebtedness or lease rentals
shall be deposited into the Principal and Interest Account and appropriated for payment to the City
for its use in order to pay the principal of and interest on the Section 108 Loan. Tax Increment
Revenues received in any year in excess of the amount necessary to pay the principal of and interest
on the Section 108 Loan in said year do not remain pledged, may be transferred to any other
account permitted by law, and may be used by the Commission for any purpose set forth in I.C.
36-7-14-39. Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary, the pledge of the Tax
Increment Revenues to the Section 108 Loan described herein shall be junior and subordinate to
the Prior Obligations as long as the Prior Obligations remain outstanding.
SECTION 4. For the avoidance of doubt, tax increment revenues derived from the
Riverwalk Allocation Area, Lincoln and Kennedy Park Residential Housing Development
Program Area Allocation Area, Lafayette North Allocation Area, Lafayette South Allocation Area,
Ignition Park Allocation Area, Downtown North Allocation Area, Michigan Street Corridor
Allocation Area, Studebaker Campus Allocation Area, Riverfront West Allocation Area and
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Downtown South Allocation Area, each designated within the Area, are not pledged to the
payment of principal of and interest on the Section 108 Loan.
SECTION 5. The President and Secretary of the Commission are hereby authorized to
enter into a pledge agreement on behalf of the Commission (the “Pledge Agreement”) providing
that the Tax Increment Revenues are pledged as described herein and containing such other terms
consistent with this Resolution to evidence the intent of the Commission to secure the Section 108
Loan with the Tax Increment Revenues to the extent CDBG Funds are insufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on the Section 108 Loan when due. Any officer of the Commission is
hereby authorized to take such further actions and execute on behalf of the Commission such
further documents or agreements as any such officer deems necessary or appropriate to effectuate
the purposes of this Resolution.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the
Commission and shall not be repealed or amended in any manner which would serve to adversely
affect the pledge of the Tax Increment Revenues contained herein.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on August
13, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, 46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
By:
David Relos, President
ATTEST:
Eli Wax, Secretary
DMS 54482387v2
South Bend
Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE : 8/7/2026
FROM: Joseph Molnar
Deputy Director,
Department of Community Investment
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 3678
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: Approval of Resolution No. 3678
SPECIFICS: The proposed resolution would be the final public approval to finalize the issuance of a pay
of TIF-funded bonds to support a number of Public Improvement Projects in the River West TIF District.
The Redevelopment Authority and the Common Council have approved their portions of the approval
process. The projects supported by the proposed bonds include:
• Coal Line Phase III Installation - Extension of the existing Coal Line Trail from Lincoln Way West
to the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center
• College Street Streetscape Improvements - Connection with Phase III of the Coal Line Trail
• Infrastructure improvements: Consisting of roads, storm water, sewer, and water utility
infrastructure improvements along or adjacent to Old Cleveland Road
• New Rum Village Neighborhood Community Center - Construction, renovation and equipping of
a new Rum Village Neighborhood Center
• Near Westside Neighborhood Park – Acquisition costs
• Former Drewry’s Brewery Infrastructure -Infrastructure improvements to support the
redevelopment of the former Drewry’s property
• Muessel Grove Park Improvements -Improvements to Muessel Grove Park immediately adjacent
to the former Drewrys Brewery
These projects will improve infrastructure, expand access to parks, trails, and community facilities, and
strengthen neighborhood connectivity, directly enhancing quality of life for South Bend residents.
Staff recommends approval.
______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________ _______ _
Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 3678
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE LEASE DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2026, BETWEEN THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), the
governing body of the South Bend Department of Redevelopment and the Redevelopment District
of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “District”), exists and operates under the provisions of
Indiana Code 36-7-14, as amended from time to time (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission, pursuant to a declaratory resolution previously adopted by
the Commission and amended from time to time, has declared a certain area of the City of South
Bend (the “City”) known as the “River West Development Area” (the “Area”) as an economic
development area and an allocation area under the Act and approved an economic development
plan for the Area; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has given consideration to undertaking local public
improvement projects in the Area including all or any portion of the following: (i) Coal Line Trail
Phase III which consists of the extension of the existing Coal Line Trail from Lincoln Way West
to the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center, and any related improvements; (ii) College Street
streetscape improvements in connection with Phase III of the Coal Line Trail, and any related
improvements; (iii) infrastructure improvements consisting of roads, storm water, sewer, and water
utility infrastructure improvements along or adjacent to Old Cleveland Road, and any related
improvements; (iv) the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of a new Rum Village
Neighborhood Center, and any related improvements; (v) acquisition of land in the near west side
of the City for a new neighborhood park, and any related improvements; (vi) infrastructure
improvements to support the redevelopment of the former Drewry’s property and improvements
to the adjacent Muessel Grove Park, and any related improvements; (vii) acquisition, construction
and equipping of a new parking garage structure attached to the Morris Performing Arts Center,
and any related improvements; and (viii) all projects related to any of the projects described in
clauses (i) through and including (vii) (clauses (i) through and including (viii), collectively, the
“Projects”); and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) has been created
pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-14.5 as a separate body corporate and politic, and
as an instrumentality of the City to finance local public improvements for lease to the Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to lease all or a portion of certain roads in the City
consisting of (i) Chapin Street from its intersection with Lincoln Way West to its intersection with
Sample Street, (ii) Sample Street from its intersection with Chapin Street to its intersection with
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Mayflower Road, (iii) Colfax Avenue/Orange Street from its intersection with South Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to its intersection with Meade Street, (iv) Washington Street/Orange
Street from its intersection with Meade Street to its intersection with Kenwood Avenue, (v)
Kenwood Avenue from its intersection with Orange Street to its terminus west of Meade Street,
and (vi) Meade Street/Bertrand Street from its intersection with Kenwood Avenue to its
intersection with Eclipse Place (collectively, the “Leased Premises”) to the Commission pursuant
to a lease dated as of July 1, 2026 (the “Lease”), which form of Lease was heretofore approved by
this Commission, the Authority and the Common Council of the City in order to provide for the
financing of all or any portion of the Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and the Commission have given consideration to (i) financing
the cost of funding all or any portion of the costs of the Projects; (ii) funding a debt service reserve
fund or paying the cost of a reserve surety, if necessary in connection with the issuance of the
Bonds (defined herein); and (iii) paying costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the
Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to issue bonds pursuant to IC 36-7-14.5-19 and a trust
indenture (the “Trust Indenture”) between the Authority and Regions Bank, as trustee (the
“Trustee”), to be known as the “South Bend Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental Revenue
Bonds, Series 2026” in one (1) or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
Thirty-Three Million Dollars ($33,000,000) (the “Bonds”), the proceeds of which are to be used
to finance all or any portion of the costs of (i) the Projects; (ii) funding a debt service reserve fund
or paying the cost of a reserve surety, if necessary, in connection with the issuance of the Bonds;
and (iii) issuing the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Commission intends to pay rent to the Authority pursuant to the terms of
the Lease, at a rate not to exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) per year, in semiannual
installments, with a term no longer than nineteen (19) years beginning on the date the Authority
acquires an interest in the Leased Premises, and ending on the day prior to a date not later than
nineteen (19) years after such date of acquisition by the Authority (such rent payments being
referred to herein as the “Lease Rental Payments”); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Commission to establish certain funds and accounts for
the payment of the Lease Rental Payments owed by the Commission pursuant to the Lease; and
WHEREAS, the Commission anticipates that sufficient funds will be available to the
Commission to make the required Lease Rental Payments with such funds being derived from
available tax increment revenues (the “TIF Revenues”) allocated to the Commission from the
Area; and
WHEREAS, because the Commission anticipates that sufficient TIF Revenues will be
available to make the Lease Rental Payments, each of the Projects does not constitute a “controlled
project” as such term is defined by Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-1.1;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THIS SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The Commission hereby determines that, because the TIF Revenues are
expected to be sufficient to pay the Lease Rental Payments, each of the Projects does not constitute
a “controlled project” as such term is defined by Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-1.1.
SECTION 2. The Commission agrees that it shall levy in each calendar year pursuant
to Section 27 of the Act during the term of the Lease a special tax upon all of the taxable property
in the District in a total amount necessary, together with all other funds (other than special taxes),
including, without limitation, the TIF Revenues then on deposit in the Lease Fund (as defined
herein) as of August 1 of such calendar year, to pay all Lease Rental Payments payable in the 12-
month period beginning on July 1 of the year following such calendar year pursuant to Section 2
of the Lease. The Controller of the City (the “Controller”) is hereby authorized to create a fund
(the “Lease Fund”) for the purpose of depositing such taxes into and such taxes and any other
funds deposited in the Lease Fund shall be irrevocably pledged for the purposes set forth in this
Resolution, such pledge being effective as set forth in IC 5-1-14-4 without the necessity of filing
or recording this resolution or any instrument except in the records of the Commission. In addition
to any amounts then on deposit in the Lease Fund, if any, the Commission may also take into
account when determining whether it is necessary to levy the special tax as described herein, cash
amounts available in the debt service reserve fund which may be established under the Trust
Indenture to provide additional security for the Bonds, all based upon the advice and
recommendation of the Controller. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commission expects that
the TIF Revenues will be sufficient to pay the Lease Rental Payments when due without the need
for the special tax described herein.
SECTION 3. The Commission hereby authorizes and directs the President, Vice
President and the Secretary of the Commission to take any and all necessary actions and execute
any and all necessary documents to carry out the purpose of this Resolution. This Resolution shall
be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Commission.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on August
13, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, 46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
By:
David Relos, President
ATTEST:
Eli Wax, Secretary
DMS 54455437v1
South Bend
Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE : August 3rd, 2026
FROM: Nifemi Oluwatomini
Senior Engineer
SUBJECT: Budget Request- College street Improvement
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:
This budget request is for $180,000 for the design of the College Street Improvement project consisting
of street paving, raised intersection and sidewalk replacement.
SPECIFICS:
The budget request is for the design of College Street Improvement from Lincolnway West to Linden
Avenue. The proposed project includes a variety of pedestrian, roadway, and streetscape improvements
along the College Street and Lincolnway corridors. Work will include design of new sidewalks, curbs, ADA -
compliant curb ramps, drainage enhancements, and street lighting upgrades along the east side of College
Street between Lincolnway West and Linden Avenue and on the south side of Lincolnway West from
College Street to Wilber Street.
The project will be done in coordination with the Coal Line Trail Phase III project and will link Coal Line
Phases II and III. Both this project and the Coal Line Phase III project were included in the Kennedy Park
Neighborhood Plan.
It is requested that the Redevelopment Commission approves $180,000 from River West TIF for the design
of the College Street Improvement project. The River West TIF will be reimbursed by the proposed 2026
River West Neighborhood Bond if it is fully approved.
Staff recommends approval.
______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________ ________Secretary
Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
South Bend
Redevelopment Commission
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE : 8/7/2026
FROM: Erin Michaels – Property Development
Manager
SUBJECT: Second Amendment – 1547 CSR – South Bend,
LLC Network Operating Center
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: Approval of Proposed Second Amendment to Network Operating Center Lease with
1547 SCR – South Bend, LLC
SPECIFICS: The Redevelopment Commission acquired the property located at 320 W South Street, more
commonly known as Union Station, through a Purchase Agreement dated July 25th, 2024. As a part of this
acquisition the Redevelopment Commission was transferred the rights and obligations of a Network Operating
Center Lease (the “Lease”) with 1547 CSR – South Bend, LLC (the “Tenant”).
The Tenant is also the owner of the adjacent property located at 506 W South Street which shares a wall and
entrance with Union Station. The Tenant is working to separate their property from Union Station and construct
their own separate entrance solely on their property. In the interim the Tenant occupies space in Union Station
and maintains security at the entrance per the terms of the Lease. The First Amendment to the Lease was
approved by the Redevelopment Commission on August 14, 2025, which extended the lease termination date to
August 19, 2026.
The Tenant has requested an extension of the termination date of the Lease to allow for the additional time
needed for construction to separate their facility from Union Station. Design is underway for the of the new
entrance and construction will begin soon. Per the amended Lease the termination date is August 19, 2026. The
proposed Second Amendment would extend this termination date to February 28, 2027, after which the lease
would be renewed on a month-to-month basis to allow the additional time needed to fully separate the
buildings. The Redevelopment Commission or the Tenant can terminate this lease with 60 days’ notice. The
Tenant would continue to provide 24/7 security and property supervision for Union Station through the
extended term of the Lease.
______________ ___________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________ _______ _
Date: _____________ _______
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT
This Second Amendment to Networking Operating Center Lease (“Second Amendment”) is
made effective as of August 13, 2026 (the “Effective Date”) by the City of South Bend, Indiana,
Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through its governing body, the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission (the “Landlord”) and 1547 CSR – South Bend, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company (“Tenant” and collectively with the Landlord, the “Parties”). Each of the
Parties may be referred to in this Amendment as a “Party.”
Recitals
A. Tenant and Union Station Properties Holding LLC entered into a certain Network
Operating Center Lease dated August 20, 2024, as amended by the First Amendment to
Network Operating Center Lease dated August 14, 2025 (together, the “Lease”) to set forth
Tenant’s access rights and use of the network operating center currently existing at the
property located at 506 West South Street in South Bend, Indiana as well as its security
obligations thereto.
B. Union Station Properties Holding LLC transferred and assigned all of its rights and
obligations under the Lease to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission as Landlord
under a certain Assignment and Assumption of Leases and Licenses dated August 20, 2024.
C. The term of the Lease is currently set to terminate on August 19, 2026.
D. Tenant has requested to extend the termination date of the Lease to account for additional
time needed for construction related to its use, and Landlord believes an extension of the
Lease term is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its
residents.
E. The Parties therefore now desire to modify certain portions of the Lease as further set forth
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and
promises contained in this Second Amendment and the Lease and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Section 4 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“The term of this Lease (the “Term”) shall commence on the Lease Effective Date
and terminate on February 28, 2027 (the “Lease Termination Date”). Thereafter, the
Lease shall continue on a month-to-month basis upon the same terms and conditions
contained herein, unless and until terminated by either Party upon at least sixty (60)
days’ prior written notice to the other Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord
and Tenant may terminate this Lease prior to the Lease Termination Date by mutual
written agreement.”
2. Unless expressly modified by this Second Amendment, the terms and provisions
of the Lease remain in full force and effect.
3. Capitalized terms used in this Second Amendment will have the meanings set forth
in the Lease unless otherwise stated herein.
4. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into the operative provisions
of this Second Amendment.
5. This Second Amendment will be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Indiana.
6. This Second Amendment may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which
when so executed shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument. Any electronically transmitted version of a manually executed original shall be
deemed a manually executed original.
Signature Page Follows
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Second Amendment as of
the date set forth after their signatures.
“LANDLORD”
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
By:
David Relos, President
ATTEST:
Eli Wax, Secretary
Date: _______________
“TENANT”
1547 CSR – South Bend, LLC
a Delaware Limited Liability Company
By:___________________________
Its__________________________________
Date:_______________________