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Community Investment
Memorandum
August 24, 2015
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Redevelopment Commission
Chris Dressel, Staff 0.9
City Cemetery Master Plan: Colfax Avenue Improvements -Phase I
Staff requests the Redevelopment Commission's approval of project budget for Phase I of
the Colfax Streetscape Improvements in the amount of $300,000 as part of a master
revitalization plan for the City Cemetery area.
Colfax Avenue is a key corridor for visitors to the cemetery. As identified during the master
plan process, there's a need for an improved appearance and cemetery access for Colfax
and other streets immediately surrounding the cemetery.
Phase IA of the project will include the planting of trees between LaSalle Connector and
William Street. The total number of trees will be increased to create a consistent, uniform
appearance and only trees that are dead, dying, or diseased would be removed, including
any stumps. Phase IA of the project will take place in Fall 2015.
Phase 18 of the project includes conversion of the block between LaSalle Connector and
Laporte Avenue from 1 to 2 way traffic and at a minimum is anticipated to include a
reconfiguration of traffic lanes and a traffic study for intersections within the project area.
Phase !B of the project will take place in 2016.
If you should have any questions or are in need of more information, please feel free to
contact me at either cdressel@southbendin.gov or 235-584 7.
227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 J P: 574-235-9371 I FAX: 574-235-9021 I SOUTH BEN DIN.GOV
ITEM: 5.B.(1)