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Memorandum
January 14, 2016
TO: Redevelopment Commission
FROM: David Relos, Economic Resources4 i
SUBJECT: Approval of Bid Specifications and Design Considerations
Ignition Park South
ITEM: 7.13.(4)
Attached are the Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for the disposition of the
area bounded by Indiana, Kemble, Scott, and the Norfolk Southern Rail Road in Ignition
Park South. This is the 11.89 acre site which has been surveyed, rezoned, and the streets
and alleys vacated. Once development opportunities are identified, this area will be
replatted in to a single or multi parcel site.
The Bid Specifications outline the uses and development requirements that will be
considered for this site.
Staff requests approval of the Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for the
eventual disposition of this property.
227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 1 P: 574 - 235 -9371 1 FAX: 574 - 235 -9021 1 SOUTHBENDIN.GOV
Bid Specifications & Design Considerations
Sale of Redevelopment Owned Property
The area bounded by Indiana, Kemble, Scott, and the Norfolk Southern Rail Road in Ignition Park
South, inclusive of vacated streets and alleys
River West Development Area
All of the provisions of I.C. 36- 7 -14 -22 will apply to the bidding process.
2. All offers must meet the minimum offering price.
3. Proposals for redevelopment may include projects that are permitted within the Light
Industrial zoning designation. All proposals must conform to the existing zoning
provisions as outlined in the South Bend Zoning Ordinance Title 21 of the City of
South Bend Municipal Code.
4. Proposals for the reuse of the property must include a basic reuse plan for the site
and a project timeline detailing aspects of the site redevelopment and site
improvements. During the review process, emphasis will be placed on compatibility
with the goals and objectives of the surrounding neighborhood, Ignition Park
Planning Area, and the Development Plan for the River West Development Area.
5. Bidders are prohibited from the use of the property for speculation or land- holding
purposes.
6. All other provisions of the River West Development Area Development Plan must
be met.