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Department of
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Community Investment
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Memorandum
June 30, 2016
TO: Redevelopment Commission
FROM: David Relos, Economic Resource
SUBJECT: Approval of Bid Specifications and Design Considerations
Former Newman Center
Attached are the Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for the disposition of
property bounded by Northside, Eddy, and Sample (the former Newman Center). This
site has been vacant for approximately the past two years with programming being
phased out for the past five years.
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
Parcel of land bounded by Northside, Eddy, and Sample
River East 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 price listed on the Offering Sheet.
3. Proposals for redevelopment are required to be for projects that are permitted
within the Mixed Use 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 businesses and neighborhood and
the Development Plan for the River East 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 East Development Area Development Plan must be
met.