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(I) • • ~~ e . ~~jo., ~~ ~ ~, Community & Economic Development `~~ _`_~' ~~~ 1865 1200 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601-1830 Phone 574/235-9371 Fax 574/235-9021 To: Redevelopment Commissioners From: David Relos, Economic Development Planner ~ ' Subject: Staff Memo & Declaratory Resolution No. 2837 Date: January 21, 2011 On January 14, 2011, the Commission authorized staff to conduct surveys, investigations, and to thoroughly study the West Washington Chapin Development Area (WWCDA). This process included the gathering of information on parcels to be added, and an estimation of costs associated with the acquisition and redevelopment of properties within this Development Area. Attached to this memorandum is Resolution No. 2837, which is a Declaratory Resolution to amend the Development Plan for the WWCDA. This Declaratory Resolution begins the process to amend the Development Plan to allow for the acquisition of two properties at the northwest corner of Washington and Taylor Streets, 601 - 605 W. Washington and 109 - 111 N. Taylor. Both these properties have one story commercial buildings on them. Both buildings are out of character with their surrounding historic homes, and both are vacant and in states of disrepair. The acquisition and demolition of these two properties will allow the preparation of these lots to be offered for market rate in-fill housing. Expected cost for the acquisition and demolition of these two properties is $150,000. Upon approval by the Commission, resolutions will be put before the Area Plan Commission and Common Council for their approval, before a Public Hearing and Confirming Resolution would be presented to the Commission for final approval. Approval for advertising for the Public Hearing is also requested of the Commission. Advertising would be done after approval from the Common Council is granted. Staff believes it would be of public utility and benefit to amend the Development Plan by adding these properties to the acquisition list and allowing their acquisition. Staff requests Commission approval of Resolution No. 2837, and the necessary advertising to carry it forward. What We Do Today Makes A Difference!