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U78 Community & Economic Development'��e'a 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: Redevelopment Commission From: David Relos, Economic Development Planner Subject: Res. No. 2867 — Acquisition Offer for 1504 — 1514 Prairie Ave. Date: April 12, 2011 This is the staff report for the acquisition of 1504 — 1514 Prairie Ave. This property was added to the Airport Economic Development Area Acquisition List by Resolution No. 2668 on May 21, 2010. It was added in an effort to clean and clear the southern boundary of Ignition Park, and to help stabilize the Rum Village neighborhood to the south. The Rum Village Neighborhood Association strongly supports the redevelopment of this area on the north side of Indiana Avenue. This particular property consists of three parcels. The primary piece of this property is the Prairie Salvage store, which sells upholstery and reupholsters furniture. The northerly parcel is 48' x 86', and contains a 1,896 square foot garage and attached workshop. The mid parcel is 45' x 106', and contains a 922 square foot single family residence. The southern parcel is 97' x 86', and contains a 4,016 square foot retail store and a 1,300 square foot separate storage building. The property owner would like participate in the goals of the Commission in its efforts to clean and clear this area, and contacted Staff of their interest in selling this property. Resolution No. 2867 sets the acquisition value of the property at $63,950. The acquisition value is the average value as determined by two independent appraisals. Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 2867, to allow the acquisition of this property. What We Do Today Makes A Difference!