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�0 �)CI ��)) UTH 4 / Community & Economic Development °° 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: Redevelopment Commission From: Matthew Sikora, Economic Development Planner�j Subject: Proposal for 502 W. Western Avenue Date: December 12, 2011 Attached for consideration is a proposal regarding Commission -owned property located at 502 W. Western Avenue (former Harmon Auto Glass). On June 14, 2011, the Redevelopment Commission approved the bid specs, fair - market valuation ($45,000), and advertising of legal notices to begin the disposition process for this property. At the July 12, 2011 Redevelopment Commission meeting, staff reported that no conforming bids had been received and that the property would thus be able to be sold at a negotiated price. Attached is a letter /proposal from Monroe Circle Community Center, a non - profit entity of Entermission Inc. and serving the South Bend community, whose mission is "to encourage and help each person discover their worth for the purpose of developing a vibrant, safe and strong community with strong families." The framework for the center's activities is expressed by the acronym VALUE — V- vocational, A -art expression, L- leadership and spiritual development, U- unique heath & wellness, and E- education empowerment. MC3's plans for the Harmon glass site focus on the Vocational component of its mission and consist of multiple phases. Phase I includes the renovation of the existing building to serve as "Carpenter's Hands" center of operations to mobilize the community at -large to volunteer and /or donate for various community construction projects while mentoring and teaching basic trade skills to community residents. The program just completed a renovation of the 747 Center for the Homeless project for homeless veterans. Timeline for Phase I is July 2012. We propose to sell the property to MC3 for the nominal amount of $10, and in exchange MC3 will make the improvements as proposed (and in keeping with the successful renovations of its adjoining properties). The services proposed within this site, along with the services currently offered at the MC3's existing buildings, are open to the South Bend community and are of value to our citizens. Staff asks Commission approval of this transaction and to direct staff and Legal to prepare the necessary documents to complete the transaction. The completed documentation will return to the Commission for final approval and signature. What We Do Today Makes A Difference!