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6 8 0) o�s�U'� Ix BR�o Department of r.� Community Investment Memorandum April 25, 2013 TO: Redevelopment Commission FROM: David Relos, Economic Resources Associate SUBJECT: Unity Gardens @ La Salle Square Amendment to Temporary Use and License Agreement and $1,400 Not -To- Exceed to Complete Electrical Service On February 28, 2013, the Commission was presented with an update on the Unity Gardens at La Salle Square (see attached summary), and was requested to consider amending the Agreement with Unity Gardens to include the following: Extend the agreement from 5 years to 15 (keeping in place its termination rights) Allow electricity to be brought in to the site Increase relocation costs, based upon two quotes, from $10,000 to $20,000 Approval was granted by the Commission to have staff, in conjunction with the Legal Department, to move forward with amending the current Agreement to accommodate this request. Also requested was consideration to fund a possible shortfall to bring electricity to the site. Unity Gardens has secured the donation of a $15,000 solar system from Innovateous Solar, $20,000 from the Pokagon Band, $20,000 in supplies and labor from Herrman and Goetz, as well as many other donations. Outstanding items are costs associated with the installation of the solar structure and bringing electricity to the growing hoop itself. Unity Gardens requests a not -to- exceed amount of $1,400 to fund these remaining items, so electricity to the site will be fully functional. Attached is the amended Agreement incorporating the three changes mentioned above. Staff requests approval of this Amendment to Temporary Use and License Agreement, and a not -to- exceed amount of $1,400 to fund the electrical functionality of the site. 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 1 P: 574 - 235 -9371 1 FAX: 574 - 235 -9021 1 SOUTHBENDIN.GOV