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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, Indiana <br />Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item <br />DAT E : October 7, 2024 <br />FROM: Elizabeth Maradik, Chief Neighborhoods Officer <br />SUBJECT: 749 Harrison Emergency Demolition <br />Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res. <br />* Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller, then the <br />authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect. <br />PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Staff requests a $500,000 budget appropriation to fund the emergency demolition of the <br />church sanctuary located at 749 Harrison Ave. <br />SPECIFICS: <br />City staff have been monitoring deteriorating conditions of the church sanctuary at 749 Harrison Ave for a <br />number of months and a demolition order was affirmed for the property. Recently, an analysis by a structural <br />engineer found that the sanctuary portion of the building in danger of imminent collapse, particularly in <br />inclement weather. In the event that the sanctuary collapses, the buttresses may collapse outward from the <br />sanctuary and could pose serious danger to the public right-of-way or adjacent properties. <br />Staff have moved forward with receiving quotes for an emergency demolition to resolve the public safety risk <br />prior to winter weather further degrading the building. Quotes are still being received, but an appropriation of <br />$500,000 will more than cover the cost and any remainder will be returned to the River West Development <br />Area. <br />_________________________Pres/V-Pres <br />ATTEST: __________________Secretary <br />Date: ____________________ <br /> APPROVED Not Approved <br />SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br />10-10-2024 <br />