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�50UT$8 <br /> Department of <br /> Community Investment <br /> 1865 <br /> Memorandum <br /> December 11, 2014 <br /> TO: South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> FROM: David Relos, Economic Resources <br /> SUBJECT: La Salle Square Unity Gardens Agreement for Sale of Land <br /> On October 16, 2014, the Commission received no conforming offers for Lot 1 of the <br /> Ardmore Trail Minor Subdivision, at the corner of Ardmore and Prast in La Salle Square. <br /> At this same meeting, Unity Gardens, who currently occupies the site, did submit the <br /> attached letter, offering $10,000 to acquire and further improve the property. <br /> The sale of this property to Unity Gardens will allow them the stability of ownership to <br /> grow the site into an even stronger community asset, helping the surrounding <br /> neighborhood have fresh grown produce in an area that currently does not have easy <br /> access to a full service grocery store. <br /> The Agreement for Sale of Land with Unity Gardens sells this parcel for $10,000. They <br /> in turn become responsible for its upkeep and maintenance, and within two years commit <br /> to add a third greenhouse and expand their garden to meet an increased demand from <br /> the surrounding neighborhood. <br /> fi <br /> Sara Stewart, Unity Garden's Executive Director, will be present to explain their history <br /> at this location, and vision for its future. <br /> Staff requests approval of the Agreement for Sale of Land with Unity Gardens. <br /> died <br /> 227 W.JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 P: 574-235-9371 FAX: 574-235-9021 SOUTHBENDIN.GOV <br />