5A1 Resolution No. 3673 (Authorizing DCI Staff for Certain Acts - Lafayette Building) - Signed

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1 RESOLUTION NO. 3673 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EMERGENCY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE LAFAYETTE BUILDING WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) is the governing body of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment established under the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended, being I.C. 36-7-14-1 et seq. (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized under I.C. 36-7-14-12.2 to acquire, hold, use, and dispose of real property and to clear real property acquired for redevelopment purposes; and WHEREAS, the Commission owns certain property within the boundaries of the City of South Bend (the “City”), including the Lafayette Building, located at 115 S. Lafayette Boulevard, and more particularly described in Exhibit A (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Commissioners have the authority under the Act to adopt such rules and bylaws as they consider necessary for the proper conduct of their proceedings and the carrying out of their duties and the safeguarding of money and property placed in their custody; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2026, a catastrophic fire occurred at the Property, which resulted in significant damage and potentially creating structural instability and other unsafe conditions; and WHEREAS, the Commission recognizes that the Property is an important and historically significant structure within the City, but finds that immediate action may be necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare and to prevent further damage or risk to persons or property; and WHEREAS, the Commission further finds that the actions authorized herein are consistent with the Commission’s powers under Indiana Code 36-7-14 and fall within the capital expenditure and professional services categories identified in the Commission’s 2026 Redevelopment Commission Spending Plan, including site improvements, real property improvements, and professional services; and WHEREAS, I.C. 36-7-14-8 provides that redevelopment commission funds must be disbursed only after allowance and approval by the Commission, but allows the Commission to authorize certain disbursements prior to approval by resolution; WHEREAS, the Commission now desires to expressly authorize certain limited actions to be taken on its behalf in order to respond promptly and without delay to the unsafe conditions affecting the Property, while preserving the Commission’s oversight of expenditures and ensuring that any such actions are undertaken only as necessary to protect public health and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission as follows: 1. The Executive Director of Community Investment and such staff as designated by