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Council backs $4 million forgivable loan to New Day Intake Center for low-barrier shelter; city budgeting $500,000 for operations in 2026
Summary
The Common Council gave a favorable recommendation to a forgivable loan and related approvals to support a low-barrier intake shelter at 4022 Old Cleveland Road. Project includes at least 110 shelter beds, a minimum $10 million developer investment and post-completion reporting requirements.
The South Bend Common Council advanced a proposal on Sept. 22 to authorize a $4 million forgivable loan from tax-increment revenues to New Day Intake Center Incorporated for a low-barrier intake shelter at 4022 Old Cleveland Road, with the redevelopment commission and economic development commission already having approved the project.
City staff said the development agreement requires New Day to construct a minimum 110-bed emergency shelter (current designs show 120 beds) and to make at least a $10 million minimum capital investment. The developer must complete construction and open to receive guests within 36 months of breaking ground. The organization will sign a separate five-year operating agreement with the…
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