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Council approves three property purchases for redevelopment, community center and stormwater work

Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana · December 9, 2025
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Summary

The council approved three resolutions to buy parcels: 749 Harrison Ave for demolition/redevelopment, a set of parcels at 1024 W Indiana Ave for a Rum Village community center with Boys & Girls Club partnership, and three Randolph Street lots to support an underground stormwater storage project.

The Common Council approved three resolutions authorizing property purchases aimed at neighborhood redevelopment, a community center, and stormwater infrastructure.

Resolution 25‑49 authorizes purchase of 749 Harrison Ave, a vacant church and annex the city will acquire for the average of two appraisals ($188,500). Caleb Bauer, Executive Director of Community Investment, said the structure has significant structural issues and the plan is to move…

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