SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Redevelopment Commission is outlining a proposal for the potential future of the Lafayette Building.

In a new document, the commission is asking the city to pursue demolishing the building, should a redevelopment plan not be reached in an appropriate amount of time. The over-120-year-old building suffered a fire in June that caused significant damage.

The commission said a third-party consultant estimated that a "bare bones" rehabilitation of the building would cost $11 million; a more complete rehabilitation could cost over $20 million.

Officials say a pre-fire survey of the building found key structural components were either inadequate, removed, or damaged in a 1940 fire and never properly replaced. A previous developer reportedly declined to not move forward with a restoration project after it was given a $12-$15 million estimate.

According to the commission, the June fire consumed most of the roof structure, which also impacted masonry on the building's fifth floor. Damage caused by the fire and water used to put it out are expected to be exacerbated in the winter.

Officials say if a viable redevelopment plan is proposed, it would be presented to the commission for approval.