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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting –February 19, 2010 <br /> <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br /> <br />B. Airport Economic Development Area <br /> <br />(5) continued… <br /> <br />costs will be about $14,000 per year. <br /> <br />Mr. Downes asked if staff is confident this is <br />a legitimate use of TIF funds. Mr. Leone <br />responded that counsel has taken a good look <br />at the law and this is a legitimate use of TIF <br />funds. Mr. Inks also responded, saying that <br />Animal Control is a public facility in a TIF <br />area. It also serves the TIF area. Staff is <br />confident it meets the requirements of the <br />law. <br /> <br />Mr. Varner commented that his first <br />preference would have been for the city to <br />find some sort of accommodation with the <br />Humane Society. But, it’s been fourteen <br />years since South Bend split from the <br />Humane Society, and that’s not going to <br />happen. It is important to have a facility that <br />is humane and provides the necessary <br />services. <br /> <br />Mr. Varner voiced a concern expressed by <br />Councilman Henry Davis: that at some point <br />the investment of $1.5 million may be <br />considered part of the investment committed <br />to LaSalle Square. Mr. Gibney said he <br />understands that this investment does not <br />decrease the city’s commitment to LaSalle <br />Square. However, the Eclipse Place site is <br />three blocks from LaSalle Square, is very <br />blighted, and its renovation will benefit <br />LaSalle Square. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 22 <br /> <br />