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� City of South Bend—Westem/Wayne Re-development March 1, 2011 Page 4 of 8 Recorded Land Title Records USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Maps Local Street Directories Zoning/Land Use Records Our proposal does not include a Chain-of-Title search. If others have recently completed a Chain-of-Title, WP will review the document for potential environmental concerns associated with prior ownership. USES OF PROPERTY IN SURROUNDING AREAS Using available resources, the history and/or general uses of properties in the area surrounding the subject site will be researched at a search distance and time period deemed appropriate, given the findings of other portions of the assessment. Complete coverage using local street directories, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and potentially other historical records regarding the prior uses of the subject site and surrounding properties may be limited, may not be readily available, or may not even exist for purposes of review. SITE RECONNAISSANCE The purpose of the site reconnaissance is to observe current conditions at the site and obtain information indicating the likelihood of environmental concerns in connection with the property. A site reconnaissance will be perFormed looking for surface indications of past or present waste handling or disposal activities that may pose a hazard to the subsurface environment. Quantities, areas of storage, waste disposal procedures and manufacturing processes will be documented as identified, or made known to WP. We will require access to all areas of the site, to the extent they are not obstructed by bodies of water, adjacent buildings, or other obstacles. WP understands that access to the existing buildings may not be provided to WP (residential dwelling and data center), although the site reconnaissance effort will include inspection of existing grounds and building exteriors for any indications of the presence of UST systems or other chemical/petroleum use. Unforeseen circumstances notwithstanding, only one site visit will be made to the subject property. INTERVIEWS The objective of interviews is to obtain direct, personal information from individuals indicating recognized environmental conditions at the property. Prior owners and/or occupants may be interviewed regarding site activities and/or operations which are currently, or may have in the past, affected the environmental condition of the site. Selected local regulatory and/or emergency response officials may also be interviewed regarding knowledge environmental problems or emergency responses at the site. IDENTIFICATION OF DATA GAPS Depending on the availability of certain resources for evaluating historical property use, current or historical manufacturing operations, chemical use, waste disposal activities, previous property owners (for interview) and other pertinent information; certain "Data Gaps" may be identified within our Report. WP will make determinations regarding potential impacts such Data Gaps may have on conclusions as to the presence or potential presence of recognized environmental conditions. PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT REPORTING Upon completion of our site reconnaissance, regulatory database and historical records review, a verbal summary will be presented. Our written report will include documentation to support the analysis, opinions and conclusions found in the report, inclusive of referenced sources. If appropriate, recommendations for additional assessment (Phase II) will be made. Estimated �. � � �' �