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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting -February 16, 2007 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br />K. Other <br />() continued... <br />Ellis isclient-centric. They work for either <br />the City of South Bend as a client or ABC <br />corporation as a client. They provide them <br />all the necessary information to make a <br />decision. The client makes the choice. <br />Grubb & Ellis doesn't steer. It's against the <br />law to steer. Grubb & Ellis is bound by the <br />law to treat fiduciary responsibilities the <br />same, whether it's Don Cressy or the City of <br />South Bend. They have a blend of services <br />and talents in the organization that can solve <br />unusual problems. Grubb & Ellis' slogan is <br />"We're property solutions worldwide." <br />That's how they approach everything. They <br />want to solve a problem. Mr. Doolittle said <br />Grubb & Ellis has wanted the opportunity to <br />market Commission land for a long time. <br />He's never been given the opportunity to <br />compete. He believes they can do one whale <br />of a job for the Commission. <br />Mr. Davey said Grubb & Ellis could always <br />put a rebuttal article in the paper, publish <br />stats that show they do about 70% of our <br />business in South Bend. They do work for <br />other communities like Crown Pointe. The <br />Commission will hire the people who have <br />the qualifications to do its job best. <br />Mr. Downes asked how compensation would <br />be structured. Mr. Doolittle responded that it <br />would depend on the services provided. If <br />selected, he's sure a compensation package <br />can be agreed to that meets both parties' <br />needs. <br />21 <br />