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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—March 8, 2011 <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS <br /> (A) South Bend Central Development Area <br /> (2) continued... <br /> Commission ratified maintenances at the <br /> LaSalle Hotel. <br /> (3) Proposal for environmental assessment <br /> and engineering services. (Block bounded <br /> by Western Ave, Taylor Street, Wayne <br /> Street and William Street) <br /> Mr. Sikora noted that Wightman Petrie <br /> previously conducted a Phase I assessment <br /> on a portion of the city block bounded by <br /> Western Ave, Taylor Street, Wayne Street <br /> and Williams Street(including the former <br /> Fred's Transmission and a Gates auto <br /> salvage yard) —northwest of Coveleski Park. <br /> The city is interested in marketing this site as <br /> part of a residential redevelopment effort and <br /> has been meeting with potential partners in <br /> this endeavor. Staff is now proposing to <br /> complete a Phase I/II Environmental Site <br /> Assessment for the entire redevelopment site <br /> to identify recognized environmental <br /> conditions, as well as obtain data for <br /> confirmation that the subject site does not <br /> pose any "excess risk" with regard to <br /> residential development. In addition, we <br /> have requested that all existing utilities and <br /> associated connections to the residential lots <br /> be mapped in order to support the <br /> development. <br /> Wightman Petrie has submitted a proposal to <br /> provide environmental assessment and <br /> associated services for a fee of$12,500. <br /> Staff requests approval of this Professional <br /> Services Agreement. <br /> 12 <br />