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City of South Bend— Former Gates Chevrolet/Toyota Facilities January 17, 2012 Page 4 of 7 Property Tax Files Recorded Land Title Records USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Maps Local Street Directories Our proposal does not include a Chain -of -Title search. If others have recently completed a Chain -of- Title, Wightman Petrie 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 surrounding area 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 with the site. A reconnaissance will be performed for indications of waste handling or disposal activities that may pose a hazard to the subsurface environment. We will require access to all areas, to the extent they are not obstructed by bodies of water, adjacent buildings, or other obstacles. We have assumed that access to all parcels and existing structures can be coordinated within a several day period of time, given the size of the structure. I Z It =1 AN IATR6 Interviews will be conducted with knowledgeable persons to obtain direct, personal information regarding activities and /or operations which may have affected the environmental condition of the site. Selected local regulatory and /or emergency response officials may also be interviewed regarding knowledge of past or present environmental problems or emergency responses at the site. IDENTIFICATION OF DATA GAPS Depending on the availability of certain resources for evaluating historical property use, previous property owners (for interview) and other pertinent information; certain "Data Gaps" may be identified within our report. Wightman Petrie will make determinations as to the potential impacts such Data Gaps have on conclusions as to the presence or potential presence of recognized environmental conditions. PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT UPDATE REPORTING Upon completion of our site reconnaissance, regulatory database and historical records review, a verbal summary will be presented. Our written report of findings 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 costs and the specific scope of services for performing any Phase II recommendations will be submitted under separate cover. TASK 2 - ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERTIAL SURVEY Wightman Petrie understands that the City of South Bend is concerned as to the presence of asbestos - containing materials within the existing structures. Please note that prior to major renovation of any existing structure, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Air Quality Section, requires completion of an Asbestos Containing Material Survey; with submittal of a report and a Standard Form