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T t*CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK Mr. Adams continued, We are proposing to move, I think it is about seven(7)miles or so,just due north. We are going through a lot of analysis and engineering work as we speak so this hearing is timely for us. We are really looking to start checking off some of these boxes about the site before the winter sets in. It is a very aggressive construction schedule. We don't want shovels trying to break through frozen ground in the middle of winter. We are looking to work with the City and move into the new building in about twelve (12) months. This (referencing a slide of the presentation) is a concept elevation we had drawn. Of that 47.5 million square feet, we own about 10 million square feet across the country. We have project managers that we will hire locally. We are interviewing three (3)different local general contractors. We will manage the project but all of the construction work and the construction employment will be generated by the general contractor and by their subs. Here (referencing a slide of the presentation) is our site plan. This is a much more effective and efficient building compared to what we currently operate out of. There is a cross-dock and there will be enough parking to park the trucks and park all of our employee's cars. All one hundred and eight(10 8)jobs will be situated at this facility. He went on,The parcel we've targeted on Dylan Drive is about twenty(20)acres.We're proposing to build 232,000 square feet in twelve (12) months of construction as I indicated earlier. We will look to start in November 2018 and be done by October 2019. We expect construction costs at$14 million with machinery and equipment being just over$4 million for a total capital investment of $18 million. We are excited about the project. This is a huge opportunity for us. It satisfies a need to continue doing good things. We run this operation in several other cities across the US. To the labor side of this, this is one (1) of our better functioning operations. That is directly contributed to either the folks behind the wheel of the trucks or in the warehouse. We are very pleased and that is the sole reason we are looking to stay here in South Bend. I appreciate everyone's time and I'm here to answer any questions. Committeemember Regina Williams-Preston asked,If you were to not get this tax abatement,how would that impact you? Would you still consider staying here in South Bend? Mr. Adams replied, We need this tax abatement to make this project work. We would strongly reconsider and have to go back to step one (1) and start the search again. Committeemember Williams-Preston followed up, So this is about helping to retain the good jobs we have with this excellent work force? Mr. Adams replied, Absolutely. Committeemember Williams-Preston stated, Great. I do have another question for clarity. Do you have any connection or affiliation with Lippert? Are you a part of that company? Mr. Adams replied, We are not. We have no affiliation with Lippert at all. It is a business relationship where we lease space from them. Committee Chair Ferlic then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this legislation. Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, stated, This is a suggestion. I would like you to think about the future generations of our community. You are covering a lot of arable land. We have innovative solar here, right here in South Bend. They specialize in putting solar on warehouses so I would EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 1 227 W.Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.9221 If 574.235.9173 1 TTD 574.235.5567 I www.southbendin.gov 3