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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting —March 13, 2012 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br />C. Airport Economic Development Area <br />(1) continued... <br />Mr. Davis asked if the tournament that is to <br />take place in Benton Harbor is apt to help or <br />hinder Blackthorn getting future tours. Mr. <br />Firestone replied that this is a stepping stone <br />both for Blackthorn and for the city as it will <br />bring an attendance over three days of about <br />10,000 people. It will demonstrate how well <br />Blackthorn is suited to larger events and may <br />lead to more of them. The event in Benton <br />Harbor will draw 40,000 to 50,000 people, <br />and impact Blackthorn very little. <br />Mr. Davis asked whether the other city golf <br />courses complain about the competition of <br />Blackthorn. Mr. Firestone replied that that <br />debate happens all over the country. He has <br />not heard any more complaints than in the <br />past. Blackthorn does everything it can to <br />work with everyone in the community the <br />same way. <br />Mr. Downes asked Mr. Firestone if he was <br />happy with all the requirements in the <br />contract. His response was yes. He's <br />confident that Blackthorn will meet and <br />exceed projections. He has sold yet another <br />sponsorship. The community has been <br />fantastic and supportive. <br />Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED FGTA, LLC <br />Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the TOURNAMENT SANCTION AGREEMENT <br />Commission approved FGTA, LLC (BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE). <br />Tournament Sanction Agreement <br />(Blackthorn Golf Course). <br />13 <br />