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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—July 26, 2012 <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br /> A. South Bend Central Development Area <br /> (2) Authorization for installation of Orchestra <br /> Pit Lift at the Morris Performing Arts <br /> Center. <br /> Mr. Inks noted that the Redevelopment <br /> Commission is being asked to allow the <br /> installation of an orchestra pit lift at the <br /> Morris Park Performing Arts Center. The <br /> Redevelopment Commission has the <br /> authority to authorize these alterations in <br /> accordance with the terms of a lease for the <br /> property between the Redevelopment <br /> Commission (Lessee) and the <br /> Redevelopment Authority (Owner) entered <br /> into May 1, 1997. <br /> The letter from the Morris Park Performing <br /> Arts Center and Morris Entertainment, Inc., <br /> states this project is fully funded in the <br /> amount of$210,000 by private funds, <br /> including matching funds from the <br /> Community Foundation. Additionally, the <br /> letter indicates the City's Board of Public <br /> Works will serve as the contracting agent and <br /> the City Engineering Department will <br /> oversee the project. <br /> Since there are sufficient funds to complete <br /> the project and since the city will oversee <br /> contracting and construction, these <br /> alterations to the Morris will not reduce the <br /> rental value of the project. Accordingly, staff <br /> recommends Redevelopment Commission <br /> approval. <br /> 5 <br />