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)CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK Councilmember Broden stated, This is my last question. This is for the two (2)that we've already heard, and then if it applies to others going forward. In terms of purchasing this equipment, how much of it is done either with Indiana or regional suppliers? Tim Blockey, 81545 South Olive Street, replied, Our main mixing equipment was purchased out of Fort Wayne. Otherwise, we are looking at a variety of other vendors but can say several hundreds of thousands of dollars came straight out of Fort Wayne. Mr. Hall replied, Most of it is coming out of, like our racking, Dowagiac, Michigan. Then the forklifts are bought right here from South Bend. Councilmember Broden stated, I think that is helpful information to share, so, thank you. Committeemember Regina Williams-Preston stated, My question kind of falls in line with what Councilmember Broden is getting at, in terms of community benefit. How are we using folks within our community, whether it's suppliers or labor force or things like that? So, the building itself is going to be expanded. Has that contract already been awarded and do we know who is doing that? I'm asking these questions, and I will be for any of the new development. I learned something new. I learned about PLA's, Project Labor Agreements. So, I'm really interested in moving forward. How can we use that tool to actually make sure we are hitting some targets? Now that the contract has been awarded, things are kind of moving forward but that is something I am definitely looking forward to as we start bringing these tax phase-ins forward. Again, working together and being good community partners, how can we put something in writing to make sure we are actually hitting the targets we are trying to hit in terms of engaging the people within our community and lifting everyone up? Mr. Hall replied,We are using Majority Builders for this expansion. We used Holladay Properties Holladay Construction for the initial building. So, this is the first (1st) building we have actually owned and built. Prior to that, prior to 2014, we leased in South Bend. Mr. Buckenmeyer continued, Onward, this one(1) is exciting. It's going to really change some of the landscape as folks come into South Bend as they pass through. The recipient of this abatement is Hopkins Properties, also known as Truck Centers INC, (TCI) and formally known as Hill Truck Center down on Sample Street. They are soon to be formally located right next to our Central Services on the north side of Sample Street. What they have done in terms of land assemblage and this project is, right on the corner of US-31 and the tollway here, a wonderful and great piece of property that will allow them visibility. It's great because their business is in trucks, both selling and repairing big rigs. We are excited about that and ask for your support for this project. It's a big deal. It is nearly $18 million of private investment for a new facility that will be about 100,000 square feet. They will retain forty-two (42) jobs and they will add thirty (30) new jobs. Again, these are of very desirable pay. It will take about twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months or so until you see the actual facility. It will be a gorgeous tech repair center. They will start ramping up and start hiring in advance of this, so they are ready to hit the group running with this. Mr. John Hopkins who is the Chairman and CEO, is in from their headquarters in Illinois and then Tyler Yates is a VP and heads up the South Bend location. Councilmember Karen White stated,You mentioned the designation as an economic revitalization area for three (3) years. Could you expand on that? What does that mean? In section five (5) of this. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227W Jefferson Ovid South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f574.235.9173 T1D574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 5