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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—September 13, 2012 <br /> Staff requests approval of this professional <br /> service contract in the amount of$165,000. <br /> Mr. Davis noted that the new documentation <br /> provided shows concern for the increased <br /> risk of cancer. Mr. Schalliol noted that <br /> research has been inconclusive regarding <br /> health risks associated with power line <br /> placement. However, the power line that is <br /> proposed would be no different than any <br /> other power line in the general electric grid <br /> in that neighborhood. <br /> Mr. Davis said that his concern is the <br /> additional power lines along with <br /> electromagnetic fields caused by nearby <br /> trains, in combination with microwaves used <br /> in the Housing Authority apartments. this <br /> does not make reference to the trains and the <br /> power line together. Mr. Schalliol responded <br /> that the material did touch on trains, <br /> electromagnetic fields generated off of trains, <br /> and other common sources of equipment and <br /> service. A group of scientists would have to <br /> be hired to determine what the level is at the <br /> present time with the trains and the additional <br /> power. It is something that could be looked <br /> into. Mr. Davis said he preferred to have that <br /> done sooner rather than later. He asked if it <br /> were possible to hold off for two weeks to <br /> research the safety concerns. <br /> Mr. Smith reiterated that the power line is the <br /> same as other power lines through any <br /> neighborhood. He is finalizing a contract <br /> that will land 23 data centers from <br /> throughout the world to South Bend. There <br /> is currently not enough power for those. This <br /> solution is short term. Long term his goal is <br /> to build sub-stations within the Renaissance <br /> District. He does not see any potential risk <br /> 14 <br />