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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—September 13, 2012 <br /> from this typical power distribution. <br /> Mr. Varner asked Mr. Smith how long was <br /> "long term" and "short term." Mr. Smith <br /> responded that the fastest they build the <br /> additional sub-stations would be a year and a <br /> half to two years. He will be moving <br /> expeditiously to get those built. <br /> Mr. Varner asked if the Housing Authority <br /> has expressed concerns about the additional <br /> power line. Mr. Schalliol replied that they <br /> have expressed concerns, but their issues are <br /> with TV signals coming into the building, <br /> what the power line looks like, where it sits <br /> and whether trees need to be trimmed. <br /> Mr. Varner questioned again whether long <br /> term was two years at the most. Mr. Smith <br /> replied that power would need to be <br /> repositioned within two years to continue <br /> doing business. <br /> Mr. Downes stated that he cannot believe <br /> that South Bend is the first place in the <br /> country, or in the world, where this <br /> combination of power is present. He <br /> suggested putting the burden on AEP to <br /> come up with sufficient information. In the <br /> interest of time, to move the project along, he <br /> suggested approving the funding so the <br /> Commission is not holding the project back, <br /> but making the approval contingent upon the <br /> Commission being satisfied with the <br /> information to be provided. <br /> Mr. Davis stated that he did not believe two <br /> weeks would break the project. Mr. Smith <br /> noted that he's been working on and has <br /> landed an international company. It would <br /> be extremely challenging and he doesn't <br /> know that he could overcome it without <br /> 15 <br />