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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—September 13, 2012 <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br /> D. Airport Economic Development Area <br /> (1) continued... <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 /> 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 /> 16 <br />