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South Bend edevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - September 30, 1985 6. NEW BUSIINESS (Cont.) e. Conitinued... the Mill Race project would be of utmost importance. Mr. Hutchcraft is an out of town developer, but has pledged as much as possible to involve the community with respect to suppliers, local contractors, labor, etc., so th the community will see a nice multiplier eff ct out of his development. Mrs. Schwartz entered into the record that Mill Race Recreational Associates failed to meet the basic bid specifications. Specifically, Mill Race Recreational Associates did not meet the minimum number of residential units, the retention of the public access easement, and the minimum purchase price. The effect of their proposed dollar for dollar decrease in purchase price for site pr ation would have brought their price bel w the minimum bid level. Upon a motion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by COMMISSION AWARDED THE BID Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the FOR PARCEL El -1 IN THE SOUTH Commission awarded the bid for Parcel El -1 in BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA the South Bend Central Development Area to TO CLINTON E. HUTCHCRAFT ON Clinton E. Hutchcraft on behalf of a BEHALF OF A PARTNERSHIP TO BE pa ership to be formed under Indiana law. FORMED UNDER INDIANA LAW Kolata thanked the Commission for the they devoted to preparation of the fications for the Mill Race project, ng with the two proposed developers, and ling to look at the other Hutchcraft Chair also thanked the other Commissioners traveling to visit other Hutchcraft sites. f. Commission approval to dispose of surplus le. Mrs. Kolata explained that the Redevelopment Commission owns a 1973 Ford van that has been used by the River Bend Plaza Crew for the downtown area. The van has not been running for several years and its present value is $50.00. The Commission is being asked to sell the vehicle at a public auction being held by the Board of Public Works on October 5, 1985. -13-