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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting - May 2, 1997 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) <br />a. continued.... <br />from the CD's pays for the fund drive <br />expenses. Ms. King acknowledged all the <br />individuals who've worked diligently <br />bringing the Morris Performing Arts <br />Center project together. <br />She noted that from 1993 to 1996 they've <br />given 76 tours of the facility to <br />individuals and contribution committees <br />from businesses. They have pledges and <br />donations from businesses, foundations, <br />individuals, and organizations such as <br />the Broadway Theatre League and the <br />State of Indiana. She noted that there are <br />a total of 112 entities that have made <br />pledges. <br />They kicked -off the second phase of <br />fundraising in March 1997. Phase One <br />requested donations between $25,000 and <br />$1 million. In this phase they're asking <br />smaller businesses and other individuals <br />for gifts between $5,000 and $25,000. <br />The leadership gifts are still on- going. <br />Ms. King noted that they're extremely <br />pleased with this wonderful project and <br />its progress. She noted that this will be a <br />wonderful addition to downtown South <br />Bend and the whole Michiana area. <br />Almost fifty percent of the people that <br />come to the Morris Civic Auditorium <br />come from outside St. Joseph County. <br />Mr. Jones stated that this has been a great <br />project to work on and that this is one of <br />C -5- <br />