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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -July 21, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... think it is certainly very appropriate for cities to invest in facilities like Century Center, Coveleski, College Football Hall of Fame, Studebaker Museum. Those add to the quality of life in this community; they add to a sense of who we are, where we are. They are important only for local citizens, but also for job attraction to this community. I certainly further dispute calling investing in the juvenile justice center, the jail and Riley High School inappropriate, unless I'm mis- reading you (Ms. Boaler) on that. Those are needed investments in the community as well. I believe that we have seen many positives from the Hall of Fame. Is it a failure in terms of a break -even business? Yes, it is a failure in terms of a break -even business! Is it a failure in terms of the community? I do not believe so! I believe that it will continue to grow and be a mark of pride for the City of South Bend. I believe it has spurred additional investment in the downtown area for the Leighton Center to the Chocolate Cafe. It has been part of a package, including the Morris Performing Arts Center, that might be another, Joyce, that you want to add to your list in terms of investments. I think that it has really been part of what we are seeing as a strong rejuvenation of the downtown and as a city, we have public benefit and continue to try to attract private investment to follow -up on that, to make this a better community. So, thank you for your consideration. Mr. Hunt asked if there were any further comments from the Commissioners. There were none. Mr. Hunt noted that the Commission has a fiscal responsibility to the City of South Bend to protect their good standing in the credit market. -12-