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AECOM <br />September 21, 2012 <br />Mr. Scott Ford <br />Executive Director <br />Community & Economic Development <br />City of South Bend <br />227 W. Jefferson Blvd. <br />South Bend, IN 46601 <br />Submitted via email: sford@southbendin.gov <br />Dear Mr. Ford: <br />AECOM Economics is pleased to present this proposal to prepare an economic and fiscal impact <br />analysis of South Bend's three publicly -owned events facilities (the Century Center, Morris Theater for <br />Performing Arts, and Palais Royale), as well as a peer community and benchmarking analysis. <br />AECOM Economics (formerly Economics Research Associates) has a history of 50+ years in analyzing <br />and planning facilities such as convention centers, theaters, and other types of public -use facilities. In <br />addition, in comparison to other firms that focus on event facilities, we also offer expertise in broader <br />economic development and downtown planning, as evidenced by our extensive experience in downtown <br />planning studies. For this project, we offer staff whose work focuses on both downtownleconomic <br />development as well as public - assembly facilities. <br />The remainder of this document contains our proposal, based on our understanding of the project and <br />your needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chris Brewer at (312) 373 -6931 or <br />David Stone at (312) 373 -7601. Thanks in advance for your consideration, and for the opportunity to work <br />with you. <br />Sincerely, <br />°, -p "`- <br />Chris Brewer David Stone <br />Principal Associate Principal <br />