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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting -May 16, 2008 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br />B. South Bend Central Development Area <br />(2) continued... <br />continue that long term, but it's the Council's <br />decision now. <br />Dr. Varner said he wondered not about <br />government access, which is essential, but <br />public access. Ms. Preuss responded that that <br />channel belongs to the city, so the city would <br />contract with a station to provide that access <br />if it so desires. <br />Mr. King asked about the timeline for <br />renovation. Ms. Preuss responded that <br />WHIT is subject to WSBT's timeline. <br />WSBT has said they will be out by <br />December 31, 2008. Renovation will take <br />about a year, depending on weather. They <br />don't want to be doing demolition of the <br />corner for the atrium in January. <br />Dr. Varner asked if they have funding in <br />place for the project, noting that they have <br />only raised $2. SM at this point. Mr. Sullivan <br />responded that the capital campaign is well <br />under way. This announcement will give the <br />campaign a big boost. They have not yet <br />gone to the full public to raise funds. Dr. <br />Varner said that it's nice to have a project <br />become visible soon after an announcement <br />rather than stall over fundraising, particularly <br />when the city has committed funds. <br />Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by <br />Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the <br />Commission authorized staff to work on a <br />development contract with WNIT for the <br />proposed project and authorized staff to <br />COMMISSION AUTHORIZED STAFF TO WORK ON A <br />DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH WHIT FOR THE <br />PROPOSED PROJECT AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO <br />PREPARE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL <br />SERVICES WITH THE TROYER GROUP <br />13 <br />