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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—December 13, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS B. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... interest from a number of different parties with multiple ideas for the building, all of which would be a magnet for investment activity for downtown South Bend. Mr. Davis asked whether the Redevelopment Commission is prepared to invest in the building to retrofit it for a different use or to make it more suitable for a potential use. Mr. Ford responded that that will be considered case by case,but we do anticipate the need for some city/Commission involvement. We are looking for proposals that would have a clear path to funding and would add investment downtown. Mr. Davis also asked about the report that Jersey Mikes is being pushed out of its location in the Hall of Fame. He'd like to see them relocated in the downtown. Mr. Ford responded that Community Investment is very committed to keeping businesses in downtown South Bend. The specifics of this case cannot be commented on,because it is currently in the courts. Mr. Downes asked whether there will be a Memorandum of Understanding or some agreement between Century Center, DTSB and Grubb and Ellis about who will be responsible for what so nothing falls through the cracks. Mr. Inks responded that an agreement will be drawn up. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Alford and unanimously carried,the Commission approved the proposal for management services of the College Football Hall of Fame until June 30, 2013. C. Airport Economic Development Area 1) Facility Documentation of architectural services at Bosch site. Mr. Inks noted that early in 2012 we met with several interested parties at the Bosch site to show the property and see if it could meet their needs. In many cases we needed information about the building that was not readily available. We opted to use ADG, given our work with them during 2011 as we tried to attract another tenant to the Bosch site. ADG built upon their previous work at the site. They have submitted documentation of the services provided in a letter dated 11/27/12. The cost for these services totals $8,835 and Commission authorization is requested to pay for those services. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried,the Commission authorized payment to ADC for the architectural services at Bosch site listed in the Facility Documentation. 7