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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—February 14, 2013 <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. South Bend Central Development Area <br /> (3) continued... <br /> Mr. Downes noted that looking backward, this kind of data would have been useful when <br /> the decision was made about America Trust Place, and both of David Matthews' projects. <br /> Now looking forward the Hotel LaSalle. In order for the Redevelopment Commission to <br /> make good decisions going forward, we need this data. <br /> Ms. Jones asked when Mr. Kain engaged Zimmerman/Volk did they provide us with other <br /> studies they have done for similar size cities; and did they provide outcomes based on those <br /> studies and how the communities used it. Mr. Kain responded that he did receive <br /> information of studies from other cities. Also, without Zimmerman/Volk's knowledge, he <br /> reached out to the Redevelopment Director in Montgomery, AL which had the study done, <br /> asking if it had been useful in their decision making. They said it is wonderful; it is used <br /> continually, and they have even updated their study. They highly recommended <br /> Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc. <br /> Mr. Meteiver said that Legal has not had an opportunity to review the contract. He asked <br /> that it be approved, subject to Legal review. <br /> Mr. Davis asked Mr. Meteiver to explain what the subject to legal approval of the final <br /> terms of the contract means. Mr. Meteiver responded that this contract is not in line with <br /> our normal professional services contract, and would like to look at it line by line so there is <br /> nothing in it that will create any problems. <br /> Mr. Downes made a motion to accept the proposal for a analysis of the residential market <br /> potential for downtown South Bend for the scope of services and fee proposed, subject to <br /> legal review. Mr. Varner seconded. The motion carried on a vote of five to one. Mr. Davis <br /> opposed. <br /> B. Airport Economic Development Area <br /> (1) Amendment to Purchase Agreement with Richard C. Hamilton and Hamilton Body <br /> Shop,Inc. <br /> Mr. Relos noted that in May 2012 the Commission entered into a staged Purchase <br /> Agreement to acquire the three properties owned by Richard Hamilton and Hamilton Body <br /> Shop, 802, 910, and 917 S. Lafayette. In June 2012, closings were held on 802 and 910 <br /> S. Lafayette, with a date of our possession of 910 S. Lafayette to be March 31, 2013. <br /> Hamilton plans to auction unneeded equipment from their operations, and would like to <br /> stage the auction at 910 S. Lafayette. With uncertainty as to how the winter and early spring <br /> season will unfold, Hamilton would like an extra month to accommodate their sale and <br /> empty the building. Staff is currently working on demo specs, and will eventually bid the <br /> 7 <br />