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The following summarized information provided through interviews conducted with Mr. Bryant: 529 East Colfax— Owned by Mr. Bryant dating to 1974, leased by Mr. Bryant dating from 1965 through 1974. Facility operated as an automotive trim shop through 1995, specializing in custom automotive interiors, stereo systems and after-market accessories. Indicated that there was no engine repair of body work performed at the location during his ownership, and that at the time of his occupation (1965), the in-ground hoists within the two service bays of the building had been removed. Also noted that the facility contained two UST systems (750-gallon, 1,000-gallon) owned by Sun-Ray DX (local supplier). UST systems were located along the western side of the building and were connected to pump dispensers along the south side of the building. In 1966, Sun Ray DX removed the two UST systems, and replaced them with a smaller 500-gallon fiberglass, gasoline UST system (details of removal of older systems undocumented). Mr. Bryant operated the 500-gallon UST from 1966 through 1974 for personal use only. In 1974, Sun Ray DX removed the 500-gallon UST to allow for expansion of the building to the west (details of UST removal undocumented). Mr. Bryant ceased operations at the facility in 1995, which remained vacant through 1998, at which time former employees operated a similar auto trim business (J.D"s Automotive) for approximately one year. In 1999, Mr. Bryant contracted the demolition of the former service garage/gas station building, leaving the foundation slab. Mr. Bryant was not aware of any remaining UST systems on the property at the time of demolition. 517 East Colfax — Owned by Mr. Bryant since 1991; prior building occupied and subsequently demolished by same contractor used to demolish the former service garage/gas station at 529 East Colfax address (1999, leaving only foundation slab). Mr. Bryant was not aware of any UST systems on the property at the time of demolition. Noted that historical tenants occupying the former building (between 1961 and 1970) included Sherman's Quality Cleaners and Crystal Cleaners & Laundry, both of which were thought to be drop-off locations only. 211 North Hill Street - Owned by Vern V. and Mary Margaret Planck Family Trust; prior structure thought to have been limited to residential and small storefront (east side — grocery store) through 1970. Buildings remained vacant through early 1970s, at which time a fire resulted in damage to eventually cause demolition. Lot has remained vacant since building demolition. Mr. Bryant was not aware of any UST systems having been located on the property. Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment — dated February 2008, as completed for the Indiana Finance Authority, c% Indiana Brown fields Program, as prepared by Hull & Associates, Inc. Subject site identified as three land parcels totaling approximately 0.5-acres and having addresses of 211 North Hill Street, 517 East Colfax Avenue and 529 East Colfax Avenue, being generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and North Hill Street, in South Bend. Historically the subject site operated as a gasoline filling station under various names and ownership dating from 1939 through 1968, with subsequent operation as an automotive conditioning and trim shop from 1968 through closure in 1998. The City of South Bend acquired to subject site in 2003, eventually (2005) undertaking to removal of the existing building foundations in 2005, resulting in the gravel covered lot that is used for parking by area patrons, and as a lease location for billboard advertisement by Burkhart Advertising Corporation. The Phase I noted the historical presence of the 1,000-gallon, 750-gallon and 500-gallon USTs, as well as the potential presence of other non-documented UST systems and AST tanks as Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs). Shallow Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey — dated March 12, 2008, as performed by Superior Environmental Remediation90, Inc. for Delta/Hull Associates, Inc. 2