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Redevelopment Commission
Jennifer Laurent
Staff Report, Michiana Public Broadcasting
May 12, 2009
On December 8`I', 2008, the Commission approved a development agreement with Michiana
Public Broadcasting (WNIT) advancing a concept for relocation of their studios from the cw1-ent
facility in Elkhart to the WSBT building at 300 W Jefferson. A copy of this contract is included
for your review. Our agn•eement specified that we would engage an architectural firm to create a
budget and bid specifications for a renovated exterior and lobby. Upon confii7nation of private
funding for their portion of the project, the Commission ~~~ould authorize the bidding and
construction administration phase of the facade improvements, which would be overseen by the
Board of Public Works as the Commission's agent.
I"m pleased to report that significant progress has been made on our part as well as on the part of
WNIT. Subsequent to your approval of the development agreement, the Commission approved a
contract with the Troyer Group for the development of bid specifications, with a not to exceed cost
of $21,000. This phase of the project is nearing completion.
Meanwhile, WNIT"s successful capital campaign in tough economic times illustrates a high level
of support in the community for the new facility. An impressive array of grant funds will be
applied to equipment purchases as well, bringing the latest in broadcast technologies to our area.
WNIT has secured bank financing to get the project underway without delay.
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What We Do Today Makes A Difference
At this point WNIT has provided full proof of funding and has engaged a construction firm to
begin interior renovations and build out, ah-eady underway. With your authorization, the Troyer
Group's proposal for the bidding and construction administration phase of the project, attached,
will be submitted to the Board of Public Works for approval. Troyer has provided a range of
expected time and expense costs for construction administration of $20,500-$37,000 plus
reimbursable expenses. I would ask you to authorize a not to exceed amount of $39,000, as this
should be sufficient to complete the project.
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LETTER OF PROPOSAL
November 26, 2008
Mrs..iennifer Laurent
Department of Conununity & Economic Planning
City of South Bend
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 12005
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: WNIT Exterior and Lobby -Bid Documentation
Dear Mrs. Laurent:
As a result of our coi~•espondence, we understand the need for Architectural Services to assist your
organization in exterior and lobby bid packages for the WNIT New Building.
HOW THE TROYER GROUP WILL SERVE YOU
We intend to provide the following services to assist you in the documentation and administration
of the consri•uction process.
4. Biddin_~ -Once the documentation is complete, the City will advertise for, receive and
tabulate bids for the project The Troyer Group anticipates questions during the
bidding process along with potentially some clarifications that will need to be issued
through addendum(s). The Troyer Group will review and reconmlend a successful
bidder to the City. We propose doing this phase of the project at time and expense
(2.8_5 times our direct billable cost) plus reimbursable expenses (times 1.2) and
estimate that the cost would be $2,500 to 510,000.
Co~rst~-uctio~r Ad»~ii~istration - We understand The Bureau of Public Construction will
handle all the construction administration with the exception of what is required by the
Architect/Engineer for certification of the construction; our assumption is that the
construction contract will also be handled by the Bureau. The following are services
that need to be provided by The Troyer Group:
a. Shop drawings review Structural rebar, structural steel, the curtain wall system,
mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and miscellaneous other shop
drawings will need to be reviewed by the certifying Architect/Engineer. We
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propose doing this phase of the project at time and expense (2.85 times our
direct billable cost) plus reimbursable expenses (times 1.2) and estimate that
the cost would be $8,000 to $12,000.
b. Construction Observation -The Architect of Record should make observation
field visits as follows: Kick-oft meeting, 1-2 visits during Demo, 1-2 visits as
curtain wall is installed, 1 for finish observation, and 1 for the final punch. The
Structural Engineer will need to visit as follows: 2 visits during demo, when rebar
is installed, and 3 visits during steel erection. The Mechanical Engineer needs to
visit during rough-in of equipment, above ceiling punch prior to ceiling installation,
and for final punch. The Electrical Engineer needs to visit after conduit rough-in
but prior to drywall installation, and for fl1e final review/punch. We propose doing
this phase of the project at time and expense (2.85 times our direct billable
cost) plus reimbursable expenses (times 1.2) and estimate that the cost would
be $10,000 to $15,000.
c. Request for Information /Proposal Requests - It is unknown how much time
will be required for the RFI's /PR's. We assume the Bureau will handle the
majority of this work, but the certifying Architect will need to know what had been
altered from the original documentation. We propose doing this phase of the
project at time and expense (2.85 times our direct billable cost) plus
reimbursable expenses (times l.2).
d. Certificate of Payment Review -Since regularly scheduled observation field visits
are not requested, the Certification of Payment will need to be completed by the
Bureau of Public Construction.
The Troyer Group bills monthly. Consequently, at the beginning of each month you will receive a
statement covering the tinge and expenses incui-~•ed during the previous month. Payment is due
within thirty (30) days after statement date.
The Troyer Group is prepared to work with you in whatever capacity you desire. We are able to
tailor our services to fit needs not addressed above, providing additional services not listed above.
The necessity and costs for these services will be negotiated as the project unfolds.
As your acceptance of this proposal, please sign and return a signed original to our office.
C'itr of South Bc~ncl. Dcpcn7ntcnt of Comm~mitr c~ Economic Plunnin~ - YI'NIT
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We are excited to pa~-t~ner with you on this important project. Thank you for your confidence in
The Troyer Group.
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Agreed and accepted on behalf of
City of South Bend, Department of Community
& Econonuc Planning:
Gary A Hall, AIA, LEED AP
Architect/Project Manager
Terry Troyer
Chief Executive Officer
(signatit~°e)
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEIVIIENT
Bet~~~een the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission
and Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation
THIS Agreement, dated the ~ day of^ PO rn~~_; 2008, is made and
entered into between the SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (the
"Commission") and MICHIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION ("WNIT"), a
nonprofit corporation organized and duly existing under the laws of Indiana (the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission and WNIT being sometimes refen•ed to herein individually as a
"Party" and co]lectively as the "Parties").
WHEREAS, WNIT is party to an agreement whereby it has rights and expects to
acquire the real property commonly known as 300 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, lndiana
46601, and all improvements thereon, described in Exhibit A (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the granting by WNIT to the Commission of an Easement of a
portion of the Property described in Exhibit B (the "Easement Property') ~~~ill be made for the
sole purpose of allowing the Commission to renovate and improve portions of the structure (the
`'Project") wherein public broadcasting media services are to be delivered, such services being
het•einafter defined; and
WHEREAS, WNIT intends to remodel and upgrade the Property, excluding the
Easement Property, from an existing commercial broadcast facility, into a state of the art center
for public media serving atwenty-two (22) county area, employing the highest and best use of
the specialized Property and making a significant private capital investment in order to improve
its interior and exterior appearance and functionality; and
WHEREAS, WNIT•s proposed investment in redevelopment of the structure and
relocation of its broadcast operations and associated employment to downtown South Bend is
representative of, and furthers the goals of. the South Bend Central Development Area
Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive details of programming and direct and indirect
benefits WNIT will provide to the Commission and the residents of the City of South Bend is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit F; and
WHEREAS, the Commission considers the Project a benefit to the health and
welfare of all of the community•s residents, and
WHEREAS, the Commission has identified a public purpose in both WNIT's
physical redevelopment of the building as well as the programming and cultural resources which
will be introduced to the Development Area as a result; and
WHEREAS, the Commission wishes to participate as a development partner with
WNIT by undertaking certain renovations which would not otherwise be privately funded, and in
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so doing, the Commission hopes to enhance the viability and vibrancy of the Project.
NO\~', THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree and represent as follows:
1. The Recitals are incorporated into the operative provisions of this
Agreement as if fully set out herein.
2. WNIT will com~ey an Easement in the Easement Property to the
COn111115$IOn 111 a form which is satisfactory to WNIT and the Commission (the "Easement'').
WNIT will not wal-c•ant title to the Easement Property nor provide title insurance, provided,
however, the Commission may refrain from accepting the Easement to the Easement Property if,
in its sole discretion, WNIT is unable to convey an acceptable Easement to the Easement
Property.
The term of the Easement shall be for a period of eight (8) months from the date
the Easement is executed, but so long as the Project is not complete and the Commission is
proceeding to complete it, the Commission shall have an option at its discretion to renew the
Easement for six (6} consecutive and separate thirty (30) day periods by providing WNIT written
notice of the Commission's intent to renew fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the
original eight (8) month term or any subsequent thirty (~0) day renewal. In any event, the
Easement shall expire one (1) year from the date of the Easement unless the parties agree, in
writing, to an extension.
3. A professional architect or architectural firm ("Architect'-) acceptable to
the Commission, will assess the renovation needs of the Easement Property, draft plans and
develop cost estimates for the renovation. The renovation plans and cost estimates will be
presented by the Architect to the Commission and WNIT for approval. Once approved, the
Architect, under contract with the Commission, ~a~ill work with the City of South Bend Board oi'
Public Works, through an interagency agreement with the Commission, to refine the bid
specifications, publicly advertise and bid the Project, and oversee construction activity. The
Architect will be authorized by the Commission to prepare construction documents for a fee not
to exceed Twenty-one Thousand Dollars (S2],000) until such time as WNIT provides a
certification in writing to the City it has secured the funding to hire and pay in full a Construction
Manager for interior and exterior renovations of the Property. At such time, the Architect will be
authorized by the Commission to provide bidding and construction administration.
The source of funding for the project is the South Bend Central Development
Area Tax Increment Financing fund ("TIF''). The Commission's approved total Project budget is
One Million Dollars ($1.000,000), subject to appropriation by the Commission ("Project Costs').
Project Costs in excess of this amount may not be expended without further approval by the
Commission. A preliminary outline of the scope of work on the Project to be contracted through
public bid is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Conceptual plans of the interior and exterior
renovation are attached hereto as Exhibit D, with that portion of activity to be undertaken by the
Commission so noted. The construction schedule for the Project is attached hereto as Exhibit E.
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4. The Easement Property will be under the control of and maintained by the
Commission during the te~7n of the Easement All expenses relating to the control and
operation of the Easement Property, and any adjacent portions of the Property owned by WHIT.
including utility charges. shall he apportioned such that WNIT shall be deemed to have been
obligated for all expenses relating to the period prior to the date of the Easement and the
Commission shall be obligated for al] expenses relating to the Easement Property for the term of
the Easement. The Commission agrees to take reasonable steps of security during the teen of the
Easement for the Easement Property to secure and protect the Easement Property and
improvements and personal property thereon fi•om damages and losses, and to not allow any
liens or encumbrances of any kind to attach to the Easement Property. The Commission, also,
agrees to work with WNIT to assure that reasonable and mutually accepted liability and casualty
insurance protection is in place in relation to the Easement Property and the improvements
thereon so as to reasonably protect their respective interests.
5. The Project is scheduled to be completed by October 1, 2009, and the
Commission «~ill take reasonable steps to complete the Project prior to that date. If WNIT fails
to substantially complete its renovation plans to the Property within t~~~enty-seven (27) months
from the date of this Agreement, the Commission may terminate the Easement and \'WNIT will
pay to the Commission all documented expenses incurred for the Easement Property, less any
expenses reimbursed by the title insurance policy, if partial rehabilitation is due to any title
defects or newly discovered encumbrances. WNIT will also pay all expenses incurred if the
overall building project is not finished and open for service within eighteen (l8) months after
the expiration of the Easement to the Easement Property.
6. \~JNIT «-i11 invest approximately $3.7 million in non-Commission funds to
renovate, furnish and equip the Property as a full service media broadcasting center, and shall
provide ongoing operational and building maintenance expenses ("Operational Obligations' or
"Operations"). The Commission shall require \\WNIT to fulfill Operational Obligations for a
minimum of ten (10) years from the date of opening. General expectations for \WNIT that
accompany the Operations] Obligations or Operations are further described on Exhibit F attached
hereto. WNIT represents and warrants that WNIT will pay the Commission's actually incurred
Project expenses, up to One Million Dollars (51,000,000), prorated on an annual basis over the
tern.. if Operations cease during this teen for three (3) consecutive months for causes for which
it is responsible or that are within its control. By way of example, should WNIT cease
Operations in the fifth (5th) year of Operations, its obligation to the Commission shall be Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000).
7. The Operational Obligations specified in paragraph 6 shall run with the
land and shall be subordinate to any mortgage obligation of WNIT.
8. This .Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns.
9. The Parties agree to take such actions, including the execution and
delivery of documents and instruments, as maybe necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms
and intent of this Agreement and to aid and assist each other in carrying out the terms and intent.
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]0. No recourse under or upon any obligation, covenant, or agreement of this
Agreement or for any claim based thereon or otherwise in respect thereof shall be had against the
appointed or elected public officials of the City or the Commission or their respective officers.
agents, and employees, in any amount subject to the terms and conditions herein. and no liability.
right or claim at law or in equity shall attach to or shall be incurred by the public officials of the
City. the Conmmission or their respective officers, agents, and employees and all such claims are
hereby expressly waived and released as a condition of and as a consideration for the execution
of this Agreement by the Commission, provided such elected officials, officers, agents, and
employees are acting pursuant to lawful authority and are uniformly enforcing and/or
administering the laws, ordinances, practices and procedures of the City and the Commission.
No recourse under or upon any obligation covenant or agreement of this Agreement or for any
claim based thereon or others-ise in respect thereof shall be had against the officers, agents,
employees, or Directors of WHIT in any amount subject to the terms and conditions herein.
l 1. if any portion of this Agreement, or its application to any person; entity, or
property. is held invalid or unenforceable, the application or validity of any other portion of this
Agreement shall not he affected.
l2. The Parties shall each bear their own costs and expenses with respect to
this Agreement and the other matters contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, the fees
and expenses of their respective legal counsel.
13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Indiana.
14. This Agreement may be executed in more than one counterpart which,
when executed, shall together constitute one agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF; the Parties have duly executed this Agreement as of
the date first above written.
Michiana Publ~c •oadcasting Corporation
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Its: Manager
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South Bend Redevelopmen mmission
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ExxrBl-r A
Property
PARCEL, l: APART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 37
NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF
INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JEFFERSON BLVD., AND
THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAFAYETTE ST., ALSO BEING THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 397 OF THE "ORIGINAL TOWN" PLAT OF SOUTH
BEND, THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAFAYETTE
ST. SOUTH 00°14'4T' EAST. 132.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LO'I 398
OF SAID SUBDIVISION'; THENCE RUNNING PARALLEL TO THE CENTERLINE OF
.1EFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH 89°5242" WEST. 165.00 FEET "I~U "I'HE SUUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 398 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE RUNNING PARALLEL TO THE
CENTERLINE OF LAFAYETTE ST. SOUTH 00°14'47" EAST, 132.00 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 397 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE RUNNING
ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LPVE OF JEFFERSON BLVD. NORTH 89°52'42"'
EAST, 165.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.500 ACRES MORE
OR LESS.
PARCEL 2: APART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37
NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JEFFERSON BLVD., ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF LOT 3 OF JOHNSON'S T~~'O ACRES SL''BDIVISION; THENCE RUNNING
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 SOUTH 00°14'47'' EAST. 198.00 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3: THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTH LINE
OF A 14 FOOT ~~'IDE PUBLIC ALLEY PARALLEL WTO THE CENTERLINE OF
,JEFFERSUN BLVD. SOUTH 89°52'42` WEST, 90.75 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 4 OF WILLIAM S. VAIL'S
ADDITION TO SOUTH BEND; THENCE NORTH 00°14'47" WEST, 198.00 FEET TO THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JEFFERSON BLVD., ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT 1 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE RUNNING
ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAS' L[NE NORTH 89°52'42" EAST, 90.75 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.412 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS OF
RECORD.
IVnte: Legal Description is subject to certification by professional surveyor.
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EaHIBIT B
Easement Property
A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH,
RANGE 2 EAST, CITY OF SOUTH BEND. PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE PO1N'T OF INTERSECTION
OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JEFFERSON BLVD. AND THE WEST RIGHT
OF WAY LINE OF LAFAYEI°1'E ST., ALSO BEING "I'HE NOR"I'HEAST CORNER OF LOT
397 OF THE "ORIGINAI. TOWN" PLAT OF SOUTH BEND: THENCE RUNNING ALONG
THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAFAYETTE ST. SOUTH 00°14'47" EAST. 131.44
FEES : THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 89°52'42"' WEST. 2.75 FEET: THENCE NORTH
00°0919"" WEST. 112.02 FEET; THENCE SOU"I~H 89°52'l7"" EAS"I. 21.50 FEET: THENCE
NORTH 00°19' 19~" WEST. 17.12 FEET; TI IENCE SOUTH 89°52' l7'~ WEST. 59,91 FEET;
THENCE SOI 1TH 00°09' 19" EAST. 1.4G FEET: THENCE SOUTH 89°52' ] 7" WEST. 40.14
FEET: THENCE NORTH 00°09'19" WEST. 1.46 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 89°52'17" ~~~EST,
40.91 FEET: THENCE NORTH 00°14'47" WEST. 2.32 FEET: THENCE NORTH 89°52'42"
EAST. 165.OU FEET TO THE POINT OF THE BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.0177 ACRES
MORE OR LESS.
Note: Legal Description is subject to certification by professional surveyor.
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EXHIBIT C
Scope of Work
The Scope of \tJork for the Fa~.adc and Lobby for the Ne~~~ ~~'N1T Studios on the south ~i~est
corner of the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Lafayette Street in the City of South Bend.
1N is as follows:
All of the proposed ~~~ork on the entire north and cast exterior ~~~alls of the building and all of the
~~~ork in the interior lobby at the not-theast corner of the building is to be included in the scope of
«~ork for the project. The work for the exterior ~~~alls/facade shall include all demolition. sa~~~
cutting, patching. repairing, trimming and finishing (inside and out) t<~r al] the exterior doors.
~~~indm~rs store ti~onts, facades. sidin~~, masonry. sealing. t7ashing, insulatirni. glass, glazing. steel.
miscellaneous metals. ~~~eather protection, barricading, traffic control, security fencing, etc. plus
all unspecified and incidental items required to insure the completeness of the intended design
far the proposed ~~~ork on the exterior ~~,~alls as per the construction documents. The ~~~ork of the
lobby shall include all of the; same scope of ~a~ork listed abort for the exterior walls/fa~:ade and
also structural steel, concrete foundations. tooting and t7oors. shoring, ceilings, roofs, framing..
all interior and exterior finishes in lobby, all mechanical, electrical and plumbing in lobby,
railings, revolving doors. .Iumbotron type monitors televisions. hook-ups, signs, barricades,
traffic control. securit}~ fencing. patching. taps. pet7nits, etc. plus all unspecified and incidental
items of ~~~ork reyuircd to insure t13e completeness of the intended design for the proposed ~~rork
for the lobby as per the construction documents. The scope of the ~~~ork for the la4ade and lobo}'
is to also include al] necessary tie-ins. transitions, overlaps, and coordinating with all of the
interior renovation ~rork being performed on the interior of the 1ye~~~ WHIT Studios that will be
under construction at the same time that this project is under constntction.
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EXHIBIT D
Conceptual Plan
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EXHIBIT E
WHIT Construction Schedule
Planning & Design Phase (12/2005 - 10/2008)
• Purchase of property
• Architect/Engineering Fees
• Legg] fees
Construction Phase (11/2008 - 3/201(1)
• Phase I (3/2009 - 7/2009)
- New Main Entrance & Foyer
- New Exterior Window System
- Roof Repairs
- Jumbotron
• Phase II (3/009 - 9/2009)
- First Floor Interior Renovations
• Phase 111 (5/2009 - 1 112009)
- Second Floor Interior Renovations
• Phase IV (10/2009 - 12!2009)
- Basement Renovations
Equipment Phase (9/2009 - 2/2010)
• Digital Backbone
• Master Control
• Remote Broadcast System
Move-In Phase (2/2010 - 3/2010)
• Moving Expenses
• Furniture
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EXHIBIT F
Operational Obligations
In exchange for the consideration provided under the Agreement by Commission, WNIT expects
to provide the following services and benefits in the following categories:
• Economic Development
o At least 52.5 million for construction payroll and building materials.
o At least 51.2 million for furnishings. technology and miscellaneous
expenses.
o Employ approximately 40, and at least 30, WNIT staff with annual payroll
and benefits starting at $12 million.
o Expend annual expenditures starting at 51.5 million.
o ]ncrease in payroll taxes paid to the city.
o Rehabilitate downtown property that would otherwise likely remain
vacant.
o Act as a technology hub operating in the public interest for broadcast,
using fiber such as the MetroNet and I-Light ?, microwave and other
wireless technology.
o Produce and broadcast programs that bring important discussions about
regional economic development to the public.
• Arts and Cultural
o The station will become a huh for the region, attracting arts and cultural
events and activities to the downtown area. Connectivity between arts and
cultural venues in the City will be enhanced through the technology assets
owned by the station.
o The station will promote downtown arts activities, and help to create
audiences for performances at the Morris Performing Arts Center, South
Bend Civic Theater, Broadway Theater League, ArtBeat and exhibits at
the Center for History, Studebaker Museum among others.
o ~wTIT provides training for students interested in artistic expression
through the media arts.
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• Education
o VdNIT wrn-ks with the South Bend School Corporation in early childhood
education, utilizing, the educational value of ow- preschool programs to
help with media literacy.
o The station will conduct a studio and field production training program
that is organized into five (S) semesters of study through Ivy Tech. The
training will also be available to other area college and high school
students through internships.
0 faculty members of the University of Notre Dame, Saini Marv's College,
and Indiana University of South Bend will be regularly featured on
WNIT's local programs. The location in downtown South Bend ~~-i11
increase the opportunity for local faculty to showcase their kno~~-ledge
through local, regional and national programming.
o The programming broadcast on WNIT~s multiple chamlels will be rooted
in educational values, providing opportunities for lifelong learning to all
our vie~~~ers in a variety of subjects.
o Partnerships with the Workforce Development programs in South Bend
will provide an illustration of the types of jobs available in the region, and
contribute to workforce development strategies of the City.
• Public Facilities
o The new 1~'NIT Center for Public Media will become a community asset.
connected to the MetroNei and a key component of the areas
telecommunications infrastructure.
o Through digital datacasting technology, communication and training to
area first responders can be developed that will bridge the gaps and
provide critical backup to cun•ent communication pathways. Expanded
discussions with Region 2 emergency management personnel will take
place.
o The programs broadcast on WNIT will help to promote health awareness
and the impact of lifestyle on health needs; partnerships with area health
providers will help viewers identify resources available in the community
to address their needs.
o Subject to WNIT being provided or obtaining the necessary equipment,
WNIT will offer opportunities for the government of the City of South
Bend to conduct telemeetings al] over the state and country at a preferred
rate, based on availability, so as to minimize travel needs to Indianapolis
and other venues.
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• Community Building
o The hzdia~~u C7unnael, currently in development and expected for
broadcast in January 2009, will, pending legislative approval, feature live
coverage of sessions from the Indiana Statehouse, giving area residents an
opportunity to witness public policy discussions. This coverage will be
supplemented b}~ programming from our community and made available
statewide.
o WN1T has provided video coverage of the City Council meetings for
distribution on cable, and has begun a discussion with City officials for a
long-te~7n relationship in PEG channel management and community
programming.
o The station-s programming interests include convening community
stakeholders around specific community topics in broadcast town
meetings. creating public awareness of the community's challenges and
inviting participation by the community in their resolution.
o WN1T will provide meeting space to individuals and entities throughout
the community as available, and consistent with its practices and policies
adopted fi-om time to time.
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