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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting — October 15, 2010 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br />C. South Bend Central Development Area <br />(6) continued... <br />carry their own insurance, etc. Mr. Inks said <br />that would be part of the structure. <br />Mr. Mariani said some East Bank Village <br />merchants have expressed interest in a shared <br />storefront for several East Bank Village <br />merchants. <br />Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by <br />Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the <br />Commission accepted the proposal for a <br />Michigan Street Shops Holiday Retail <br />Program. <br />D. Airport Economic Development Area <br />(1) Proposal for refurbishment of former <br />EMI, Inc. Building and grounds (2020 <br />South Main St.) <br />Mr. Relos noted the Commission acquired <br />the property at tax sale and has the deed. <br />Over the past several months, the staff has <br />been planning for parallel tracks for reuse of <br />the EMI property: demolition and <br />rehabilitation. He gave a report on the status <br />of each track. <br />Option 1: Site Demolition/New Shovel <br />Ready Parcel <br />The Board of Public Works opened <br />demolition bids for the site on September 13. <br />The bids ranged from $176,206 to $217,328. <br />The demolition plan would clear the entire <br />site, replace all perimeter curb and walk. <br />The upside of this option would be to have a <br />15 <br />COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FOR A <br />MICHIGAN STREET SHOPS HOLIDAY RETAIL <br />PROGRAM <br />