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r" ERCEG:) KEN HERCEG & ASSOCIATES, INC. October 14, 2010 ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS & LAND SURVEYORS Kenneth P. Herceg, P.E., L.S. Mr. Dennis J. Andres Nitin V. Timble, P.E., L.S. Executive Director Timothy J. Wall, AIA, LEED AP Morris Performing Arts Center John E. DeLee, P.E. 211 N. Michigan Street Brian W. W. Thomasen, P.E. South Bend, IN 46601 -1202 PROPOSAL JON R. HUNT PLAZA MAINTENANCE AND MASTER PLAN In response to Mr. Dennis Andres' request, Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc., (HERCEG) offers professional architectural and engineering services to the Morris Performing Arts Center and the City of South Bend (OWNER) in their effort to prepare a Maintenance Plan and a Master Plan for the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend. The existing 35+ year old fountain has functioned in recent years, but has experienced deterioration and maintenance problems. In addition, the equipment vault that houses the pumps, controls, chemical treatment and electrical feeds has been partially vandalized and has experienced flooding on more than one occasion. With multiple maintenance problems and existing code issues related to the fountain controls we are concerned that it may not be able to be restored to full operation without major renovations. We therefore propose that the project begin with the following: A. Investigate and make recommendations necessary to restore the function of the Fountain. In addition to restoration efforts for the fountain the project will review and document in a manual expected and proposed activities required for: B. Regular maintenance activities for the Fountain C. Regular maintenance activities for the Plaza and Park. Lastly, the project will study the "big picture" and propose improvements for the Plaza and Park. D. Master Plan for Plaza and Park The proposed improvements will be defined in a 3 -year Master Plan to allow the OWNER to budget for the projects in advance. Yearly maintenance activities will also allow the OWNER to budget proactively for work rather than finding funds to fix problems after they happen. The Master Plan is a document that will provide a framework for planning and budgeting but is flexible enough be changed if other issues arise. 211 W. Washington Street, Suite 2100 P.O. Box 547 South Bend, Indiana 46601 Niles, Michigan 49120 Phone: (574) 288 -4580 Fax: (574) 288 -0195 Phone: (269) 684 -4580 Fax: (574) 288 -0195