07-25-2006 New Hall of Fame Contract a Win Win!

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.rte C9 Office of the Mayor NEWS RELEASE Tuesday,July 25,2006 Contact: Mikki Dobski, Director of Communications& Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564 Phil Marwill, NFF Director of Communications 973-829-1933x118 New Hall of Fame Contract a Win Win! The City of South Bend and the National Football Foundation have finalized a new five- year agreement for the operation of the College Football Hall of Fame. The new agreement is retroactive to January 1, 2006 and will extend through December 2010. Mayor Luecke announced, "I am delighted that we have signed a Second Interim Agreement with the National Football Foundation for management of the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, IN. This agreement strengthens the partnership between the City, the NFF, and the Century Center Board of Managers. It secures the College Football Hall of Fame as an enduring asset at the core of downtown South Bend." "We are thrilled to formally extend our relationship with the City of South Bend," said Ron Johnson, Chairman of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. "The Hall stands as one of the finest facilities in the country, and it has become a focal point for honoring the game's greatest players and coaches. I want to thank the Mayor,the City Council, and the people of South Bend for their leadership, continued support, and friendship." The College Football Hall of Fame has helped to spur other development, from the Chocolate Cafe to Gameday's new $40 million condominium project in the heart of the city. "This unique facility has brought national attention to South Bend and is a key attraction for visitors and convention goers," commented Mayor Luecke. -more-