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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—April 10, 2012 <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br /> C. Airport Economic Development Area <br /> (7) continued... <br /> Mr. Davis expressed his enthusiasm for the <br /> project. He would like to see immediate <br /> benefit for the initial tax dollars. He <br /> specifically mentioned training programs <br /> connected to all schools and the hiring of <br /> local contractors, particularly seeing that the <br /> WBE ordinance statewide and federal be <br /> enforced. This would make it a win-win for <br /> the total community. <br /> Mr. Varner expressed that he, too, is very <br /> excited. He has always thought that the best <br /> investment is in existing businesses. He <br /> thinks this is the jump start the city's been <br /> waiting for. <br /> Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE MEMORANDUM OF <br /> Mr. Davis and unanimously carried, the UNDERSTANDING,SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW OF <br /> Commission approved the Memorandum of EXHIBIT#2,ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT <br /> REGARDING THE IVY TOWER BUILDING. <br /> Understanding, subject to final review of <br /> Exhibit#2, Environmental Agreement <br /> regarding the Ivy Tower Building. <br /> Mr. Smith noted that his mission is to exceed <br /> the Commission's expectations. <br /> B. South Bend Central Development Area <br /> (1) Staff report, final site plan and <br /> development specifications for the <br /> disposition parcel at Jefferson & Niles. <br /> (former Troeger site) <br /> Mr. Relos noted that on June 14, 2011, the <br /> Commission was presented with preliminary <br /> development plans from David Matthews for <br /> 18 <br />