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I believe that this is the first major construction project that involves a Local and National Historic Landmark within the City of South Bend. The Historic Preservation Commission took into account the need for possible upgrading of the building and the necessity to install and remove well sites throughout Leeper Park when the park and building were historically designated. The items and questions that are referred to in this letter should ' NOT be construed as any opposition or an attempt to be burdensome to the construction project, but rather the fulfilling of this department's responsibilities. The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County is designated by the Indiana State Historic Preservation Office as a Certified Local Government. This elevated responsibility of review allows for this Commission to review and designate historic sites and structures. It also allows us to review and comment on projects affecting historic sites and structures, even.the 106 review process. An archeology probing and limited dig was conducted on October 23, 1998 by the Archeology Department of Indiana University, South Bend campus for the area directly east of the pump station. Results indicated the original carriage drives and formal rose garden in the park. We see from boring reports done by Earth Exploration of Indianapolis, Indiana that they too found original remnants of the park. We understand that there will be a meeting on Friday, November 6, 1998 with the contractors who's bids were selected to preform the project. We will await word from you as to when we will be able to meet with these individuals and look forward to reviewing answers to the various topics that are listed in this letter. As always, when we deal with the Water Works Department we anticipate a completely organized, hassle free and co-operative atmosphere. To this point we have experienced just that. Thanks to Chris Michalos, Engineer, Water Works and'John Wiltrout, Distribution Superintendent, North Station for their above average but usual assistance concerning these matters. Respectfully, J. Edward Talley, Director - HPC cc: Board of Public Works Members John Stancati, Director - Water Works John Wiltrout, Superintendent - North Station Chris Michaelos, Engineering - Water Works John Oxian, President - HPC Cheryl Taylor, Executive Director : Northern Indiana, Historical Society . Kathy Deka, Director of Education, Northern Indiana Historical Society