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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION —IVY TOWER FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT Proposal for Environmental Services previously abandoned and/or removed USTs, cisterns, and tunnels, as well as the presence of possible fill materials from prior demolition activities. The results of the survey indicated no indications of subsurface anomalies consistent with the presence of buried USTs but there were some areas of buried backt ll. In addition, south of Building 113 numerous foundations were identified from previous buildings that once stood across the Site. Within one foundation there are indications of significant debris, possible from the historical demolition activities. 2.2.2 Additional Assessment Activities WPI also completed a lead -based paint survey and asbestos inspection. WPI coufinned that the Site contains lead -based paint and asbestos that will need to be addressed as part of any planned renovation activity. The City also stated to Weaver Boos that there are seven PCB - containing transformers located within the buildings. The buildings are contained inside three transformer rooms. Weaver Boos completed a site reconnaissance of the transformer room including a fourth former transformer room. Two rooms currently contain leaking transformers as visually indicated by the stained concrete floor. This information will serve to minimize the activities necessary to complete the tasks outlined in this proposal. 2.3 Building Background According to the WPI reports, Building 112 is a 56,768 square foot space formerly occupied by the Studebaker Corporation for manufacturing (machine shop). The concrete building (with brick fagade) consists of a large freight warehousing facility having two floors and upper deck level. The building was constructed in 1944. Currently the building is used for light manufacturing (WEDI, Inc. and McGowan Wire Specialties). Building 84 is a 720,000 six -story building also constructed of concrete with brick fascia. The building was originally constructed by Studebaker in 1923 for auto assembly. Currently the building is primarily used for warehousing (automobile, recreation vehicles). Building 113 was constructed in 1945. The 45,650 square foot building is comprised of a series of conjoining smaller buildings that was originally used by Studebaker as an auto factory. Most recently the building is used for light manufacturing and warehousing. Weaver Boos Consultants. LLC 4085 Mcghan Bccicr Court Soutb Bend, IN 46628