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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—October 25, 2012 <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br /> B. South Bend Central Development Area <br /> (2) continued... <br /> Mr. Davis asked how thorough the study can be when we don't have retail in and around <br /> the convention center or hotels. Mr. Ford responded that we purposely sought the services <br /> of a global firm that has unique experience with convention centers throughout the U.S. and <br /> the world so where our facilities do not exist downtown they are able to point to <br /> demographically and economically similar areas where those things do exist and identify <br /> what we're missing. It's as helpful on that end as it is on the assessment of the current <br /> operation. <br /> Mr. Alford asked if AECOM is going to assume management of these facilities, and if so, <br /> what measure is used to select such a company. Mr. Ford responded that this study is to <br /> provide information. AECOM will not take over operations or do anything at any of these <br /> downtown assets. They will clarify the picture and provide some access to best practices <br /> for these types of facilities in like communities. <br /> Mr. Downes asked how many bids they considered when selecting AECOM. Mr. Ford <br /> responded three. <br /> Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the <br /> Commission approved the Reimbursement of Department of Administration and Finance <br /> for the Economic Impact Analysis of the Morris Performing Arts Center, Palais Royale and <br /> Century Center. <br /> C. Airport Economic Development Area <br /> (1) Proposal for project management services related to installation of facade of Data <br /> Realty in Ignition Park <br /> Mr. Kain noted that the Data Realty facade project is underway. In a previous presentation <br /> he explained how the bidding process had gone. The initial bids for the facade work had <br /> come in quite a bit higher than the budget we had established, so we modified the scope of <br /> work and re-bid the project. The project was then awarded to Shafner Haney at the end of <br /> July, causing the installation dates to be moved back significantly. The rest of the <br /> construction of Data Realty should be complete by October 31, but additional project <br /> management will be needed from October 31 to mid-December to install the metal panels. <br /> Turner Construction which has a contract with Data Realty to manage its construction until <br /> October 31 will oversee the panel installation through December 14 for a fee of$6,500. <br /> Staff recommends approval. <br /> 26 <br />