11-23-09 Common Council Meeting Agenda & Packet

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RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING THE WINNERS OF THE FIRST ART BILLBOARD DESIGN CONTEST "GRAFFITI AGAINST GRAFFITI" Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes that the City of South Bend Weed & Seed Alliance (SBWSA), and the Community Policing (COP) Committee held their fast art billboard design contest; and Whereas, the contest "Graffiti Against Graffiti" let students in grades 8 - 12 from area high schools within the weed and seed area create and design a billboard with the theme of "Graffiti Against Graffiti"; and Whereas, the Community Oriented Policing Weed and Seed Committee addressed the graffiti issue by the following 1. The problem: Most graffiti while being a personal expression of art are mostly gang related and foul language, being done on personal property. 2. The objective: To develop a community of diverse cultures, working together to create safe and pleasant neighborhoods targeting the Northwest neighborhood. The committee recognizes that graffiti is a valid art form and believes it can be expressed in a more positive and legal way. 3. The project: The contest involves creating an original design and slogan or logo utilizing the graffiti style to depict one of two messages. The picture and slogan can illustrate the negative (devalue property, time and money to property owners to clean) or positive effect (use as an art form with permission from property owners, advertisement and ethnic murals) on a neighborhood and community. Whereas, the South Bend Common Council is proud to recognize and honor the five winners of the fast "Graffiti Against Graffiti" and their teachers namely; 1~` Place Sarah Rudasics god Place Lydia Horban 3rd Place Curtis Bethel III 4`h Place Danielle Wildes 5`"Place Charlie Pehling Clay High School Clay High School LaSalle Intermediate Academy Clay High School LaSalle Intermediate Academy Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and honors the above listed students and their teachers for being the top 5 winners in the first "Graffiti Against Graffiti" contest. Section II. The South Bend Common Council looks forward to seeing the winning billboards which will be on display in prominent locations in the Weed and Seed area for one month. The winners also receive certificates and art scholarships to the South Bend Art Museum. Section III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. Derek D. Dieter, ls` District Oliver J. Davis, 6`° District Henry Davis, Jr., 2°° District Thomas LaFountain, 3`° District Ann Puzzello, 4`° District Dr. David Varner, 5'° District Attest: John Voorde, City Clerk Timothy A. Rouse, At Large Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large Karen L. White, At Large Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand Council Attorney ,4dapted this 23id day ajNwember 2009 Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor