Regarding an ordinance creating a Department of Economic Development to provide for Industrial Expansion (Ordinance No. 5240-70)

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RESOLUTION NO. 253-70 A RESOLUTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE FOR INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION. (Ordinance No. 5240-70) WHEREAS, an Ordinance creating a Department of Economic Development to Provide for Industrial Expansion in South Bend authorizing the creation of a South Bend Economic Development Commis- sion was passed on October 26, 1970, by the South Bend Common Council; and, WHEREAS, it is believed that the creation of a Department of Economic Development and the appointment of Commissioners for its operation will be of value to the City as it attempts to create a climate conducive to economic growth and prosperity; and, WHEREAS, it is further expressed that such economic growth should and must come in such a manner as to improve and advance the quality of life that we already enjoy in our community; and, WHEREAS, while it is understood that the South Bend Common Council in and of itself cannot change the letter of the Municipal Economic Development Act of 1965, (Burns 48-8701 - 8725, as amended) it can relate its beliefs on its implementation in the City of South Bend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, the above mentioned Commission be organized and operated as follows: (1) The South Bend Economic Development Commission, once created, be in fact responsible as an operating agency to the administrative head of the City. (2) The Commission staff, once employed, be housed in the County-City Building, South Bend, Indiana, and communicate to the administrative head of the City, or his designee, at least monthly as to its operations or intended operations. (3) Such staff, though employed by the Commission, should be employed through the existing Personnel Department in the City and in accord with existing employment practices of the City. Also, it is hereby understood that the compen- sation of these commission employees be in accord with comparable salary positions of other City employees, with such salary being regulated annually by the South Bend Common Council, as it does that of all other City employees.