80-17 Transitioning HPC to the Department of Community Investment

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The Interlocal Agreement identified and approved by this ordinance(Exhibit 1) is authorized pursuant to Ind. Code §36-1-7,the Interlocal Cooperation Act,which provides that one or more governmental agencies may exercise jointly or by one entity on behalf of others, powers that may be exercised by such units severally. The transfer of the HPC management responsibility to the City's Department of Community Investment requires an amendment to The South Bend Municipal Code at Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-13, Sub-part(13)(7). Further amendments to the zoning provisions of the South Bend Municipal Code (Chapter 21, Article 13)are also required by this Interlocal Agreement,but these amendments will be undertaken separately because a different approval process is needed. It is desirable, advantageous, and in the public interest of the City to enter into this Interlocal.Agreement(Exhibit 1 hereto),and to amend the South Bend Municipal Code at Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-13, Subpart(13)(7). NOW,THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,Indiana,that: SECTION I. The Council hereby approves the Interlocal Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit"1"by and between the City of South Bend and the County of St. Joseph for the City's management responsibility for the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana. SECTION H. Chapter 2,Article 4, Section 2-13, Sub-part (B) (7) shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows: Section 2-13.Departments established. (B). In addition to functions statutorily provided,the administrative functions of the departments of the City shall be as follows: (7) Community Investment Department (a) Redevelopment; (b) Community Development; (c) Housing programs; (d) Economic Development; (e) Planning;