4720-18 Cities of Service “Love Your Block” grant opportunity

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BILL NO. 18-28 RESOLUTION NO. H-0 U O A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY ENGAGEMENT & EMPOWERMENT TEAM'S APPLICATION TO THE CITIES OF SERVICE "LOVE YOUR BLOCK" GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE "LEADING IN NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS" PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend recognizes that neighborhood engagement is crucial to the vitality of our community; and WHEREAS, 82% of housing units in South Bend were constructed before 1979 and the City shares many of the housing struggles often associated with post-industrial cities, including a widespread need for small home improvements; and WHEREAS, residents of four neighborhoods on the west side of South Bend have demonstrated that engaged neighborhoods can work collectively to address ailing housing stock; and WHEREAS, the facilitation of neighborhood engagement and promotion of technical expertise through Leading in Neighborhood Connections (LILAC) would expand residents' ability to work collectively and make minor home repairs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I: The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana is in full support of the City of South Bend Engagement& Empowerment team's application to the Cities of Service Love Your Block grant opportunity SECTION II: The Common Council further believes that the LINC program will facilitate neighborhood engagement, which will lead to a heightened sense of community ownership over homes and shared spaces. SECTION III: The Common Council asks that the Engagement& Empowerment Team work with South Bend residents to shape and implement the LINC program if the City is awarded the Love Your Block grant. SECTION IV: The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the council and approval by the Mayor. Tim Scott, Council Pr_esidtbt South Bend Common Council PRESENTED