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8 p&.1 Ready for Review!
<br /> June 5 - July 7
<br /> The next draft of South Bend's City Plan will be available for public review June 5 - July 7,2006. This document is a
<br /> significant community achievement. The planning process, which began in the fall of 2003, included public meetings where
<br /> thousands of community residents and participants expressed their vision for South Bend's future. As a result of those
<br /> discussions, we now have a madmap to guide us toward achieving that vision. The City Plan Civic Alliance, appointed to
<br /> oversee the public process, was a significant contributor to this process. City Plan is South Bend's first official
<br /> comprehensive plan in over forty years, and will guide decision-making on the City's growth and development for the next
<br /> twenty years.
<br /> There are three ways to review and comment on City Plan:
<br /> • Hard copies are available for review at all branches of the St.Joseph County Public Library.
<br /> • Visit us online atwww.SouthBendCityPlan.org.
<br /> • Six public meetings - an overview of City Plan's priorities for the first five years will be presented, and all are welcome to
<br /> attend:
<br /> - Tres, June 20, 6-8 p.m............ Perley Elementary Cafeteria,740 N.Eddy
<br /> - Wed, June 21, 6-8 p.m............. Jackson Middle School, 5001 S. Miami
<br /> - Thurs, June 22, 6-8 p.m .......... Harrison Elementary Cafeteria, 3302 W. Western
<br /> - Tues, June 27, 6-8 p.m............ Pinhook Pavilion,2801 Riverside Dr.
<br /> - Thurs, June 29, 7-9 a.m. ......... Century Center, 120 S. St. Joseph
<br /> - Thurs, June 29, 6-8 p.m .......... Century Center, 120 S. St. Joseph
<br /> Comments can be submitted on-line,by email to:jkain @SouthBendln.gov,or by regular mail to Division of Community
<br /> Development, arm: City Plan Comments, 224 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601. The public comment period will
<br /> extend through Friday, July 7, 2006.
<br /> Mayor Luecke urges the entire community to review the Plan: "I encourage you to read City Plan and share your
<br /> thoughts with us on the Goals, Objectives, and Policies outlined in the ten planning topics. Our goal has been to make this
<br /> Plan a true representation of your vision for South Bend." Questions? Call 235-9660. See you at the meetings!
<br /> TAKE PART IN PUBLIC ART! y.
<br /> The South Bend Fire Hydrant Painting Project is now underway!
<br /> Lv �7A Free kits are available at the Studio Arts Center, at 805/807
<br /> Lincolnway West, which contain designs, instructions, and paint to
<br /> refurbish a hydrant near you! X6 1W4 i,!dx hrou
<br /> The Fire Hydrant Painting Project began in 1974, as part of the TCU 6th Annual Kids
<br /> City's Bicentennial Celebration of the American Revolution. Mrs.
<br /> Ruth Von Karowsky, a local artist, brought the concept to South Triathlon
<br /> Bend. Mrs.Von Karowsky created all of South Bend's designs "Every Kid is a Winner"in this
<br /> based on American Revolutionary War heroes. In 1987,the Project exciting City event for children ages
<br /> was revived for the Bicentennial of our Constitution. Refurbishing has continued, 5 to 12 years old! Each participant
<br /> over the years, to keep the fireplugs, decorated with historic figures, in pristine will receive a race t-shirt, finish
<br /> condition. medal, post race food, snacks and
<br /> Mayor Luecke calls on the community to volunteer time to touch up or repaint awards for age division winners.
<br /> the Bicentennial hydrants as part of our Art in Public Places Initiative. Volunteers are The race will be held July 29 at 8:00
<br /> encouraged to repaint Bicentennial fire hydrants that have become worn and rusted, a.m. at the Potawatomi Park Swim-
<br /> or to create new ones using official historic Bicentennial designs. Please note that ming Pool, next to the Potawatomi
<br /> only the Bicentennial designs are approved by City ordinance to be painted on City of Zoo and Kids Kingdom,and registra-
<br /> South Bend hydrants. tion is required.
<br /> If you are interested in refurbishing a fire hydrant,please call Studio Arts at 288- For more information, registra-
<br /> 0160 to arrange a time to pick up a kit. For more information or questions on the tion forms, or to volunteer at the
<br /> Bicentennial Fire Hydrant Painting Project,please contact Jennifer Jackson,Mayor's Triathlon, visit www.sbpark.org/
<br /> Office for Special Projects, at 235-7590, or visit our website at fitness-center/triathlon.htm, or call
<br /> www.southbendin.gov/city/departments/comm sp_proj/fire hydrant painting.asp. 299-4768 ext. 239.
<br /> Visit Our New Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!
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