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$pia TH 8� MA City ®f South end \, .� may' Common Council x 1845 441 County-City Building . 227 W.Jefferson Blvd (574) 235-9321 South Bend,Indiana 46601-1830 Fax (574) 235-9173 http://www.southbcndin.gov Derek D. Dieter President Oliver J. Davis December 7, 2011 Vice-President Timothy A. Rouse Chairperson, Committee Honorable Derek D. Dieter, President of the Whole South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. Derek D. Dieter South Bend, Indiana 46601 First District Re: Resolution to initiate a study to discern how economic development can be Henry Davis, Jr. Second District augmented in the minority community. Thomas LaFountain Dear Councilmembers: Third District For your thoughtful consideration I have filed the attached resolution under Ann Puzzello "Special Business" at the Common Council meeting Monday, December 12, Fourth District 2011. David Varner The purpose of the resolution is to focus attention on the lack of small business Fifth District economic development in the minority/women segment of South Bend's Oliver J. Davis population. It is my opinion that by far the largest source of untapped economic Sixth District potential in South Bend is the 26,000 plus African Americans who make up 26.6% of the city's population. Al `Buddy" Kirsits At Large The resolution's intent is to initiate a study to highlight the need for a coordinated economic development plan for the minority community in South Bend. Timothy A. Rouse Hopefully the study will provide a roadmap to enhanced economic opportunity At Large for these communities in need. Karen L. White At Large The result should bring a litany of tangible social and economic benefits to the entire region. Respectfully Submitted, Timothy A. Rotfse, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee K`a:"