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RESOLUTION NO. '� t g O— L l <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH <br />BEND, INDIANA SUPPORTING AN INITIATION FOR A STUDY TO DISCERN <br />HOW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE <br />AUGMENTED IN THE MINORITY COMMUNITY <br />WHEREAS, in 1993 the Community Research and Initiatives Division of United <br />Way of St. Joseph County Inc., published a report entitled "Facing Tomorrow: <br />Population, Economic and Social Trends in St. Joseph County. <br />WHEREAS, the report highlighted the following facts: <br />• Poverty is deepening in St. Joseph County <br />• More "at risk" than ever before <br />• Segregation by class, geography and race is growing <br />• Traditional institutions, particularly religious, family and neighborhoods will <br />continue to decline <br />• The number of female- headed families and working poor households will <br />continue to grow. <br />• Manufacturing will continue to erode, while service and retail segments will <br />grow, and <br />WHEREAS, the 2010 United States Census Report reveals the projections of <br />the 1993 report were accurate and persist today, and <br />WHEREAS, recent research conducted by Karl King and John Roos entitled <br />"Benchmarking South Bend" indentifies economic developments needs in the region, and <br />WHEREAS, research indicates the need for a strategic plan to address economic <br />development challenges and opportunities in particular for minority populations. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL <br />OF THE CITY OF SOUTHBEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: <br />Section I. The Common Council recognizes the particular economic <br />development challenges facing the minority community in South Bend. <br />Section II. The Common Council supports an initiative for a study to discern <br />how economic opportunity can be augmented for the minority community. <br />Section III. The Common Council recognizes such a study can create dialogue <br />and provide a roadmap to creating economic opportunity which will strengthen the entire <br />community. <br />Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its <br />adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. <br />3 <br />Member of thotommon Council <br />