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Home My WebLink AboutRequesting that Western Ave. be designated as a top priority for revitalization & that a new action plan be developedRESOLUTION 419IL12 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana June 25, Attest: 12 20 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana June 26, 20 12 City Clerk President of Common Council Approved and signed by me `o —?'�- 201-L. City Clerk LIME RESOLUTION �q %k Z-, Substitute Bill No. 12 -53 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUESTING THAT WESTERN AVENUE BE DESIGNATED AS A TOP PRIORITY FOR REVITALIZATION AND THAT A NEW ACTION PLAN BE DEVELOPED (5)h", in June of 1999, the "Western Avenue Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan" was unveiled which set forth the following goals: • "To establish Western Avenue as an attractive commercial corridor that satisfies the convenience and services needs of nearby residents and commuters "; and • "To satisfy the stated national goal of `smart growth' by providing redevelopment sites that avoid the detrimental affects of sprawl "[Action Plan, p. 2]; 6 the success of the Western Avenue Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan" was to be based on the "ease of implementation" which addressed: "a base of facts & valid assumptions; participation from all constituencies; measureable, achievable goals; feasible, specific, and complete Action Steps; and provision for regular review and adjustment of the Action Plan "; and 6)A" the 50 -page Western Avenue Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan" is accessible from the- City's Community Development website and appears not to have been updated recently, with the last date addressed in the Action Plan being 2002; and GA)" Western Avenue is a key corridor for many neighborhoods, as well as a key connecting route to South Bend. It has a variety of small businesses, many of which are family - owned which are operating to bring economic choices to this part of the City. Western Avenue is also a common boundary for two (2) Councilmanic District, namely District 2 and District 6. i Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, believes that despite the efforts made under the 1999 Western Avenue Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan, that the City of South Bend needs to re- dedicate its efforts to improving this vital and high - traveled western entrance to Downtown South Bend, Indiana. Resolution on Designating Western Avenue as a Priority for Revitalization Substitute Bill No. 12 -53 Page 2 Section II. The Common Council further believes that there are far too many blighted areas along Western Avenue and the properties contingent thereto which provide a negative impact not only the residents and businesses along this main thoroughfare, but also to the visitors to our city. Section III. The Common Council believes that improving Western Avenue and its contingent properties with sustainable growth opportunities should be a top priority moving forward. The Council believes that dialogue with the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, the staff of the Community & Economic Development Department, the Common Council, residents, and all concerned neighborhood groups and business groups along Western Avenue would provide opportunities for the development of goals, objectives, and realistic time tables, as well as the identification of potential funding sources which would enable public - private partnerships for the revitalization of this busy commercial corridor. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. ` Davis, Henry 'Disirict Council - • 00�' Pete Buttigiqg,411yor qWW 5e)new""t-k South Bend, Indiana J hn V rde, City Clerk PRESENTED ZSr —\ t- a- 5 NOf APPROVED f ADOATEW ;Z1� L 0. A�-rl J Fi9ed in rk's Office JUN 2 0 2012 JOHN VOORDOE CITY CLERK, S UTH BEND, ICI j TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred: BILL NO. 12 -53 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUESTING THAT WESTERN AVENUE BE DESIGNATED AS A TOP PRIORITY FOR REVITALIZATION AND THAT A NEW ACTION PLAN BE DEVELOPED Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion, this bill is being recommended to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. This bill was heard by the Community & Economic Development Committee. Karen L. White Chairperson, Committee of the Whole OUT g� City of South Bend W 'EACE /1!f �j ter. Common Council .a x 1865 K 441 County -City Building • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Derek D. Dieter President Oliver J. Davis Vice - President Karen L. White Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Tim Scott First District Henry Davis, Jr. Second District Valerie Schey Third District Fred Ferlic Fourth District David Varner Fifth District Oliver J. Davis Sixth District Derek D. Dieter At Large Gavin Ferlic At Large Karen L. White At Large June 20, 2012 The South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Substitute Bill No. 12 -53 Western Avenue Dear Council Members: (574) 235 -9321 Fax (574) 235 -9173 http://www.southbendin.gov Next Monday you will each have the opportunity to take a positive step in voicing your support to help designate Western Avenue as a top priority so that a New Action Plan can be developed. This substitute bill makes changes to the last GA)" clause, with all other portions of the Resolution being identical to the one initially filed with the Office of the City Clerk for your consideration. We look forward to discussing this with you at Monday's Community and Economic Development Committee meeting. We urge each of you to support the process to help revitalize Western Avenue as a key corridor in the City of South Bend. Thank you. Henry Davis, Jr., Davis, 6th Attachment Council Member Council Member Filed in lon! "s LN ��_'Ul ff Ice 0 2 i i2 i J�J N 6v, p wrm BEND Derek D. Dieter President Oliver J. Davis June 5, 2012 Vice - President City of South Bend Common Council 441 County -City Building . 227 W. Jefferson Blvd (574) 235 -9321 South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Fax (574) 235 -9173 http://www.southbendin.gov The South Bend Common Council Karen L. White 4th Floor County -City Building Chairperson, Committee South Bend, Indiana 46601 of the Whole Tim Scott Dear Council Members: First District We are introducing the attached resolution for your review, support and enthusiastic Henry Davis, Jr. adoption. As you are well aware, Western Avenue is one of the busiest corridors into Second District South Bend. This Resolution would designate Western Avenue as a top priority for the development of creative and sustainable revitalization. It is similar to the Lincoln Way Valerie ism West Resolution which the Council unanimously adopted at our last Council meeting. Third District g• Fred Ferlic In light of the new Community and Economic Development Director, Scott Ford, now Fourth District coming on board to serve the citizens of South Bend, we have an opportunity to begin new dialogues and create new partnerships, and revitalize existing ones. So that you David Varner have a chance to review efforts attempted by the City, we have filed one (1) copy of the Fifth District 50 -page Western Avenue Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan, dated June 1999 and the 4 -page City of South Bend Directory of Neighborhood Based Oliver J. Davis Organizations, Historic Districts and Commercial Corridor Groups, with the Office of Sixth District the City Clerk. These documents are also available on -line. Derek D. Dieter At Large We believe that the adoption of this Resolution would help jump -start needed discussions, so that positive growth initiatives can be identified and pursued along Gavin Ferlic Western Avenue. We seek your support and look forward to discussing this in greater At Large detail with you and the City Administration at the Community & Economic Karen L. White Development Committee meeting on June 11, 2012. Thank you. At Large Sincerely, r--\ Henry D Jr., 2n /0*M+�'ct Council Member ber Attachment