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South Bend Common Council <br />227 West Jefferson Blvd <br />Suite 400 S <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />May 23, 2012 <br />Committed Members of the South Bend Common Council, <br />It is with great enthusiasm that I write to support the creation of the Downtown South Bend Municipal <br />Riverfront Development District. The creation of this district is the first step in being able to offer a <br />valuable recruitment tool for new dining, cultural and entertainment venues along or near the Saint Joseph <br />River in downtown. <br />The information you have received pursuant to this topic is the culmination of several months of work <br />which represents input and collaboration from your fellow council members, downtown businesses and <br />stakeholders, the City of South Bend's Mayor's Office, Attorney's Office, and Community & Economic <br />Development, Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission, and other municipalities across the State of Indiana. <br />I believe that you will find the maps, processes, and FAQs to be well researched, clear, and in the best <br />interest of our community. <br />To be clear, the first step in being able to offer Municipal Riverfront Development District liquor license is <br />the definition and creation of the district itself. The ordinance upon which you will vote simply does that — <br />defines and creates the district. From there, we seek to work with the Redevelopment Commission to <br />approve and establish the process by which these licenses will be granted. As you will note, the Common <br />Council is indeed included in this approval process. <br />Thank you for your consideration and your service to our community. I look forward to working with you <br />on this and other topics as we continue to advance the great City of South Bend. <br />Respectfully, <br />Aaron J. Perri <br />Executive Director, <br />Downtown South Bend, Inc. <br />Filed in�._,.__ a. <br />emu., e ,n ,F ; <br />MAY 2 3 2012 <br />JOHN <br />i <br />CITY CLERK. U, -)UTH ISEND, I <br />Downtown South Bend, Inc. <br />217 South Michigan Street <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />Phone: (574) 282 -1110 <br />Fax: (574) 233 -7382 <br />www.downtownsouthbend.com <br />