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historic p reservation commission <br /> of south bend and st. Joseph county <br /> ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING <br /> south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 <br /> August 28, 1987 <br /> Common Council <br /> City of South Bend <br /> 4th Floor, County/City Building <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> Honorable Council Members: <br /> Attached please find a proposed ordinance drafted by our attorney, <br /> Kevin Butler. The ordinance would allow the donation of facade <br /> easements to the Historic Preservation Commission for the purpose <br /> of providing additional preservation incentives for our historic <br /> landmark program. Upon the acceptance of the facade easement, <br /> property owners would then receive a local property tax reduction <br /> according to the provisions of Indiana Code 32-5-2.6-1 et seq. <br /> Passage of this proposed ordinance will enable the Historic Preser- <br /> vation Commission to implement this program that will provide <br /> recognition of the importance of our local historic landmarks. <br /> We would appreciate your favorable consideration of this matter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ri <br /> John Oxian <br /> Vice-President <br /> ( ,r <br /> Lynette Jentoft-Nilsen <br /> Director <br />