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BILL NO. 21-53 RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR ACHIEVING THE CLASS I PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION FROM THE INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE Whereas, the South Bend Fire Department has for many years been recognized as one of the finest fire departments not only in the State of Indiana, but also across the entire nation; and Whereas, the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) is an industry recognized authority on the qualifications of fire departments; and Whereas, ISO fire protection assessments are divided into 10 Public Protection Classifications with Class 1 generally representing superior fire protection; and Whereas, ISO recently announced that the South Bend Fire Department has achieved the Class I designation; and Whereas, the Class I designation is achieved by only about one per cent (1%) of approximately 39,200 fire departments rated throughout the country; and Whereas, the Class I designation represents the hard work of not only members of the fire department, but also all other City Departments that support the South Bend Fire Department in its mission. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The South Bend Common Council proudly acknowledges and congratulates the South Bend Fire Department on achieving the highest classification designated by the ISO. Section II. The South Bend Common Council also recognizes the hard work and other contributions made by other City Departments in achieving the Class I designation. Section III. The South Bend Common Council desires to make City residents aware of the superior fire protection offered in the City, a protection not enjoyed by many other communities across the country. Approved this 22nd day November 2021