Bill No. 22-32 Resolution To Enter Into Negotiations for the Use of Underutilized School Buildings

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Cffice BILL NO. 22-32 JUN 2 2 209 I RESOLUTION NO. ��Zvv n;M 3n.��5 ERK, SCE;'_ SEND, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE USE OF UNDERUTILIZED SCHOOL CORPORATION BUILDINGS BY SOUTH BEND RESIDENTS WHEREAS, for the past several months the local media has carried stories about underutilized school buildings and the possibility of closing some schools; and WHEREAS, the schools at issue were built with taxpayer money and, in many cases, remain functional despite being underutilized; and WHEREAS, these buildings were built to benefit South Bend residents in general and, more particularly,residents of nearby neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, use of these buildings for community and/or neighborhood activities such as community meetings, classes, and athletic activities would be a great benefit to those seeking appropriate facilities; and WHEREAS, such uses of these buildings would also reduce crime in surrounding neighborhoods by providing a place for residents to gather other than on the streets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby urges the City of South Bend and the South Bend Community School Corporation to enter into negotiations for the use of underutilized school corporation buildings by South Bend residents. Section II. An agreement for such use is in the best interests of South Bend residents by providing facilities for community meetings, classes, and athletic activities. Section III. Such an agreement may also result in the reduction of crime. Dated this 27th day of June 2022. Sharon McBride, President South Bend Common Council