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REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 2889-00 JUNE 26, 2000 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING ANN E. KOLATA, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes that in 1979, Ann E. Kolata was named Deputy Director of the Redevelopment Department; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that since January of 1989, Ann E. Kolata has been the Redevelopment Director; and WHEREAS, through the guidance and leadership of Ann E. Kolata, development has prospered resulting in new businesses being attracted to the City of South Bend which have created a multitude of employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, some of the many projects during Ann's tenure include: the 1St Bank - Marriott Hotel project in the downtown, Stanley Coveleski Stadium, the East Bank, Monroe Park, renovation of the Morris Performing Arts Center, and the Blackthorn development; and WHEREAS, since 1985 Ann has become the expert on tax incremental financing throughout the state of Indiana and has effectively used it as a redevelopment tool. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 publicly commends and congratulates Ann E. Kolata for her many years of dedicated public service to the City of South Bend, Indiana. Section II. The Council notes with pride that thanks to the pioneering efforts of Ann E. Kolata a/k/a "Ms. TIF ", a multitude of prof ects have been realized throughout our community which have provided a new, exciting and ever - changing city landscape. Section III. The Common Council wishes Ann and her husband Jim, the very best and hopes that they both will continue to have a strong commitment and positive influence on our community. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /James Aranowski, First District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Karl King, Fourth District s/David A. Varner, Fifth District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Karen L. White, At Large ATTEST: s/Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Councilmember Kelly made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and