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• CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> investors from investing in the City's west side. Electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations are <br /> coming to the City through the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG). Desiree <br /> Powell stated that the Charles Black Center should be one location for the pilot program. Desiree <br /> Powell noted that there is no City language regarding EV in city planning. <br /> Jorden Gathers stated that MACOG received four million dollars ($4,000,000) for EV <br /> infrastructure. There are statewide black and bipod organizations that have been working to <br /> develop this language around EV infrastructure. <br /> Desiree Powell stated that there are not enough commercially zoned parcels in the neighborhood. <br /> Developers want to invest in the neighborhood, but due to the lack of commercial spaces, this is <br /> not an option.A grocery store would be a great addition to the neighborhood. Reducing the number <br /> of auto-related businesses that may be out of compliance or currently closed would help the <br /> neighborhood. There is a need for economic mobility in the community through small businesses <br /> and other opportunities. <br /> Jordan Gathers stated that the City owns many parcels in the neighborhood. These could be used <br /> for solar power, as Indiana received seventeen million dollars ($17,000,000). The energy savings <br /> are then passed on to the residents.Traditional budgets have not been attached to the neighborhood <br /> plans, but Jorden Giger stated that he would like that to change. <br /> Committee Chair Dr. Davis thanked Jorden Giger and Desiree Powell for their presentation and <br /> asked for information and resources the committee could use regarding this topic. <br /> Jorden Giger stated that he would share that information with the committee. <br /> Committee Member White asked what zoning language the city has proposed for LaSalle Park. <br /> Desiree Powell stated that the City will rezone fifteen (15) parcels to the neighborhood center <br /> along Western Avenue, which is framed as a commercial corridor. When people in the <br /> neighborhood hear mixed-use,they think of gentrification. <br /> Jorden Giger stated that the microsolar grid project would support two hundred fifty (250) homes. <br /> Committee Chair Dr. Davis asked the presenters to share their budget proposals for the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Jordan Giger stated that they will. <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. South Bend,Indiana 46601 p.574.235.9221 f.574.235.9173 www.southbendin.gov <br />