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John E. Leszczynski <br />Director, Public Works <br />CITY of SOUTH BEND <br />ROGER O PARENT, Mayor <br />COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 <br />May 13, 1981 <br />Members of the South Bend <br />Common Council <br />441 County /City Building <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />RE: Alternate Fuel Conversion <br />Dear Councilmen: <br />(219) 284 -9251 <br />With the rising fuel costs for our vehicle fleet and the present <br />fiscal crunch experienced by the city it is imperative that we look <br />into methods to reduce our financial requirements in any way possible <br />One possible method is to look for an alternative fuel to gasoline. <br />Propane gas is rapidly gaining acceptance as one such alternative. <br />The Department of Public Works is requesting $10,000 to set up an <br />alternative fuel test program. This would involve adapting several of <br />our vehicles to the use of propane gas. We would then run the vehicle <br />for a test period to determine if propane is an acceptable choice. <br />The purpose of the test program is to determine if propane is a <br />viable alternative by basing our decision on actual conditions exper- <br />ienced by the City of South Bend. <br />I am available to answer any questions you may have. <br />Very truly yours, <br />John E. Leszczynski <br />Director <br />JEL:jaz <br />