#2633- Deed; QUIT-CLAIM DEED 75 ft. Mid Pt W third

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Dear Board of Public Works, I am a third generation "East Sider," a property owner, active in the North East Neighborhood Center, and very personally involved in the revitalization of my neighborhood. I am interested in purchasing. several parcels of land adjacent to properties currently owned by myself and my mother. The lots are located at 1217 1/2 Corby (18-5092-3266) and the two lots north across the alley on Howard (18-5092-3265 & 18-5092-3268). These properties have been a menace for years. Vacant throughout my lifetime, they have been used for dumping, are rarely manicured, and as a result have become a haven for rodents. In present day, the garbage problem has grown worse, and constantly blows into the property owned by my family. Since 1917 our yard has always been a perennial flower garden. My grandparents helped in establishing the original Farmers Market in South Bend over 75 years ago,where they sold their field grown perennials and cut flowers. When they died, my father, Joseph Kuharic kept the tradition alive working in the gardens while attending the University of Notre Dame, and continuing the gardening throughout his career as an Administrator in the South Bend Community School Corporation. Little more than sentimental reasons regarding the property kept my family in the neighborhood. These are the same reasons that convinced me to move back to South Bend following the death of my father in February of 1998. I have returned, having completed my education, with my wife and newborn son to live in this neighborhood. My mother continues to live in the family home she has for 44 years at 1209 E. Corby, where she raised her family. We have purchased the home at 1201 E. Corby, which my wife and I are currently renovating. Since my return to South Bend last summer, I have replanted the gardens around my mother's home and am presently renovating the treeline. I have plans to replace fencing and to continue to improve the grounds. By aquiring these additional properties, I could expand my garden projects and certainly do my part in the beautification and preservation of my neighborhood. I hope that you will seriously consider my proposal. I am dedicated to the revitalization of this area, and am anxious to see this neighborhood return to the splendor that it was in my father's youth. Thank you for your consideration and attention to this matter. Sincerly, Paul Kuharic