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Department of Publie Parks <br />Administration Building <br />St. Louis Boulevard at Wayne Street <br />South Bend, Indiana 46617 <br />PHONE: (219) 284 -9401 <br />December 4, 1978 <br />Mr. Roger Parent, President <br />South Bend Common Council <br />County City Building <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />Dear Mr. Parent: <br />The Department of Public Parks is requesting the Common Council to <br />approve the enclosed ordinance for the sale of park land. <br />The Park Department is proposing to sell the park owned land known <br />as Plaza Park located across the street from the old Union train <br />station on South Street. Plaza Park is approximate <br />has been used very little the past few yeasrand unfortunately has <br />attracted some undesireable users. <br />The Park Board passed a resolution at its November 20th meeting stat- <br />ing that Plaza Park is no longer needed for park purposes and is now <br />submitting an ordinance to the Council for aroval of of <br />land. If the Common Council approves the ordinance thenhtheaBoard of <br />Public Works would sell the land as other city owned real estate is <br />sold. <br />The Park Board has <br />thus I am confident <br />received inquiries about the sale of Plaza Park <br />that we will have persons bidding on the land. <br />The proceeds from the sale of land could be used as the cities share <br />for the Land and Water Conservation Grant (river bank paths) just <br />approved by B. 0. R. or to purchase additional park land in the <br />Hamilton School area. <br />If there are any questions I will be very happy to discuss them with <br />you. <br />Very truly yours, <br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBL�C p RKS <br />James R. Seitz <br />Superintendent <br />