06-10-13 Council Agenda & Packet

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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SUPPORTING THE GREEN ROOF INITIATIVE FOR THE CENTURY CENTER the South Bend Common Council recognizes that the Century Center in downtown South Bend located along the St. Joseph River opened in 1977; and WL.4 the Common Council further recognizes that the Century Center features over 75,000 square feet of convention space, and other amenities such as the Bendix Theatre, Recital Hail, and Island Park which is attached to the east-side of the Century Center along the river; and (*Aaw4 the Common Council has been advised that the Century Center roof above the June Edwards Wing is in need of repair and replacement; and *6CwA the Common Council has been further advised that a recent engineering feasibility study has confirmed that the roof above the June Edwards Wing would support a "vegetated roof system with limited public access" also known as a"Living Roof'; and 6)h "Living Roofs" offer a viable option for a roof retrofit and provide such benefits as: doubling the life of a roof; reducing energy consumption; capturing and filtering storm water; and air purification; and (} Greening the Bend, Inc. is a non-profit organization which is "dedicated to sustainable development within the South Bend community" who "seeks to bolster a renaissance in South Bend by promoting green spaces and human-friendly urban features that protect water and our River as a precious natural resource....resulting in social, economic, and environmental benefits for the South Bend area"; and 6)IL=4 Greening the Bend, Inc. has proposed to raise funds through private fund-raising efforts and grant opportunities to replace the roof at no additional cost to the City of South Bend. yft�ir�d ffm4 ,fnd�a m as follows: Section I. The South Bend Common Council supports the project recommended by Greening the Bend, Inc. to raise funds to replace the existing roof above the June Edwards Wing of the Century Center with a "Living Roof'. The Council believes that such a project of a citizen group would enhance civic pride through their engagement, creativity, and hard work. Section II. The South Bend Common Council believes that such an initiative would bring together many diverse groups to work together for creative and sustainable solutions.