06-24-13 Council Agenda & Packet

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Resolution Establishing a 5 -Year Action Plan for Historic City Cemetery Page 5 8. Proposing that proper regulatory signage be posted. [See: Page 72, Table Prioritization of Recommendations # 1.19 - # 1.20 of Preservation Assessment of City Cemetely, South Bend, Indiana] 9. Proposing that discussions be held as soon as possible between the Police and Park Departments for the purpose of developing multi- faceted policies and procedures to deter vandalism. [See: Page 72, Table Prioritization of Recommendations # 1.18 of Preservation Assessment of City Cemetery, South Bend, Indiana] 10. Proposing that a website be developed, as well as a Facebook page, perhaps similar to the Facebook page started by the "Friends of the Historic Miami City Cemetery" in Miami, Florida, which engages volunteers for "Beautification Days ", Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop tours and activities, Cemetery Calendar fund- raising, webinars on Landscape Maintenance in Cemeteries, news articles, the erection of Historical Markers depicting the history of that cemetery, along with postings of many historical photographs. Such social media could be aimed at raising awareness to seek out volunteers, donations, create new partnerships with businesses and organizations so that they all have the opportunity to get involved on the City Cemetery Restoration Project; and 11. Proposing that all of the recommendations set forth in the copyrighted publication entitled Preservation Assessment of City Cemetery, South Bend, Indiana, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, be reviewed and prioritized with regard to the feasibility of their implementation pursuant to a realistic timetable; 12. Proposing that any and all potential groups and associations be contacted such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation who publish a Field Guide to Local Preservationists, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; so that a multi - faceted and community -based approaches are developed which capture the renewed energy and excitement which was on display this year at the 1St Annual "Schuyler Colfax Day in South Bend, Indiana ". Section III . The undersigned members of the Common Council believe that our City's history and our first and oldest cemetery, City Cemetery, should be creatively and proudly preserved into perpetuity Section IV . This Resolution shall be in full f ffe from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. Tim Scott, 1St District r avis, Vice -Pres. & 6t District Henry Davis, Jr., 2" District Derek D. Dieter, President & At Large