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COMMUNICATION To the Honorable Members of the Common Council of the City of South Bend Gentlemen: March 12, 1962 I enclose herein a copy of a letter received from Rabbi Shulman, as well as a copy of a letter in answer to Rabbi Shulman's letter which I submit for your examination. FJB /ab Enc. 2 ALBERT M. SHULMAN Rabbi, Temple Beth -E1 South Bend, Indiana Mayor Frank J. Bruggner 214 North Main St. South Bend, Ind. Dear Mayor Bruggner: Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank J. Hruggner Frank J. Bruggner, Mayor. March 9, 1962 A recent editorial in the South Bend Tribune called attention to the fact that there is not sufficient coordination in the respective units of our city government, particularly in reference to housing and city planning. Last year, at a public hearing of the City Planning Commission, I called attention to the fact that no consideration was given by them to slum clearance, neighborhood improvement or public housing. The Housing Authority is anxious to do its part in promoting progress in our city, and would like to have access to, and cooperation from any and all local government agencies,. The Commissioners of the Authority strongly recommend to you that local government departments, such as the City Planning Commission, the School City, the Park Board, and others, be called into consultation in matters pertaining to Public Housing. May we hear from you in this regard. Rabbi Albert M. Shulman Temple Beth -E1 305 West Madison South Bend, Indiana Dear Rabbi Shulman: Sincerely, /s/ Albert Shulman March 12, 1962 This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of March 9, 1962, in reference to coordination of the various units of our City Government as it affects public housing. It has always been my position that all units of city government are ready, willing and available to meet with any other unit for the purpose of coordination. I have stated this position many times publicly. Consequently, if the Housing Authority finds it necessary to coordinate with other units of our City Government, it is my observation that all they need to do is to make a request for such coordination. In the event that any unit fails to cooperate or coordinate, I want you to call it to my immediate attention. I am sending a,copy of this letter to the various units listed below as well as a copy of your letter. Sincerely, /s/ Frank J. Bruggner Frank J. Bruggner, Mayor FJB / ab cc: City Plan Commission Building Department Supt. School City Urban Redevelopment Park Department Board of Public Works & Safety Common Council of South Bend Councilman Lehman made a motion that the Communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION Petition of South Bend Sand and Gravel Corporation to zone recently annexed land on Maple Road. Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. ANNUAL REPORT OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER Councilman Lehman made a motion that the annual report of th-eit-Offic Engineer be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried.