Appropriating $310,000.00 Public Works Grant Fund Reconstruction and Construction of a River Bank Retaining Wall

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ORDINANCE NO._& Q � AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $310,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS GRANT FUND, FOR THE RECON- STRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RIVER BANK RE- TAINING WALL, LANDSCAPED, LIGHTED PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY, AND CANOE PORTAGE FACILITIES, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT: The Saint Joseph River is a valuable natural resource which offers both passive and active recreational opportunities for the citizens of the region. This recreational potential is particularly important for residents of urban areas. To take full advantage of the recreational potential of the Saint Joseph River, in a manner sensitive to natural con- straints and opportunities, the City of South Bend is proposing to: recon- struct the east river bank retaining wall; construct a landscaped and lighted pedestrian walkway; and, to construct canoe portage facilities. This proposed project will result in: a more attractive, exciting, and accessible riverscape; improved maintenance; and, increased recreation opportunities. In order to proceed with the construction of the proposed project, additional funds are required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I: The sum of $310,000.00 is hereby appropriated for the year 1977 from the Local Public Works Grant Fund. The appropriation is to be administered by the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development and the Department of Public Works and will be distributed as set forth below: LPW 1 -77 EAST BANK RETAINING WALL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 260.0 Other Contractuals $310,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATION $310,000.00 SECTION II: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. 1st READING /0—/0—'7) PUBLIC HEARING /D--a'� —� � 2nd READING y' _> 7 NOT APPROVED REFERRED PASSED ,r Member of the Common Council f I signed only to provide an opportunity for public 3.izoussioa and Council action on the issue.. FILED IN CLERK'S QFFICE QC T 5 1977 Irene Gammon r.ffy -CURK, SOUTH BEW D, f 'Np.