Appropriating $40,000 Community Development Grant Fund Various Public Parks Programs

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Department of Public Parrs Administration Building St. Louis Boulevard at Wayne Street South Bend, Indiana 46617 PHONE: (219) 284 -9401 September 21, 1976 Mr. Roger 0. Parent, President South Bend Common Council County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Dear Mr. Parent: The Department of Public Parks is requesting the Common Council to approve the enclosed ordinance appropriating $40,000.00 for the con- struction of a shelterhouse, tot lot and incidental construction for the Southeast Park. The 10.5 acre park is located in the 200 and 300 blocks of Paris and Elder Streets in the near south side of South Bend. The park consists of three tennis courts, three basketball courts, volleyball court, picnic area, baseball field and off street parking lots. The tennis courts and basketball courts will be lighted this year. The park has already proven to be a busy place for many of the citizens-of the community and we are pleased that the park facilities have been accepted. Since the park will be heavily used and the Recreation Department will have a supervised program at the park next year, a shelterhouse and play area will be needed. The proposed shelter will contain restrooms, storage area for recreation and maintenance equipment and a large roof overhang that can be used in the case of inclement weather. I feel the shelterhouse is definitely needed for the Southeast Park and urge the Common Council to approve the ordinance. Very truly yours, bTt OF P I PARKS R. Seitz, intendent JRS:kb enclosure