Endorsing the "Spring Forward" Community Beautification Initiative to Help Deter Blight, Vandalism and Theft of Vacant and Abandoned Buildings

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Spring Forward Artistic Boarding Resolution Page 2 March 8, 2014 has been designated as "Painting Day" where artists, committee members and volunteers will be creatively painting window and door replacements which are carefully sized and measured for identified homes. They will then be installed on "Installation Day" scheduled for March 9, 2014 in structures identified by the city in the 2013 South Bend City Report on Vacant and Abandoned Homes; and 6AK;*74 the Common Council is proud to also recognize that local artist, Chris Stackowicz, will be sharing his many talents in the Spring Forward initiative. Chris has been instrumental in the five -year project of artfully redoing all of the entrance ways into the City of South Bend with giant beautiful murals. The 933 bridge painting which was finished last September and which can be viewed at 933bridge.com involved volunteer mural painters who used the artistic design developed by Chris and features the best of the city's architecture. Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, believes that the proposed Spring Forward. A Community Beautification Initiative will creatively and enthusiastically bring neighbors, volunteers, neighborhoods, local businesses, local artists and other vital resources together to positively make an impact throughout the City of South Bend through artistic boarding. Section II. The South Bend Common Council urges everyone to consider getting involved in this pro- active community project which will touch the lives and souls of our neighborhoods, so that they can once again flourish and grow. The Council believes that the Spring Forward. A Community Beautification Initiative will provide a good temporary mechanism, until the vacant or abandoned building is either demolished or renovated, thereby limiting the current blight that it is causing in the neighborhood and helping to deter crime and vandalism. and This Resolution shall be in _1-by the Mayor. �Omber Tim Sc t, ls` DZe �'Ce it Member Karen L, White, At Large John Voorde, City Clerk PRESENTED NOT APPRO=VE AooPtEi2 l,0 ::riled in Clerk's offic l 2014 JOHN Ifuo,if- i 9 CITY CLERK, SOUTN tcRl], W