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RESOLUTION NO. <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH <br />BEND PUBLICLY COMMENDING JONATHAN BURKE FOR HIS DEDICATED <br />SERVICE AS THE CITY'S 1sT DIRECTOR OF THE MUNICIPAL ENERGY OFFICE <br />6,0 the South Bend Common Council notes that its' Municipal Energy Office is <br />dedicated to "...make a positive impact on energy consumption and usage..." by focusing on the <br />following key components: renewable energy, building efficiency, transportation efficiency & <br />innovation, municipal regulations, and recycling and waste management; and <br />e, the Common Council further notes that implementation of such initiatives by the <br />Municipal Energy Office has improved the overall sustainability, health and conscientious design <br />of the city; and <br />Ge, the City of South Bend is currently transitioning from a Municipal Energy Office <br />to a broader Office of Sustainability, with the foundation of these programs being started and <br />implemented by Jonathan Burke, when he was named as the first Municipal Energy Director in <br />2010; and <br />a e, some of the many initiatives championed by Jonathan Burke included: <br />development of the plan for the 15` hydroelectric turbine; advancement of the CNG program to <br />support cleaner burning; promoting cost - effective CNG vehicles; implementing numerous <br />energy- saving projects in several municipal buildings; and generating countless collaborations <br />with the South Bend Community School Corporation, TRANSPO, Logan Center, IU South <br />Bend, Greening the Bend -just to name a few. <br />Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly thanks and <br />honors Jonathan Burke, the city's 1" Municipal Energy Director, who served in this capacity <br />with distinction since 2010. <br />Section II. The Common Council wishes Jonathan Burke the very best as he embarks <br />upon a new career path as a private sector energy consultant. -�7 <br />e III. This Resolution shall be in full force <br />the Council and a roval by the Mayor. <br />x4f&s t, "District <br />Fen y Davis, Jr., 2n° District <br />Valerie Schey, 3` District <br />Committee of Whole Chairpe <br />"�^ -- <br />Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4' Di <br />Dr. id AV arner, 5 Dis tnct <br />r— <br />John N7oorde, City Clerk <br />Derek <br />its adoption by <br />President <br />Vice - President <br />Gavin rlic, At Large Council Mem r <br />K en L. hite, At Large Counc Member <br />Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney <br />�vn � <br />Mark Neal, Deputy Mayor of South Bend, IN <br />