Common Council Supporting Economic Revitalization & Promotion of Scottsdale Mall as the Retail Center of our City

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Resolution No. 2 A % 1 — ID t) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED AND ENHANCED ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND PROMOTION OF SCOTTSDALE MALL AS THE RETAIL CENTER OF OUR CITY VfWCB$, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that Scottsdale Mall, located in the Fifth Councilmanic District by the southern city limits, is one of the most valuable commercial and retail assets in the City of South Bend; and DUI V0.0, Scottsdale Mall which has approximately 400,000 square feet of leasable space; and its owners have vigorously pursued a $ 3.5 million dollar rehabilitation project in 1992 and a $ 7.9 million dollar rehabilitation project in 1993 with Phases I and II consisting of the renovation and construction of new entry ways, new escalators, extensive landscaping, construction of a six - screen movie theater, the addition of skylights, extensive relighting, the addition of an eight (8) unit food court, as well as many major infra - structure renovations; and WJCrCS$, the City Administration and the Common Council have determined that unified effort would be in the City of South Bend's best interests in promoting and enhancing the many consumer opportunities available at Scottsdale Mall in order to ensure that it is the major hub and magnet for local, regional and national retailers; and "Dmi)CI"g, the continued and enhanced growth in the southern portion of our City has spurred increased residential and commercial construction which is providing a corresponding need for quality retail stores for new residents and employees of businesses; and VW98$, the City Administration and the Common Council believe and are committed to promoting a viable, quality and competitive retail opportunities which offer consumers with a wide variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as sound employment opportunities; and 'QUl1e"ag, the City of South Bend, Indiana proudly supports the many initiatives aimed at revitalizing and invigorating the untold opportunities available by a viable and competitive Scottsdale Mall. IMU, toad=, be it rc$olua by the Common emril of the Cite of ooutb X no, IuWa ua, as follows: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, supports the continued and enhanced revitalization, promotion and development of Scottsdale Mall so that it will become the premier retail center in northern Indiana. Section II. The Council believes that Scottsdale Mall can once again become the retail catalyst which will attract new and return customers because of its baseline commitment to operational vitality, and to its owners and operators providing customer - focused retail, dining and entertainment opportunities which will build and maintain a strong and reinvigorated following.