Urging the St. Joseph County Public Officials to Reconsider its Location for a New County Jail

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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO RECONSIDER ITS LOCATION FOR A NEW COUNTY JAIL. 9 WtgB, the need for a new jail to service St. Joseph County Indiana, is readily apparent; and WW M, the City of South Bend is in need of a new Police Station to better service its residents throughout the City; and WW M, it is believed that both facilities could be located in a consolidated "Crime Fighting Campus" at the Lafayette and Sample Street location; and 'l btrtgg, to have both facilities centrally located would promote governmental efficiency and effectiveness through City and County cooperation; and VWt4g, it is believed that this proposal should be given serious consideration as we continue to work together to improve our local Criminal Justice System so that it will be in the forefront of all such Criminal Justice Systems throughout our nation by the year 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: In the sprit of cooperation, the City of South Bend, Indiana, urges the public officials of St. Joseph County, Indiana, to reconsider its proposed new County Jail Site. SECTION II: The City of South Bend urges the St. Joseph County Public Officials to meet with representatives of the City of South Bend to consider a joint "crime fighting campus" to be located at Lafayette and Sample Street with such location housing both a new County Jail and new City Police Station. SECTION III: We, as elected public officials, are willing to participate in such a far - reaching community project so that the best possible solution is selected which meets our mutual needs. SECTION IV: Achieving the best result of our tax payers dollars which most effectively and efficiently enhances our Criminal Justice System, must be foremost in all decision making processes. SECTION V: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. tt ep ' n Luecke, First District e��- — At -Large Inane K. Gammon, City Clerk PRESENTED I I - 27-15 NOT APPROVED ADOPTED /I )7 -95 Joseph E. Keman, Mayor