Authorizing the Mayor to Submit an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Rehab of Central High School)

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RESOLUTION NO. )ng-tt/ RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT ( UDAG) APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has demonstrated a commitment to the pursuit of economic development activities which will contribute to the revitalization of the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Area; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend actively encourages the development of diverse uses in the downtown, emphasizing a mix of office, retail and residential uses ; and WHEREAS, the proposed residential project will contribute to the re-establishment of a strong residential component which will increase the vitality of the downtown; and WHEREAS, the proposed project will provide inner city housing for the elderly, further enhancing the quality of life in South Bend; and WHEREAS, the rehabilitation of Central High School , which is currently designated as a local landmark and included in the application for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a significant structure in the Multiple Resource Area, will further enhance the historical and aesthetic significance of the building; and WHEREAS, the receipt of an Urban Development Action Grant would make the project economically feasible; and WHEREAS, no alternative sources of public funds are available for this project, and, therefore, the project will not occur without the assistance of the Urban Development Action Grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1977 , an Urban Development Action Grant Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for residential uses in the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Area. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and approval by the Mayor. Me r of the Co ;6/ Council PRESENTED 3 -.2 c -t V FILED IN CULTS OFFICE NOT APPROVED ADOPTED 3-a - dry Irene Gammon CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IND.