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<br />RESOLUTION No. 5 z— I (c : a �; 11i RECREATION
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PUBLICLY
<br />HONORING AND THANKING PHILLIP L. ST. CLAIR, PARK SUPERINTENDENT AND THE FORMER
<br />EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, AND HONORING HIM
<br />FOR HIS 34 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
<br />6, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that Phillip L. St. Clair began working for the City of South
<br />Bend in 1982, and that in 1993, South Bend Mayor Joseph E. Kernan appointed this able- bodied Marine to be the Park
<br />Superintendent to oversee the operation, management and ongoing development of parks, with this position being expanded
<br />in 1995 to also oversee all park and recreation programs, services and activities; and
<br />6►1" some of the many projects and "hot button issues" Phil has creatively tackled and effectively addressed
<br />include the renovation of the Ella Morris Conservatory by making it into an energy efficient and welcoming venue;
<br />maintaining the City's 14 Community Parks, 26 Neighborhood Parks, maintaining 7 Block Parks, maintaining 13 Special
<br />parks, while working to have the Department of Parks and Recreation become accredited for the 1 st time on September 25,
<br />2007, and becoming one of just four departments in the State of Indiana to be accredited by the Commission for
<br />Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and now is among 142 accredited agencies in the United States
<br />which are recognizes "for excellence in operation and service ... while providing assurance to the public that the agency
<br />meets national standards of best practice" representing the top 1% of all park and recreation agencies achieving this
<br />recognition; and
<br />G," under Phil's leadership, dedicated support staff & employees, the Department of Parks & Recreation was
<br />selected as the "Outstanding Agency" by the Indiana Parks & Recreation Association in 2012; and
<br />Gr in 2014, Phil helped work with residents to "put together some strategic thoughts, ideas & plans" to build
<br />a roadmap which became the 5 -Year Park Master Plan, 2014 -2018. It focuses on We Build Community Through People
<br />Parks and Programs and is "...intended to help meet the needs of current and future residents by positioning South Bend
<br />to build upon the city's unique parks and recreation assets and identify new opportunities" through this citizen -driven plan
<br />which establishes "a clear direction to guide city staff, advisory committees, & elected officials in their efforts to enhance
<br />the community's parks & recreation programs, services & facilities" which attract over 1 million visitors a year; and
<br />6), Phil established the South Bend Parks Foundation in December of 2010, for the purpose of "providing
<br />resources to build community through people, parks, and programs, in support of Phil's vision that the South Bend's parks
<br />and recreation have a "long -term legacy" of such programs which would "forever remain an integral part of our community ".
<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is proud to publicly
<br />honor and sincerely thank Phil St. Clair for leading the Department of Parks and Recreation into the 21 st century with the
<br />vision, dedication, determination and countless hours of hard -work in order to see that the recreational needs and priorities
<br />throughout the many outstanding park venues located throughout South Bend were being not only met, but exceeded.
<br />Section II. The Council wishes Phil and his wife, Deb, a long and wonderful retirement filled with unforgettable enjoyment.
<br />We look forward to seeing you walkipg along the East Race, and enjoying sights and sounds along the-St. Joseph River and
<br />at the many other outstanding park venues which Phil helped develop and maintain in the City of South Bend.
<br />S ction III. shall be in full force and effect from and after
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<br />Randy Kelly, 3'
<br />Jo B den, 4''' District Cou cil Member
<br />avid Varner, 5" District
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<br />Kareerfiah Fowler, City Verk
<br />the Common Council and
<br />6`h District Council Member
<br />John Voorde, At Large Council
<br />Gavin F rl , At Large Count Member
<br />Kareq L. White, At Large CouncilMember
<br />Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney
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