No. 2508 commending Karl G. King for extraordinary service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission

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RESOLUTION NO. 2508 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COMMENDING KARL G. KING FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, Karl G. King has been a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since October 2004; and WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Karl has had an active role in projects such as the All American Plaza, the South Bend Chocolate Cafe expansion, Erskine Village, Erskine Commons, Portage Prairie, demolition of Oliver Plow Works, the Oliver Industrial Park, Rose Brick and Materials, demolition of South Bend Stamping Plant, Studebaker Industrial Park, the Natatorium restoration, the Coveleski Park Neighborhood initiative; and WHEREAS, Karl has invested more than a decade of work as a member of the South Bend Conmmon Council, Redevelopment Commission, Near Northeast Revitalization Organization and the Area Plan Commission for the erection of economic bridges between the University of Notre Dame and its adjacent neighborhood, which are now being realized in the first phase of a $215-million Eddy Street Commons development; and WHEREAS, Karl has demonstrated the foresight to support investment in critical infrastructure like the Metronet and to see the tremendous opportunities for South Bend to become the hub of an innovation-based economy, leading the call to action for the City to build on platforms like Innovation Park and MIND to launch unprecedented community and economic development for this community; and WHEREAS, Karl has encouraged the City to look ahead and clarify its expectations for residents and developers of how they can invest in South Bend's vibrant future through st-ategic development plans for downtown, the Northeast Neighborhood, the East Bank Village, LaSalle Square and the Coveleski Park and neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Karl unselfishly gave of his time for the betterment of the community with no concern for individual honor or recognition although he played an instumental role in setting policy and negotiating through the details of many important projects; and WHEREAS, Karl has now decided to retire from his volunteer service on the Commission and will now find other activities to pursue on the first and third Friday of each month; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby recognizes Karl G. King for his extraordinary commitment and distinguished