9947-09 Appropriating $38,000 from General fund (#101) for expenses os South Bend's "All American City" Bid

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR OFFICE OF THE MAYOR July 8, 2009 South Bend Common Council 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 4th Floor South Bend, IN 46601 To members of the South Bend Common Council: t:.From June 16 through 20, the City of South Bend was represented in the 60th annual All-America _. . City competition in Tampa,-Fla., by a delegation of 18 community residents, civic leaders and City officials. The expenses incurred as part of South Bend's All-America City bid were underwritten ahrough direct and in-kind contributions by South Bend area businesses. Beginning with a challenge grant of $17,500 from an anonymous contributor, a volunteer task force led by Ron Cohen was able to receive an additional $20,500 in pledges for contributions as well as more than $7,500 in in-kind contributions. This resolution appropriates those resources to cover expenses incurred in the All-America City bid with additional resources being available for use in promotion of the City. While all our expenses have not been finalized, we clearly have sufficient private resources to cover the costs of our effort. We are proud that not a single tax dollar will be used to support expenses associated with the All- America City competition. While South Bend did not come home with the top honor, this experience demonstrates that our community is proud of its distinctive amenities, and the private sector is willing to mobilize resources to support recognition of our collaborative civic achievements. Your considered action on this ordinance is requested. Sincerely, '~ ~~~ Tom Price Assistant to the Ma i"iicd In C1~rk'~ OffECe ~ u ~ - g 2aas JOHN VOORDE CITY CLERK, 50. EENO, IN. COUNTY-CITY BUILDING' 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD • SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46GO1 PHONE 574/235-9261 • Fnx 574/235-9892 • TDD 574/235-5567