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FY 2008 WEED AND SEED COMMUNITIES APPLICATION of South Bend Community Development Planning staff will determine the evaluation final process. Professor Newcomb has been involved with, and a member of, the South Bend Weed & Seed Alliance (SBWSA) since its inception. To date, discussions have centered on joint, direct assistance from both institutions. Both have partnered with the City and numerous other community entities for similar purposes. The design and development of particular methodologies has yet to be finalized, The City uses the performance based budgeting/outcome measurement method and is familiar with the collection, tracking and monitoring of information. This experience will assist the process. Also, it will continue to be the practice that all programs be required to track attendance and respective performance measures, reporting on a regular basis based on the program schedule. The South Bend Police Department provides monthly crime assessment and analysis, as well as cumulative reports for progress reports as necessary. Findings from these will be continually reviewed at the sub-committee and committee level. U. S. Attorney Involvement and Committee Oversight: The U. S. Attorney has been involved through email and phone conversation, as well as attending Steering Committee meetings. Advice is solicited and provided as needed. Information and coordination on Project Safe Neighborhoods and other grant opportunities has consistently been provided. F:\DATA\SHARE\DPND\Weed&Seed\2008 Application\2008 Application\Final format for application.doc 44