HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpposing the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners' proposal to purchase the Sears BuildingRESOLUTION
NO. 650 -78
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
October 23
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City Clerk
Attest: �l /I�% A� /-� I LI President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
October 24 19 78
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RESOLUTION NO. �JO 7S'
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND OPPOSING
THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE
THE SEARS BUILDING
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes
that the Sears Building located in the near downtown will soon be vacated;
and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that the future use of this building
will have a definite effect on the city property tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that all property owners should be
encouraged to develop the highest and best uses of their properties; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council opposes the St. Joseph County Board of
Commissioners proposal to purchase the Sears Building since it would not
necessarily be the best use for the property, nor would it continue to
generate property tax revenues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, Indiana, that:
SECTION I. The Common Council rededicates itself to programs which
would further the sound economic development of our City.
SECTION II. The Council recognizes the increasing hardships resulting
from the declining property tax revenues.
SECTION III. The Council believes that properties like the Sears
Building contribute to the economic growth and stability of our city
and therefore should be retained on the tax rolls.
SECTION IV. The Common Council believes that the St. Joseph County
Board of Commissioners should reconsider their proposal to purchase the
Sears Building, and encourages them to work with the city officials in
developing long and short term plans which would stimulate sound economic
growth in both the city of South Bend and St. Joseph County.
SECTION V. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage by the Common Council, and its approval by the Mayor.
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