HomeMy WebLinkAboutRequesting the City Administration to appropriate sufficient funds for the building of a fishing park and boat ramp near the St. Joseph riverRESOLUTION
NO. 609 -78
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
April 10 19-23 —
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President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of The City of South Bend, Indiana
April 11 19 78
Approved and signed by me
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Resolution No. 6()Q_781
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUESTING THE CITY AD-
MINISTRATION TO APPROPRIATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR
THE BUILDING OF A FISHING PARK AND BOAT RAMP NEAR
THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER IN 1979.
WHEREAS, the majority of the Common Council of the City
of South Bend have realized the needs for the construction of a fishina
park and boat ramp on the St. Joseph River for the past several years;
and
WHEREAS, the Council has recommended on repeated ocassions
that funds be appropriated for such a site; and
WHEREAS, the recommended site of just below the dam near
the hydraulic avenue -mill race area was recommended by the 1977 Citizens
Committee on Riverside Parks Safety in the interest of improving the
safety conditions for this area of the river; and
WHEREAS, various State officials are presently considering
this area of the St. Joseph River as a possible future site of salmon
fishing; and
WHEREAS, the overriding public interests of having a
fishing park and boat ramp would provide the following benefits for
our citizens and community:
(1) recretional fishing, boating, and
canoeing on the river for all or our
citizens especially our senior citizens,
economically disadvantaged, and the
outdoor enthusiasts; and
(2) an economically and environmentally
sound program; and
(3) improvement of the safety conditions
by providing a safe and convenient
launching ramp for our citizens as
well as for our Fire Department rescue
boats during emergency rescue operations.
WHEREAS, the creation of a fishing park and boat ramp
would be an excellent compliment to the St. Joseph River and would
be in the best interst of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of
the City of South Bend, Indiana, that:
SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend
strongly encourages and recommends that the City Administration take
affirmative action in appropriating the necessary funds to create a
fishing park and boat ramp below the dam near the St. Joseph River in
1979.
SECTION II. The Council further requests that the City
Administration, environmentalists, sporting groups, and all concerned
citizens to join the City Council in supporting the efforts of State
Representative Richard C. Bodine in having this area of the St. Joseph
River designated as an ideal location for salmon fishing by the State.
SECTION III. The Council further finds that a fishing
park and boat ramp would provide such recreational, economical, and
safety features that it would become a tribute to the natural beauty
of this area of the St. Joseph River and would meet the needs of a
large segment of our community.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force
and effect from and after the adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
Member of the
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FILED IN WRT S GRICE
MAR 2 91978
Irene Gammon
CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IND.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMON
COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
South Bend, Indiana 46601
March 29, 1978
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441 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601
JOSEPH T. SERGE
First District
WALTER M. SZYMKOWIAK
Second District
TERRY S. MILLER The South Bend Common Council
Third District Council Chambers
ROGER O. PARENT
Fourth District South Bend, Indiana 46601
ROBERT G. TAYLOR
Fifth District Dear Council Members:
WALTER T. KOPCZYNSKI
Sixth District
MARY CHRISTINE ADAMS Kindly review the attached resolution which
At Large requests the building of a fishing park and boat
RICHARD C. DOMBROWSKI ramp near the St. Joseph River.
At Large
FRANK HORVATH
At Large I hope you will give it a favorable recom-
mendation.
Sincerely,
Walter T. Kopc yi
Councilman
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