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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproving the proposed phase IV of the Airport Industrial ParkRESOLUTION No. 484 -75 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, MAY 27 I9 75 Attest: 4`"� K !1", w City Clerk Attest: /11.1 /—/ - �� -0 � President of Common Council. Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana MAY 28, 19 75 . Approved and signed by me City Clerk Mayor RESOLUTION NO. V F J4 - 7 S-- RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE PROPOSED PHASE IV OF THE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has cooperated with the local Economic Development Administration committee of the Chamber of Commerce in the development of the Airport Industrial Park; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee of South Bend has undertaken studies of the needs in the present Industrial Park; and WHEREAS, said Committee has made recommendations for expansion which the Council believes have merit;and WHEREAS, the success of any such project requires total committment by the City of South Bend, its citizens and the Common Council, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That the development of the Airport Industrial Park Phase IV is looked upon with favor by the Common Council of the City of South Bend and is recommended to the entire community as worthy of its support to provide a facility which would enhance the economic potential of the community, provide additional jobs in our labor market, and complement the commercial and academic growth of the South Bend Metropolitan area. SECTION II. That the City of South Bend, Indiana through its Common Council will appropriate $400,000.00 as its portion of Phase IV of the Airport Industrial Park when funding becomes necessary. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. PRESENTED NOT APPROVED AI)OPTED � -a -) -.7 s S - 2 .) - 7 s FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE M AY 2 1 1975 gene Gammon 61TV CLERK, AWN BEND, iND. _J CITY OF SOUTH BEND South Bend, Indiana 46601 Jerry J. Miller Mayor Rollin E. Farrand, Sr., P. E. Director, Public Works Members of the Common Council 441 County /City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Subject: Bendix Drive Gentlemen: Reply To: Department of Public Works May 21, 1975 The City of South Bend has, for several years, worked with the Industrial Development Division of the Chamber of Commerce to develop the Airport Industrial Park. Phases I and II are complete and largely occupied. Phase III is essentially complete with some work still being completed on the railroad spur. Several sites within Phase III are already occupied by industry. Each of these development programs has required 50 per cent matching funds from local units of government to match Federal Economic Develop- ment Administration Grants. For Phases I, II and III, this meant the City. It is now proposed to continue this development with Phase IV. Partic- ipation in Phase IV will involve both the City and the County. The con- struction of the Bendix Drive Bridge over the Toll Road by the County will constitute their portion of the matching funds. It is proposed that the City reserve $400,000 to be used for the recon- struction of a portion of Bendix Drive as the City match. The resolution being presented for your consideration is an expression of your concurrence in this program and commitment to appropriate the money at the proper time. Members of the Common Council Page Two May 21, 1975 Please note that this program will not provide for the reconstruction of the complete length of Bendix Drive from Lathrop to the Toll Road. This proposed construction will extend from Boland Drive north to the Toll Road. In view of the economic conditions in our community, it seems particularly appropriate that we continue to encourage and support programs designed to attract new industry to our city. I recommend your favorable consideration of this program and this resolution. Very truly yyoo'urs, ji�z�zz/, Rollin E. Farrand, P. E. Director REF:amc