HomeMy WebLinkAboutAuthorizing entry into an agreement for cooperative operation of a Michiana Area Council of Governments RESOLUTION
NO. 233-70
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
January 12, 19 70
Attest: City Clerk
Attest: ,d47 President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
January 13 , 19 70
City Clerk
Approved and signed by me 19
Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 233-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING ENTRY
INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE OPERATION
OF A MICHIANA AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, being Acts of
1957 of the Indiana General Assembly, Chapter 118 (more commonly
known as Sections 53-1101 to 53-1107, Burns Indiana Statutes
annotated, 1964 replacement) and Urban Cooperation Act No. 7,
Michigan Public Acts of 1967, Extra Session, provides that public
agencies may enter into an agreement with one another for joint
and cooperative action; and
WHEREAS, to insure that such joint, cooperative action
and comprehensive planning processes are conducted in a framework
of consistent policies, that the program is executed in accord-
ance with sound management principles and is responsive and meets
the needs of the regional area, and
WHEREAS, the concept of voluntary cooperation among
local governments, while retaining local home rule, is the best
solution for dealing with regional challenges beyond individual
capabilities; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable, advantageous and in the public
interest that the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana enter into
an agreement for joint and cooperation action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Civil City of
South Bend, Indiana hereby elects to enter into such agreement
and to become a member of the Michiana Area Council of Governments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Civil City
of South Bend, Indiana be and he is hereby authorized and directed
to execute said agreement.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE Common Council of the
Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, this / ,&-k day of
1970.
merrib of the Common Council
President of the Comm An Council
ATTEST:
City Clerk
1st & 2nd READING 1-12-70
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PUBLIC HEARING 1-12-70
3rd READING
NOT APPROVED
REFERRED
PASSED 1-12-70
F1111 IN CLERK's OFFICE
JAN 8 1-970
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