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RESOLUTION NO. -17
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND SUPPORTING SOLARIZE SOUTH BEND AS A CLEAN ENERGY
INITIATIVE
the Common Council of the City of South Bend unanimously
approved a resolution "In Support of a Reasonable Transition to Cleaner
Sources of Energy for South Bend" on Sept. 12, 2016, calling for increased
renewable energy for local residents, businesses, and organizations, and
GA", solar energy systems installed by the end of 2017 will provide
the most financial value to South Bend residents due to recent state policy
changes, and
GA)", Solarize South Bend is a short-term, local, community-driven
initiative that brings together groups of potential solar energy customers
through widespread outreach and education, and
(�. Solarize initiatives have been implemented in Indiana
communities of Bloomington and Columbus, as well as across the country,
and
6�, Solarize initiatives in other communities have helped
strengthen the local solar energy industry and created jobs, and
6)6", Solarize initiatives simplify the complex process of going
solar, making it less risky, confusing, and expensive for both consumer and
installer, and
%", residents and businesses who sign up for solar installations
by a specific deadline will have access to negotiated group rates below market
prices, and
GW)", historically, Solarize initiatives lower the cost of solar energy
systems 10 to 15 percent, and
GW)", the City of South Bend is updating zoning, permitting, and
inspection policies and processes in preparation for increased solar energy
installation, and
Gh", the City of South Bend will soon be designated as a solar-
friendly "SolSmart" community for these efforts by the Department of
Energy, and
(�, the Solarize initiative is led by a network of volunteer experts
and supported with staff and resources of the Michiana Area Council of
Governments (MACOG).
Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend supports and
endorses the Solarize South Bend initiative.
Section II. The Common Council encourages residents and businesses to
consider purchasing solar panels through Solarize South Bend.
Section III. The Common Council urges the administration of the City of
South Bend to assist with community outreach and education in support of Solarize
South Bend, and
Section IV. The Common Council requests MACOG track solar installations
installed during the initiative and provide updates to the Council, the City
administration, and the public on the results of the Solarize South Bend initiative.
Section V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
Tim Scott, 1St District Oliver J. Davis, 6th District
Regina Williams Preston, 2nd District John Voorde, At Large
Randy Kelly, 3rd District Gavin Ferlic, At Large
Jo M. Broden, 4th District Karen L. White, At Large
Dr. David Varner, 5th District Council Attorney
IN-W. 2017
Kareemah N. Fowler, City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor