HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No 30-2018 - Approving Donation to Regional Cities InitiativeRESOLUTION NO. 30-2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROVING DONATION TO REGIONAL CITIES INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works (the "Board") exists
and operates in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana; and
WHEREAS, Michiana Partnership, Inc. d/b/a South Bend I Elkhart Regional Partnership
("SBERP") is an Indiana non-profit corporation organized to serve the communities of north -
central Indiana (the "Region"), including the City of South Bend (the "City") through relationship
building between local institutions of higher education and the communities, improving the
physical and social connectivity within the Region, and investing in programs and facilities that
influence economic, work force, and community issues for the benefit of the Region; and
WHEREAS, the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative is a program designed to help Indiana
communities work together to develop a strategic plan to attract and retain talented individuals;
and
WHEREAS, SBERP manages the Regional Cities Initiative in the Region ("Regional
Cities Initiative"), which includes the City; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the Regional Cities Initiative are to educate a world -class
workforce, recruit and retain talent, attract and grow companies in complement to existing
manufacturing, assist entrepreneurs, and promote the inclusion and opportunities for minorities;
and
WHEREAS, the City through its Department of Community Investment ("DCI") connects
residents to economic opportunities and incentivizes businesses and entrepreneurs to locate and
expand in the City, and, in so doing, desires to attract, develop, and retain a talented workforce;
and
WHERAS, DCI has determined that SBERP is an ideal partner for assisting with local
economic and workforce development efforts due to SBERP's experience and expertise, including
its knowledge of the local and regional economy, working relationships with local government,
understanding of available incentives, and ability to make connections; and
WHEREAS, SBERP is seeking contributions from various stakeholders, including private
investors, local government, higher education institutions, and community foundations, to promote
and support the Regional Cities Initiative; and
WHEREAS, DCI wishes to promote and support the Regional Cities Initiative by
committing to donate a total of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) over a four-year period from
2018 through 2021 to SBERP for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, DCI intends to provide the first installment to its four-year commitment to
the Regional Cities Initiative in 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF (PUBLIC WORKS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BI--,ND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
I. The Board hereby resolves to donate Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) to
SBERP to be used in the furtherance of the Regional Cities Initiative and in honor of DCI's
commitment thereto.
2. This Resolution shall be in :full force and effect upon its adoption by the Board.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bead, Indiana
held on June 26, 2018, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBI.,IC WORKS
Gary Gilot, President
Therese Uorau, Member
Suzanna Fritzberg, Member
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Elizabeth Maradik, Member
Jam Mueller, Member
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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date June 18, 2018
Name Austin Gammage Department DCI
BPW Date June 26, 2018 Phone Extension 5,842
Legal M Attorney Name Sandra Kennedy
Controller El Controller review is required for all Contracts $5,000.00 or more, and
greater than one year in length per the City Purchasing Policy
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Amount $ 15,000
Terms of Contract
Purpose/Description To provide funding to Regional Cities of Northern Indiana towards their
efforts of perfroming economic development functions within St. Joseph
County.
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Collusion, Non -Discrimination, Non -Debarment, E-Verifv, Iran, etc.)
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Dispersal After Approval
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