HomeMy WebLinkAbout4720-18 Cities of Service “Love Your Block” grant opportunity RESOLUTION
No. 4720-18
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 9, 2018
Attest: City Clerk
Kareemah N. o ler
Attest, President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
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City Clerk
Kars mah N. Fowls
Approved and signed by me c3 203— .
BILL NO. 18-28
RESOLUTION NO. H-0
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY ENGAGEMENT & EMPOWERMENT TEAM'S
APPLICATION TO THE CITIES OF SERVICE "LOVE YOUR BLOCK" GRANT
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE "LEADING IN NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS"
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend recognizes that neighborhood engagement is crucial to the
vitality of our community; and
WHEREAS, 82% of housing units in South Bend were constructed before 1979 and the City
shares many of the housing struggles often associated with post-industrial cities, including a
widespread need for small home improvements; and
WHEREAS, residents of four neighborhoods on the west side of South Bend have demonstrated
that engaged neighborhoods can work collectively to address ailing housing stock; and
WHEREAS, the facilitation of neighborhood engagement and promotion of technical expertise
through Leading in Neighborhood Connections (LILAC) would expand residents' ability to work
collectively and make minor home repairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, as follows:
SECTION I: The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana is in full support of the
City of South Bend Engagement& Empowerment team's application to the Cities of Service
Love Your Block grant opportunity
SECTION II: The Common Council further believes that the LINC program will facilitate
neighborhood engagement, which will lead to a heightened sense of community ownership over
homes and shared spaces.
SECTION III: The Common Council asks that the Engagement& Empowerment Team work
with South Bend residents to shape and implement the LINC program if the City is awarded the
Love Your Block grant.
SECTION IV: The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
council and approval by the Mayor.
Tim Scott, Council Pr_esidtbt
South Bend Common Council
PRESENTED