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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-2007 Newsletter SOUTH BEN D JUNE 2007 ' % Ay / l/12- MAYOR STEPIg N J. LUECI(E Letter from the Mayor THISMONTH... Mayor's Letter Dear Friends, City Celebration-Family Day at the Cabin Government plays several key roles in the development of a city— TCU 7th Annual Kids' Triathlon catalyst, partner, facilitator and convener. As elected officials, we assume Emergency Preparedness Enshrinement Festival the responsibility for leading the effort to achieve the goals of our commu- Play It Safe with Fireworks nity. As catalyst and partner we have stimulated a decade's worth of •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • growth in new industries and local businesses. We have championed development h our downtown, east bank, south side, west side and : Gm T + el 6b+ 2 northeast neighborhoods,resulting in$1.3 billion in investments over the • * l� + �— 1� • last ten years. Our economic future is bright, as we aggressively seek • 2 0 0 7 • I N S O U T H opportunities to grow even stronger as a regional economic leader. FAMII,YDAYAT TFIE CABIN As convener and facilitator, through the City Plan process, we con- tinue to foster South Bend as a vibrant, caring city, where residents and July 29 government celebrate our diversity and vitality, and together we nurture • Meet early Indiana Hoosiers and learn about our educational, social, cultural, natural, human and economic resources. their way of life at the Navarre Cabin, in addition I have established several key directives to accomplish the shared • to other fun and educations activities throughout vision of City Plan: Leeper Park East. Don't miss the vintage baseball • We will develop a series of strategies to address the negative effects of • game in the afternoon! Admission charged. abandoned properties, to set higher standards for the maintenance of . Family Day at the Cabin is part of South vacant lots, and to reduce vacant housing by 10% in the next three Bend City Celebration 2007. For more informa- years. . tion,please visit SBCityCelebration.com,or call • We will evaluate the viability of connecting the Airport Economic 235-9798 or 235-9951. Development Area TIF to the Sample-Ewing Development Area in order •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • to bring public resources to strategic West Side areas to spur new investment and jobs. .p • A key theme during City Plan meetings was the desire to make South Bend pedestrian friendly and to support alternate modes of transporta- tion. Based on that input I have declared it a priority to complete our riverwalk system from Logan Street to Darden Road in the next 5 Run years. To accomplish that I am directing the staff to start engineering 25 yards i,�IM06 %m8c plans in 2007 for remaining segments of the riverwalk. TCU 7th Annual Kids Triathlon • To develop bike paths that share the road with vehicular traffic, I am directing staff to establish one major north-south and one major east- "Every Kid is a Winner"in this exciting City event west bike path each year during the first 5 years of the Implementation for children ages 5 to 12 years old! Each participant Action Plan. At 10 miles per year,this will establish a substantial 50 will receive a race t-shirt, finish medal, post race food, mile network of bike lanes in South Bend. snacks and awards for age division winners. The race • Finally,recognizing the devastating and pervasive impact of poverty— will be held July 28 at 8:00 a.m. at the Potawatomi on individuals, families,neighborhoods and the community,I will Park Swimming Pool, next to the Potawatomi Zoo and convene community and business leaders to explore Bridges Out of Kids Kingdom,and registration is required. Poverty as a strategy to lift families out of poverty in South Bend and For more information, registration forms, or to St. Joseph County. volunteer at the Triathlon, visit sbark.om/fitness- People are eager to share in the vibrancy, diversity, opportunity and center/triathlon.htm, or call 299-4768 ext. 239. creativity that is reborn in our city. Building on a decade of growth, South Bend is poised to further this transformation as we implement the SIUSTEDNOENTIENDEINGLESYNECESITAAYUDA City Plan blueprint to reach our goals. PARA TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO, O SI TIENE Sincerely, ALGUNA PREGUNTA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL SR. C , FEDERICO THON(ASISTENTE DEL ALCALDE)AL TELEFONO(574)235-5858X 1000. Mayor Steve ARE YOU PREPARED? PLAY IT SAFE WITH City and County officials encourage everyone to take I FIREWORKS the first step in getting prepared for an emergency! There The South Bend Fire and are lots of reasons you might not have prepared for a Police Departments encourage disaster or emergency: you're too busy to think about it,you don't have ""` residents to enjoy fireworks the the money to spend on fancy supplies,you're superstitious and talking about it means safest way, by attending fireworks pre- it will happen, or you just don't know where to start. Here are some simple, free sented by trained professionals. However, steps you can take to become better prepared for a disaster: if you purchase fireworks for private use, 1. Get a Kit: It's best to think first about the basics of survival such as Water, we urge you to abide by the State Fire- Food,First Aid Supplies and also Personal Documents. You don't have to buy a works Law. Use them responsibly and fancy kit -putting things together that you already have at home is a good first with appropriate safety precautions: step. STATE LAW GOVERNING THE USE OF 2. Make a Plan:Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is FIREWORKS IN INDIANA• important to plan in advance: How you will contact one another?How will you get . Only adults age 18 and older are allowed back together or where would you meet if something happened to your home? What will you do in different kinds of emergencies?What will you do if cell to purchase fireworks, for use in Indiana. phones don't work? Talk with your family or those you live with to make a plan. * Children may only possess or use any 3. Be Informed: Learn about the emergency plans that have been established in kind of fireworks when an adult is your area by state & local government. Local agencies such as emergency present. management, the health department, emergency responders, volunteer organiza- . private fireworks may be set off ONLY tions, business and others plan using an "all-hazards" approach. ok on the user's property, the property of 6MN The ability of our community to respond to and to recover from +°,��-� a disaster depends on EVERYONE! Take the first step toward better a2 someone who has consented the use preparedness today! To see a full list of suggested items and how to to fireworks, or cation designated a special discharge location by the State Fire make a kit and a family plan go to ready.eov. Marshal. Fireworks may not be dis- charged on public proneriv. such as in streets or parks, without special permits ESN&�NEMEMT'z COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME issued by the State Fire Marshal and n`'r 2007 ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL local Fire Chief. The College Football Hall of Fame will host its 13'annual ' Fireworks may be used ONLY between 9 •a yP "° "" Enshrinement Festival on July 20-21. Seventeen players and a.m. and 11 p.m.,with the exception of three choaches, including all-time greats Emmitt Smith,Bruce Memorial Day,Fourth of July,Labor Day, Smith,Bennie Blades,Charlie Ward and coaching legend,Bobby Bowden,will be New Year's Eve,and other similar holidays, forever enshrined into the Hall of Fame during this spectacular two-day event. when hours are extended to midnight. Enshrinement pre-festivities begin July 6 with the Enshrinement Celebrity Softball Violations of the law can result in Game and Tournament and continue July 14 with the Enshrinement Ribs Cook Off. fines and criminal charges_ The Festival weekend kicks off on Friday,July 20 with the Celebrity Golf Scramble. SOME IMPORTANT SAFETY Fans have the opportunity to play 18 holes with a Hall of Famer or other sports PROCEDURES: celebrity. Back at the Hall of Fame, "The Caribbean Chillers,"the most authentic * A responsible adult must supervise all Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band touring today,will perform live at the Enshrinement fireworks activities. Do not let children Caribbean Beach Party, an outdoor concert on the Hall's Gridiron Plaza starting at play with or light any fireworks without 5:00 p.m. an adult present. Saturday's fanfare begins with the Hall of Fame's third annual Enshrinement * Use fireworks in an open area away Grand Parade, featuring the 2007 Hall of Fame Class,the Budweiser Clydesdales, from buildings or combustible materials. marching bands, floats and much more. To enter your organization's or businesses' Keep your audience a safe distance unit in the parade, please contact John Paczesny at (574)272-0100, x205. After the away from the shooting site. parade, the Hall of Fame will be packed for FanFest, a one-of-a-kind event that * Safety glasses should be used by those features the Enshrinee Flag Football Game,Youth Football Clinic, lighting the fireworks or anyone in close an autograph session and much more. That evening, the En- proximity to the fireworks. shrinement Dinner and Show formally enshrines each player and * Have a hose, bucket of water or water coach into the Hall of Fame during an entertaining formal affair. supply, or a fire extinguisher nearby and Finally, end the weekend in grand style at the Mayor's After-Party pay attention to the wind direction. Celebration,with music by the Tom Milo Band,dancing,a silent For more information,visit the SBFD auction of sports tickets and memorabilia, and much more. website at southbendin.gov/fireworks, or For more information on the 2007 Enshrinement Festival, call 235-9255. Please avoid the careless including times and ticket prices, call 574-235-9999 or visit use of fireworks and help us make this a www.collegefootball.org. Bo y Bow n safe Independence Day holiday! Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!