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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-2011 Newsletter 50 UTHIlf B E N D OCTOBER 2011 MAYOR SIFPkIF9tl f, [UFC[E "47 V14 Letter from the Mayor • 2012 budget shows City's fiscal strength Dear Friends and Neighbors, • PERFORMING ARTS CENTTR • • October 28 S p After some of the most challenging budget years in my time as an elected official,I'm Straight No Chaser • very happy to report this year that our work on the City of South Bend's proposed • November 6 7p • 2012 budget is almost uneventful. Several years of difficult choices,reduced spending • Bill Cosby and fiscally responsible behavior have put us in a position where our annual budget November 11 7p • process is much less challenging. • Frankie Beverly and Maze • • Notre Dame Football • • Indiana's property tax caps have provided tax relief for some property owners, • October 29 us. Navy • particularly landlords and businesses. But in 2012 the state's changes mean the City of November 5 @ Wake Forest • South Bend will receive$21.3 million less in property tax revenues than it would have • November 12 vs. Maryland • before the tax caps.Normally,that would mean a dramatic reduction in services. But • November 19 vs. Boston College • the adoption of local option income taxes has provided us with an alternative source of November 26 @ Stanford revenue, enabling us to present a balanced 2012 budget while sustaining our • Football Fridav's Block Part y • commitment to public safety. In fact, during 2012 we will add five new firefighters to • Every home game Friday night, 5-9 PM • the South Bend Fire Department while keeping our police force at full strength. (Public • 100 N.Michigan St. near the College safety spending now represents 83 percent of our General Fund budget,up from 75 Football Hall of Fame.Admission is just$5, • percent as recently as 2008.)Our General Fund spending budget of$64.4 million for • and kids 12 and under are free. • 2012 is actually a 1-percent decrease from the current fiscal year. (The General Fund, • • • • which pays for general government and public-safety functions,represents the largest Downtown South Bend First Fridav's• p • of six segregated sections of budget accounts requiring approval of the South Bend November 4 Sp-9• Kids Night Out,Activities and experiences • Common Council.)The overall City budget-which includes pensions,road projects, • for kids, adults and families 0 capital investments and user-funded accounts like utilities-is proposed to be$263.4 • • million, down 2 percent from 2011. Potawatomi Zoo • • October 21-22 6p-9p • It's a testimony to City of South Bend fiscal strength that our 2012 budget is • Zoo Boo • • decreasing-even as other cities face annual increases of as much as 7 percent. But • October 23 12p-4p • you need not take only my word for it. In July,both Fitch Ratings and Standard& Little Zoo Boo • Poor's rating agencies gave stable rating outlooks to bonds held by the City of South • • Bend:Fitch at AA+and Standard&Poor's at AA. "The city's strong finances, • "All About Art"-Lunch and Learn Series • • • evidenced by extremely healthy reserve levels, have helped the city weather the October 12p-lp• Art in the City-Presented by-South Bend • economic recession and state-enacted changes to the property tax system,"Fitch • • reported. "In anticipation of the negative impact of state property tax reform, and • Museum of Art • through proactive and conservative fiscal practices, city management made strategic • November 1 12p-lp • Splendid Shakespeare-Presented by- expenditure cuts and increased local income taxes to replace a portion of lost property • Shakespeare at Notre Dame • tax revenue, which has diversified revenues and put the city's finances on firmer • For infortnafion please contact Sue Salinas ground. : at (574)235-5879 • • "The stable outlook reflects the city's very strong level of reserves and currently Other Happenings • balanced financial operations and, as such,we do not expect the rating to change in the • November 5 Sa-lp • two-year horizon of the outlook,"according to Standard&Poor's. Our stewardship of • "Operation Care Package"-Blue Star • • the City of South Bend's finances means that the new mayor and Common Council Mothers are collecting donations to create • will have some flexibility to pursue new initiatives. While other cities across Indiana • care packages for our military during the • and the Midwest are cutting services and staff,we are able to continue to operate the • holiday season. Heritage Square Martin's. • efficient and vital services our residents need. • Fore more information:Tammy Britt: • • Sincerely, P.S. Keep up to date on the latest • (574)234-7074• • innovations impacting South Bend • November 12-13 • at www.SouthBendON.com • `Art for the Min d"at Stanley y Clark School • Visit Our Website at www SouthBendIN.gov! Looking for some I Arts Cafe "tail feather ` shaking" fun I The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (NNN) invites you to the before a 91h Annual Arts Cafe on Sunday, November 6th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thanksgiving? I This free walking tour will open a number of houses for the community to view, Make plans to"Shake ATail Feather II"on showcasing the distinctive character of area homes and providing a unique backdrop for local artists, musicians, and culinary specialists to share their Friday, November 18,at the Riverside Terrace diverse talents. This year's Cafe will be along Cottage Grove Avenue and in Mishawaka,to benefit Corvilla. Doors open California Avenue. At the event, artists' wares will be available for sale— at 7:30 and the music begins at B:OOPM. I featuring everything from watercolor, pottery, photography, and jewelry, in Dance your tail feathers(and calories)off with addition to culinary delights. Local musicians will add to the atmosphere, the terrific party band,the Whistle Pigs. Drink providing music for your enjoyment. Also, take a minute to stop by the Children's specials,snacks,and food will be available. Activity Tent where there will be interactive activities for youth. Colorful Feathers will be provided for the "Shake ATail Feather" Dance contest and the I Not only does Arts Cafe provide a chance to see the hidden beauty of the homes winner will win a complete Turkey Dinner& in the near northwest neighborhood but it also gives participants the opportunity Turkey Trophy. Raffles includes turkeys and to see and appreciate local artists'talent. This is a great opportunity to bringing other seasonal items all evening long. I the community together to help celebrate the great things happening. So don't Feeling photogenic? Put your face in a forget to mark the Arts Cafe on your calendars for Sunday, November 61h, and "cartoon Thanksgiving" photo wall and create plan on joining the celebration. Make your first stop the Welcome Tent and pick your own photo masterpiece! So grab your I up an event brochure and map. Arts Cafe is a free community event. dancing hoes, et our tickets and et Event parking is free. g g y g � Near Northwest shaking.....Tickets are$10 in advance or$15 at I For more information, call the Near Nei hborhoo the door. All proceeds will benefit Corvilla and g Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. at ,x c o a v o a n T e n help provide care and homes for people with or online at developmental disabilities. Call Diana at (574)232-9182 W eherre e • Homes Neighbors www.nearnorthwest.org — — — — w we rive! 574-289-9779 for tickets and for more information about the event — — — — — i River Bend Film Festival River Bend Film Festival is now accepting entries for the 4th Annual River Bend Film Helping People. Changing Lives. I Festival, which will be held April 6&7, 2012 at the Century Center in downtown South 1st Annual Five-County Awards Bend, Indiana.The festival is an excellent opportunity for Midwest filmmakers and Recognition Luncheon beyond to promote their shorts and features and to network with other filmmakers. featuring Keynote Speaker-Bryon Sanders I Hundreds of shorts and features from across the U.S. and from around the world have been screened.This year features a unique event called 3-Fest during the festival, Please plan tojoin REAL Services Community which showcases 3-minute short films by adults and students. Entries by students and Action Agency in honoring the outstanding filmmakers of all ages will be accepted. Early and regular individuals, programs,and agencies that give I submission fees range from $5 to$25, and include student support and encouragement to low-income I discounts of$5 off any entry. families, moving them toward self-sufficiency. Earlybird Deadline is October 1st The program/lunch is Tuesday, Nov. 1,11:30a- I Regular Deadline is November 1st 1:OOp,at the Gillespie Convention Center at St. Late Deadline is December 1st "J For more information please visit www.riverbendfilmfest.org Mary's. Doors open at _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11:OOam.The keynote I speaker,a man of great I �471n1 LnYlll�lal`:J� LI LI by ° N �� F(](y'{� compassion, is South Bend IISSUU�� practice READ. Community School � Think your ghosts and ghouls could use a little Trick-or-Treat practice in their SERVICE$Corporation's Mr. Byron costumes before Halloween?The Community Oriented Policing Leadership Council is co-sponsoring,with the South Bend Police Department Crime Prevention Unit,the Sanders, Principal of I St.Joseph County Police Department,and the South Bend Fire Jefferson Intermediate Traditional School. Mr. Department,the 4th Annual Halloween Kid's Fest.The fest will Sanders' life is a heartwarming journey. I take place on Wednesday, October 26,from 5:00-7:00 pm, at Beginning with his birth into poverty,and I the South Bend Police Department, 701 W.Sample Street. All continuing as he dedicates his life to helping children who reside in St.Joseph County are welcome to attend, others achieve their dream. Deadline for I they will receive candy and safety information. reservations is Oct. 25! For reservation forms and information visit www.realservices.org $25 SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA TRADUCIR ESTE per person—group tables are available. DOCUMENTO,O SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL Questions: 284-7130 or 800-552-2916 ext.7130. 1 TELEFONO(574)235-5858 X 1000. II 2011 OPERATION RELEAF SCHEDULE II - - - Loose Leaf Pick up Operation ReLeaf— Weekly, automatic loose leaf pickup i Important Information November 7th, thru December 8th Do NOT allow children to play in leaf piles Each quadrant will be serviced two times. , I• Please rake laves t o t he curb line, not into the street,as November 7`n&November 23rd–Northeast Quadrant bounded by the I this will plug the street drains, causing them to flood. City Limits on the North, McKinley Blvd.on the South, Michigan St. on the . Crews will not return until the next scheduled day in West,and City Limits on the East. your area (approx. 2 weeks later). November 8`n&November 24`n–Northeast Quadrant bounded by • Do not park on top or in front of leaf piles along curb McKinley Blvd.on the North,Jefferson Blvd.on the South, Michigan St. on lines.This hinders crews and could cause a fire. the West,and City Limits on the East. I• Do not contaminate leaf piles by putting in sticks,trash, and other debris.Crews will not pick up these piles, November 9`n&November 25`n–Northeast Quadrant bounded by and the property owner will be responsible for Jefferson Blvd. on the North,St Joe River on the South, Michigan St. on the I disposal of contaminated piles. West,and City Limits on the East. I• Burning of leaves is totally prohibited in the City of November loth&November 28`n–Southeast Quadrant bounded by the 1 South Bend and is a violation of City ordinance. St.Joe River on the North, Ewing St.on the South, Michigan St on the ~ West,and City Limits on the East. i You can compost! 3 November 11`n&November 29`n–Southeast Quadrant bounded by Ewing 1 Select a dry, shady spot near a water source for your St. on the North, Ireland Rd. on the South, Michigan St. on the West, and City Limits on the East. I compost pile or bin. 2. Add your brown and green materials—remember to November 14 m&November 30 m–Southeast Quadrant bounded by � Ireland Rd.on the North,City Limits on the South, Michigan St. on the breakup larger pieces. West,and City Limits on the East. I 3. Moisten dry materials as they are added. November 15`n&December 1"–Southwest Quadrant bounded by the I 4. Mix grass clippings and green materials to cover fruit City Limits on the South, Indiana Ave.on the North, Michigan St. on the I and vegetable waste. East, and City Limits on the West. I 5. When bottom material is dark and rich in color(after about two months), your compost is ready to use! November 16`n&December 2nd–Southwest Quadrant bounded by Indiana Ave.on the South,Western Ave.on the North, Michigan St.on the 6. Apply to lawn or garden to condition soil and East, and City Limits on the West. I replenish nutrients. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — November 17`n&December 5`n–Southwest Quadrant bounded by Western Ave.on the South,Washington St./R.R.Tracks on the North, I Residents are encouraged to eliminate use of plastic bags for Michigan St. on the East, and City Limits on the West. leaves and yard waste and to use paper bags instead. �A limited number of paper leaf bags are available at the November 18`n&December 6`n–Northwest Quadrant bounded by I locations below: Washington St./R.R.Tracks on the South, Elwood Ave.on the North, Michigan St. on the East, and City Limits on the West. 1 7474 Casa de Amistad Robinson Community 6 S. Meade St Learning Center November 21'`&December 70'–Northwest Quadrant bounded by (574)233-2120 921 N.Eddy St. Near Northwest (574)631-8759 Elwood Ave. on the South, Lathrop St.on the North, Michigan St on the I Neighborhood,Inc. ° ° Rum Village Nature East, and City Limits on the West. I 1007 Portage Ave. Center oa m (574)232-9182 1031 W.Dubail St November 22 &December 8 –Northwest Quadrant bounded by Northeast (574)245-6118 Lathrop St.on the South, City Limits on the North, Michigan St.on the I Neighborhood Potawatomi Conservatory East, and City Limits on the West. Council (574 Mishawaka Ave. 803 N.Notre Dame Ave. (574)235-9442 (574)235-9675 Call-in only will be available Oct. 24—Nov. 3 Call 235.9244 to schedule loose leaf pickup. SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA TO HEAR A TAPE RECORDED MESSAGE OF THE WEEKLY PARA TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO,O SI TIENE AL- SCHEDULE, PLEASE CALL 287-5005. ADDITIONAL GUNA PREGUNTA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO INFORMATION, CALL 235-9244 Monday—Friday, 7a-4p (574)235-5858 X 1000. 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