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Home My WebLink About12-2011 Newsletter souk , BEND DECEMBER 2011 Mnypa.yrrppF�v f [prf.kr • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Letter from the Mayor • • Reflecting on 15 years of progress • Dear Friends and Neighbors, January 144 8pm cENrs.a a When I first became Mayor in 1997,Google did not exist as a company,F.W.Woolworth Mike Epps still did,and Apple Computers was said to be dying.In South Bend,we had a new College • January 20-21 8pm • Football Hall of Fame,but a distressed downtown.Nearly 4 million square feet of obsolete • Sandy Hackett's "Rat Pack" • buildings were left over from the Studebaker era,and the city's total reported crimes January 22 3pm a exceeded 10,000 annually. • State Ballet of Russia presents "Swan Lake' Today,our total annual crimes(6,715)have reached 40-year lows,thanks,in part,to • January 27 8pm • community policing,unprecedented technological resources provided to our police officers Glen Campbell "The Goodbye"Tour and a commitment to full staffing and more competitive salaries. The last of the Studebaker • January 28 8pm • buildings have come down on the campus of our new technology park,Ignition Park,and the • South Bend Symphony Masterworks, "The • first private sector building will soon go up near the Transpo operations center,the nation's • Stuff ofLegends"with Guest Artist, Gabriel* fast LEED Platinum-certified transit facility. Schlaffer and Viola. Our downtown is showing renewed vibrancy with new riverfront condominiums,the • Palais Royale • American Trust Place revitalization and the relocation of WNIT Television.Downtown December 31 8pm rejuvenation has been a particular focus during my four terms in office,in which we've seen • Tenth Annual New Year's Eve Gala • several major expansions(Crowe,Memorial Hospital, South Bend Clinic),historic • Featuring The Tom Milo Big Band • restorations(Morris Performing Arts Center,Palais Royale,South Bend Civic Theater), For ticket information 1-800-537-6415 adaptive reuses(Central High School,Robertson's, Stephenson Mills),and new construction • or visit www.MorrisCenter.org • projects(Leighton Plaza,Michigan Street shops,the Transpo bus transfer center,AM • • • Downtown South Bend First Fridays • General and People Link). • January 6 5pm-9pm • I've lost 40 pounds and a mustache,but the community has gained new civic facilities, • New Moves • including a new police headquarters,central fire station and two new fire houses,a South Bend Civic Theatre 0 public-works facility,a refurbished Coveleski Stadium and new homes for the Studebaker • January 20—February 5 • National Museum and the Indiana University Civil Rights Heritage Center.A dying • Blue • Scottsdale Mall has been replaced by a thriving Erskine Village,while down the street • • Erskine Commons operates atop a former landfill—and the public dollars that funded needed• South Bend Symphony Orchestra • infrastructure improvements were paid off years ahead of schedule. January 14 3pm a Fathers of Modern Symphony at DeBartolo Near the beginning of my administration,the National League of Cities awarded South Bend performing Arts Center its Gold Award of Municipal Excellence for revitalizing the Near West Side neighborhood, • January 16 7pm • including the West Washington Apartments and the Chapin Street Market.At the close of • Martin Luther King Celebration Concert at • my tenure,the NLC gave us the same award for the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization, • • IUSouth Bend including Eddy Street Commons,neighborhood inll housing,Innovation Park at Notre • f • Dame and other efforts. • • Martin Luther King Day • We've had great partnerships with the University of Notre Dame,including on our • Annual Celebration at the • fast-in-the-world CSOnet;the Chamber of Commerce with our joint Business Growth Century Center and Initiative;the private sector with the creation of Metronet,Downtown South Bend and the • March from County-City • Green Ribbon Commission;the Salvation Army with the Kroc Community Center;and with • Building January 16,2012 • residents in adopting City Plan,a 20-year comprehensive plan. • • Today, South Bend is a Cool City,committed to reducing the causes of global warming; • Howard Park Ice Rink is Now Open! a Preserve America Community,honoring and restoring its architectural heritage; a • Adults$6 and children$5, skate rental is • Bicycle Friendly Community,with a growing riverwalk,trail and lane system; and an available for$3 per pair,per session. a All-America City,recognized for outstanding civic alliances to address community • Children 5 and under are admitted free. • challenges. This is the spirit that will help South Bend to continue to grow and thrive.As • Public skating sessions: • I pass the baton to Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Jan. 1,2012,I am deeply grateful for the Monday-Thursday: 3pm-5:30pm dedicated team of city workers that has accomplished so much,for the vibrant partnerships • Friday: 3pm-5:30pm&7pm-10pm • we have formed and for the countless volunteers who have enriched our community.It has • Saturday: 10am-12pm, 1pm-3:30pm, • been an honor to serve as your mayor. Thank you. • 4pm-6pm, &7pm-9pm • Sincerely, For more information call 235-9451 a af�.W� Visit our websiteatwww.SouthBendlN.gov • or visitwww.sbpark.org • Christmas Tree Pic!W New South Bend Animal Shelter -6 Your old Christmas tree can be a gift to the environment As part of Mayor Thanks to the efforts of so many in our community,construction Luecke's Clean City initiative, South is now underway for the new(and badly needed)animal facility. Bend offers recycling for all natural The building will triple the size of the current shelter and will Christmas trees at Organic Resources. provide safe and sterile holding space for more than 4,000 All trees are recycled into high quality : animals every year. The new shelter will be a warm and mulch,which is provided,free,to : welcoming facility with many exciting contemporary features. The new facility will South Bend residents. (small ice to : also feature a spay and neuter surgery suite.Plans include offering low cost spay load) and neuter clinics for pet owners in the community,ultimately working toward the • Drop-off-Dec.27-Jan. 12,from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m., day When no SBACC cat or dog of reasonable health and temperament is killed seven days a week. Signs will be posted to direct • merely because he or she does not have a home.At this time,fundraising is residents to designated drop-off points at : underway to help purchase the surgical equipment for the spay/neuter suite. CARE -Rum Village Park-Ewing Ave. at Gertrude St. of South Bend is soliciting donations to raise the$17,995 needed to purchase a -Pinhook Park-2800 block of Riverside Dr. refurbished spay/neuter package that includes everything needed for safe and -Veterans'Memorial Park-Twyckenham at : successful surgeries. Every donor contributing$25 or more will be recognized Northside Blvd. : with their name on a plaque outside the surgery suite. All Please Nate: Drop off is for Christmas trees contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. We hope ONLY-no trash.Please! you will join us in celebrating the construction of the new animal shelter,through a donation.Please follow the link below • Call-in pickup:Dec.27 Dec. 30 @ 235-9244 to make an on-line donation through the secure PayPal system. (Street Dept.) E http://careofsouthbend.chipin.com/mission-no-kill-2021 or you • Automatic pickup: Will begin on Jan.3,on the E can write a check,payable to CARE of South Bend and mail northeast side and moving clockwise around the donations to CARE of South Bend,P.O.Box 1481,South city,through Friday,Jan. 13. Bend,IN 46624 attn:Mission No Kill 2021 0 Northeast side:Jan 3 &4 7................................................................................ Southeast side:Jan 5 &6 The NRC Neighborhood Leadership Academy is Southwest side:Jan 9& 10 (CRE HBORHOOD now accepting applications for its class Northwest side:Jan 11 & 12 So JR( ES Please follow these guidelines for safe and RPORATION beginning February 2. 2012. If you are passionate about strengthening the quality of life in South Bend efficient tree pickup: E neighborhoods but are not sure how to get started or how to take your organization • All trees should be placed at curbside by 6:00 AM. ' to the next level,the Neighborhood Leadership Academy is for you! Learn how to • Do notplace trees in the street or in alleys. identify resources,lead great meetings,manage group dynamics,organize,recruit E and retain members,and the importance of planning to create action. The Academy Please remove all lights,ornaments,and metal, : is offered in cooperation with South Bend Heritage Foundation,Inc. and is based on including tree stands or nails,before discarding : the NeighborWorks America®`Building Leaders,Building Communities"Training Christmas trees. ; Program. Classes will be held in The Gallery,Notre Dame Downtown,217 S. • Artificial trees and trees containing any metal, ' Michigan Street.You will be expected to attend all 7 classes(Thursdays,Feb.2— glass,or wire,will NOT be collected. : March 15),complete assignments,and purposefully use what you learn to strength- en your neighborhood. For a brochure w/application,visit h4lttp: precedence. www.nrc4neiehborhoods.ore/nrc-news-2/or contact Diana at 287.0425 or nrcneigh- bors@gmail.com. Participants must live in South Bend and be 18 years or older. For further informafion on Christmas tree pickup, ; Application deadline is December 15 or until full. please call the Street Dept at 235-9244. ............................................................................... Guidelines for Snow Removal A New Year's Eve : .It is the responsibility of the owner or occupant of any premises on any :� z an Fireworks 4C,� : city street to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalk within 24 , a *Fireworks may be used only hours after snow or ice has accumulated. between the hours of 10 a.m. •If an owner or occupant fails to comply,the City may remove snow and ice Dec.31 and I a.m. Jan1,per city ordinance after giving the owner or occupant 24 hours written notice. The owner or occupant *Only adults age 18 and older are allowed to purchase will then be responsible for the cost of removal. fireworks,for use in Indiana. The Dept. of Code Enforcement works with the Police Dept. * Private fireworks may be set off ONLY on the user's : to make sure abandoned vehicles are removed from city property,the property of someone who has consented: streets,especially during the winter months.Abandoned to the use of fireworks,or at a special discharge vehicles are hazardous and obstruct snow removal crews location designated by the State Fire Marshal. : from clearing streets for the safety of emergency vehicles • Fireworks may not be discharged on public property, : and the general public. Please report abandoned vehicles to such as in streets or parks,without special permits Police 235-9201 or Code Enforcement 235-9486.Thank you issued by the State Fire Marshal and local Fire Chief. : for your help to make South Bend a Clean, Safe City! Violations can result in fines and criminal charges More information regarding Indiana's Fireworks Law SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA is available by calling the South Bend Fire Dept. at TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO,O SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA,POR 235-9255 or visiting www.southbendin.gov/fire. FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO(574)235-5858 X 1000.