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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRequesting Discussion be initiated with the Redevelopment Commission adding a portion of Lincolnway West to the Airport Economic Development AreaRESOLUTION 4190 -12 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana May 29, Attest: 2012 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana May 30, 20 12 City Clerk President of Common Council Approved and signed by me 20 L City Clerk RESOLUTION A � � 4 —11 Z Bill No. 12- � ] A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUESTING THAT DISCUSSIONS BE INITIATED WITH THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ON POTENTIALLY ADDING A PORTION OF LINCOLNWAY WEST TO THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA GA" in 1990, the Airport Economic (Blackthorn) Development Area (AEDA) was established which is composed of 5,281 acres and includes immediate access to the South Bend Regional Airport, the Indiana Toll Road and the U.S. 31 Bypass also known as the St. Joseph Valley Parkway; and 6 in 2007, the AEDA was expanded to include the former Sample Ewing Development Area which consists of 2,349 acres and was originally created in 1993 when the Studebaker Corridor and the Rum Village Industrial Park were consolidated; and 6A)" in 2007, the AEDA was further expanded to include the industrial areas between the original Blackthorn area and the Sample Ewing Development Area plus portions of areas in the West Washington Development Area and parts just west of the WWDA which together consisted of 333 acres bounded by Western Avenue, Olive Street, Washington Street, Chestnut and Cherry Streets; and GW)" boundary changes may be made to Economic Development Areas, and require an amendment to the Plan for the area by the Redevelopment Commission and must also be approved by the Area Plan Commission and the Common Council; and 6, in June of 1999, a "Lincoln Way West Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan" was published with this 41 -page document setting forth the following goal: "To establish Lincolnway West as an attractive entrance to Downtown South Bend that also provides neighborhood commercial nodes that satisfy the convenience, services, and employment needs of nearby residents and commuters" [as well as] to satisfy the stated national goal of `smart growth' by providing redevelopment sites that avoid the detrimental affects of sprawl ". (Lincoln Way West Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan, p. 2) Q4o , &L , As it m"*W, 4y dw %mman Wwxvd v/ f al eoad 9&nd, adwna, as follows: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, believes that despite the efforts made under the 1999 Lincoln Way West Commercial Corridor Revitalization Action Plan, that the City of South Bend needs to re- dedicate its efforts to improving this main western entrance to Downtown South Bend, Indiana. Resolution Encouraging Discussion to Enlarge Airport Economic Development Area (AEDA) May 21, 2012 Page 2 Section II. The Council believes that there are far too many blighted areas along Lincoln Way West which provide a negative impact not only the residents and businesses along this main thoroughfare, but also to visitors to our city.. Section III. The Common Council further believes that improving Lincoln Way West should be a top priority moving forward. The Council believes that dialogue with the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, the staff of the Community & Economic Development Department provide an opportunity as to whether a significant portion should be included into the Airport Economic Development Area. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. Henry Da is r., 2 "" :?c Council ember Karen L. White, Council Member at Large Q44"Wil 14 3 [jt`1U17 V/ DL�fl , 20-12 Pete Buttigie ayor South Bend, Indiana John oorde, City Clerk PRESENTED) : S —Lck _( -L NOT APRROVEd ADOPT S '�=l —C Z Filed In Clerk'sz �1 3 z1 //Oi �y' //R�pjC�°}HN V�yC?0 �A� tl i CLERK, y99dW c TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred: BILL NO. 12 -49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUESTING THAT DISCUSSIONS BE INITIATED WITH THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ON POTENTIALLY ADDING A PORTION OF LINCOLNWAY WEST TO THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion, this bill is being recommended to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. This bill was heard by the Community & Economic Development Committee. Karen L. White Chairperson, Committee of the Whole UTIT City of South Bend Common Council M 1865 m 441 County -City Building • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Derek D. Dieter May 21, 2012 President Members of the South Bend Common Council Oliver J. Davis 4t' Floor County -City Building Vice - President South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 235 -9321 Fax (574) 235 -9173 http://www.southbendin.gov Karen L. White Dear Council Members: Chairperson, Committee of the Whole We are pleased to sponsor the attached resolution for your review, discussion and Tim Scott adoption. First District As you are all well aware, Lincoln Way West is the main entrance to the downtown Henry Davis, Jr. from the west. Unfortunately, despite many efforts being made, it is today a highway Second District corridor filled with far too many vacant and abandoned homes as well as vacant store Valerie Schey fronts. Third District Our resolution is aimed at jump - starting discussions with the Community & Economic Fred Ferlic Development staff and their new director, as well as with the South Bend Fourth District Redevelopment Commission. Such discussions would focus on whether a significant portion of Lincoln Way West should be added to the Airport Economic Development David Varner Area (AEDA). The last time the Common Council worked to expand this area Fifth District culminated in an expansion in 2007. Oliver J. Davis We have placed a copy of the 41 -page Lincoln Way West Commercial Corridor Sixth District Revitalization Action Plan which was published in June 1999 in the Office of the City Derek D. Dieter Clerk. h At Large We look forward to discussing this with you next Tuesday at the Community and Gavin Ferlic Economic Development Committee meeting. Thank you. At Large M incer y, Karen L. White At Large Henry vi , r., 2"d District Council Member Karen L. White, Council Member at Large Attachment Ailed in Clerk's MAY 's 2 3 Z ,1 JOHN v oxit - s CITY CLERK, SZUTH