HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 0171 in support of the model cities programRESOLUTION NO. 171
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, IN SUPPORT OF THE MODEL CITIES
PROGRAM
WHE , the solution to social, physical and economic problems
within our urban area required a comprehensive, coordinated and
concentrated approach and,
WHEREA , a linkage must be developed between projects and activities
designed to develop human resources with those for improving the
physic 1 environment and,
WHE citizen participation should be encouraged in planning and
carrying out improvement programs and,
WHERE A;, major emphasis should be placed on meeting the needs of
famili s in certain areas for jobs, education, health and social
servic s and,
WHEREAS, improved housing and necessary community facilities are
needed within certain neighborhoods and,
WHEREAS, an opportunity now exists to search out new paths to the
local solution of local problems
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Redevelopment Commission
of the City of South Bend, Indiana, agrees with the basic objectives
of the Model Cities Program and commits itself to the achievement
of these goals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Redevelopment Commission supports
the i terrelated and interdisciplinary approach proposed in the
progr and feels that such an approach will facilitate the
solvi g of our social, physical and economic problems on a
coord Hated, concentrated and comprehensive basis not only within
the t raet area but throughout the urban area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Redevelopment Commission commits itself
to work with the Demonstration City Agency in the preparation of
a program and agrees to provide staff services as outlined in the
anuli ation.
and adopted this 6th day of April, 1967.
REDEVELOAM COMMISSION
OF THE ITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
a A. Wiggins, Pres ent
Howard Bellinger, Execut a Director