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The April 28, 2008 meeting of the PARC Committee of the South Bend Common Council was
called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ann Puzzello at 3:15 p.m. in the Council's
Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included, Councilmember David Varner; Phil St. Clair, Chuck Leone, Pam
Meyer, Rita Kopala, Don Inks, Chris Nanni, Catherine Fannello, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,
Council Attorney, John Voorde, City Clerk
Committee Members present, Ann Puzzello, Chairperson; Oliver Davis, Member, Martha Lewis,
Citizen Member
BILL NO. 21-08 -Appropriation Fund #410 Potowatomi Park Fun for all and Aging in Place
Home Modification Programs
Chairperson, Ann Puzzello introduced Park Superintendent Phil St. Clair who described the two
programs requiring a $400,000 appropriation from fund #410 by the City Council. The first
geared toward making Potowatomi Park more accessible to people of all abilities resulted from a
partnership including the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Rotary Club, the Park Department, the
Community & Economic Development Department, the Troyer Group, the Community Foundation
and anonymous donors. In all, the project, including an accessible playground, and band shell
cost $733,000. Of that estimated amount $411,000 came from grants, $122,000 from the City,
with the balance from private donations.
The second program, a home modification project would allow low-income seniors to remain in
their homes as long as possible by making the homes barrier free and safe. The program goal is
to modify 100 homes at an average cost of $10,000 each. To date 64 homes have been
modified. The appropriation request of $278,000 is from a million dollar pool. One third of the
fund from the Community Foundation, one third from Wells Fargo bank, and 1/3 from the City.
Real Services is administering the program. Chris Nanni from the Community Foundation and
Pam Meyer supplemented St. Clair's program outline.
Councilmember David Varner suggested the inclusion of an accessible pathway to the city
greenhouses.
Councilmember Oliver Davis applauded the efforts to improve accessibility.
On a motion by Councilmember Oliver Davis, seconded by Martha Lewis the PARC Committee
sent the request favorably to full Council.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Puzzello
adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
Respectfully Subm' ed,
Ann Puzzello, Chairper n
PARC Committee