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Sharon L. McBride ,
President
South Bend Common Council
Shcila Niczgodski 4ch Floor, County-City Building
Vice President South Bend, IN 46601
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Chairperson, Committee Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
of'the Whole CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA,URGING THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND AND THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY
Canncth Lcc SCHOOL CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
First District NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE USE OF UNDERUTILIZED
Henry Davis,Jr. SCHOOL CORPORATION BUILDINGS BY SOUTH BEND
Second District RESIDENTS
Sharon L. McBride Dear Common Council Members:
Third District
Troy Warner As you all know, there has been much discussion about underutilized school
Fourth District buildings and what should be done with them. This proposed resolution urges
the City and the South Bend Community School Corporation to enter into
Eli Wax negotiations for the use of underutilized school buildings for community
Fiftli District classes, meetings, and athletic activities. Such uses by South Bend residents
Sheila Niezgodski
would benefit them by providing facilities and also may result in the reduction
Sixth District of crime in the neighborhoods.
Karen I,. White Please place this Resolution on the agenda for the Residential Neighborhoods
At Largc Committee for the June 27,2022,meeting and on the Council's agenda for the
Rachel"Tomas Morgan first and only reading on June 27, 2022.
At Large Thank you for your consideration.
Lori K Hamann
At Uirge
Sincerely Yours,
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Henry Dav' Jr., South Bend Common
Council
2nd District
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BILL NO. 22-32 JUN 2 2 209
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RESOLUTION NO. ��Zvv n;M 3n.��5
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
AND THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE USE OF UNDERUTILIZED SCHOOL CORPORATION
BUILDINGS BY SOUTH BEND RESIDENTS
WHEREAS, for the past several months the local media has carried stories about
underutilized school buildings and the possibility of closing some schools; and
WHEREAS, the schools at issue were built with taxpayer money and, in many cases,
remain functional despite being underutilized; and
WHEREAS, these buildings were built to benefit South Bend residents in general and,
more particularly,residents of nearby neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, use of these buildings for community and/or neighborhood activities such as
community meetings, classes, and athletic activities would be a great benefit to those seeking
appropriate facilities; and
WHEREAS, such uses of these buildings would also reduce crime in surrounding
neighborhoods by providing a place for residents to gather other than on the streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby urges the City
of South Bend and the South Bend Community School Corporation to enter into negotiations for
the use of underutilized school corporation buildings by South Bend residents.
Section II. An agreement for such use is in the best interests of South Bend residents by
providing facilities for community meetings, classes, and athletic activities.
Section III. Such an agreement may also result in the reduction of crime.
Dated this 27th day of June 2022.
Sharon McBride, President
South Bend Common Council