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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupporting the Green Roof Initiative for the Century CenterRESOLUTION 4261 -13 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana June 10, 13 20 Attest: Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana June 11, 20 13 City Clerk President of Common Council Approved and signed by me 3(JAJ f 11 l 3 20 City Clerk 0 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SUPPORTING THE GREEN ROOF INITIATIVE FOR THE CENTURY CENTER CA the South Bend Common Council recognizes that the Century Center in downtown South Bend located along the St. Joseph River opened in 1977; and 6ACnw, the Common Council further recognizes that the Century Center features over 75,000 square feet of convention space, and other amenities such as the Bendix Theatre, Recital Hall, and Island Park which is attached to the east -side of the Century Center along the river; and 6A)" the Common Council has been advised that the Century Center roof above the June Edwards Wing is in need of repair and replacement; and CXL the Common Council has been further advised that a recent engineering feasibility study has confirmed that the roof above the June Edwards Wing would support a "vegetated roof system with limited public access" also known as a "Living Roof'; and CA "Living Roofs" offer a viable option for a roof retrofit and provide such benefits as: doubling the life of a roof; reducing energy consumption; capturing and filtering storm water; and air purification; and 6)h Greening the Bend, Inc. is a non - profit organization which is "dedicated to sustainable development within the South Bend community" who "seeks to bolster a renaissance in South Bend by promoting green spaces and human - friendly urban features that protect water and our River as a precious natural resource.... resulting in social, economic, and environmental benefits for the South Bend area "; and 6Xfopw4 Greening the Bend, Inc. has proposed to raise funds through private fund- raising efforts and grant opportunities to replace the roof at no additional cost to the City of South Bend. i . i i. i ..4 .i *& (f6 i awwY90e& %yyVv,&i 6N . i i i i as follows: Section I. The South Bend Common Council supports the project recommended by Greening the Bend, Inc. to raise funds to replace the existing roof above the June Edwards Wing of the Century Center with a "Living Roof'. The Council believes that such a project of a citizen group would enhance civic pride through their engagement, creativity, and hard work. Section II. The South Bend Common Council believes that such an initiative would bring together many diverse groups to work together for creative and sustainable solutions. Century Center Living Roof Resolution Page 2 Section III. The South Bend Common Council further believes that the proposed "Living Roof' project would positively contribute to the limitless opportunities for exceptional experiences in downtown South Bend, and would be in the best interest of upgrading and preserving the Century Center. Section IV. The Common Council directs the Office of the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution upon its adoption to the Century Center Board of Managers. Section V.. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. John Voorde, City Clerk PRESENTED 0.-1 APPROvEC Dr. Fred Ferlic 4th District Council Member South Bend Common Council Pete Buttigiew- KavmoFSouth Bend Filed In ti > ce J0§4N vc�OW CITY CL.ENK, SOUTH BEND, IN Derek D. Dieter President Oliver J. Davis Vice - President Karen L. White Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Tim Scott First District Henry Davis, Jr. Second District Valerie Schey Third District Fred Ferlic Fourth District David Varner Fifth District Oliver J. Davis Sixth District Derek D. Dieter At Large Gavin Ferlic At Large City of South Bend Common Council 441 County -City Building . 227 W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 May 17,2013\ Members of the Common Council 4th Floor County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Common Council Members: (574) 235 -9321 Fax (574) 235 -9173 http://www.southbendin.gov I am pleased to introduce for your review and unanimous adoption the attached Resolution which calls for a creative and innovation method to replace the roof above the June Edwards Wing of the Century Center. I have had the pleasure of working with Kathleen Petitjean, MLS, the Executive Director of Greening the Bend, Inc., a local non - profit organization whose mission is to raise funds for projects which increase awareness of water as a natural resource and promote sustainable urban design. As noted in the Resolution, a recent engineering study shows that a "Living Roof' is feasible as a viable and green alternative for the roof in questions. Greening the Bend, Inc. has graciously offered to work to raise funds for this project at no additional cost to the City of South Bend. I believe that this would be an exciting project for the City of South Bend, and urge you to show your support by unanimously adopting this Resolution. I request that it be sent to the Council's Park Committee for review and recommendation and heard at the June 10th Common Council meeting. I look forward to discussing this great project with you at that time. Thank you. , Karen L. White Most sincerel At Large Dr. Fred Ferlic 4th District Council Member Attachment Flied I Office JUN -3 ZU13 C17Y CLERK, SO't &i SEND, IN TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred: BILL NO. 13 -38 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SUPPORTING THE GREEN ROOF INITIATIVE FOR THE CENTURY CENTER 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 Parc Committee. Karen L. White Chairperson, Committee of the Whole