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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEAR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
PLAN
WHEREAS, in 2oo6, City Plan, a comprehensive plan for South Bend was adopted by the Area Plan
Commission of St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend, which recommends that
area - specific plans be developed for portions of the City to provide strategic direction in the future growth and
development of that area; and
WHEREAS, the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. has undertaken the responsibility to prepare a
Quality of Life Plan for the Near Northwest Neighborhood of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Near Northwest Neighborhood Quality of Life Plan contains goals and action steps
identified by the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc., Near Northwest neighbors and stakeholders in order to
improve the quality of life within the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend wishes to encourage residents to develop and implement plans that
will have a positive impact on their neighborhood and the broader community; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution supports the goals and aspirations expressed by the Near Northwest
Neighborhood in its Quality of Life Plan, but any funding or staff support of specific terms or programs within
the Quality of Life Plan will require separate review and budget appropriation consistent with South Bend's
overall needs and funding availability; and
WHEREAS, the Near Northwest Neighborhood is comprised of those properties that lie within the
following boundaries: St. Joseph River to the east & north, the railroad tracks to the north & west, and Lincoln
Way West & LaSalle to the south; and
WHEREAS, the Near Northwest Neighborhood Quality of Life Plan, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein, contains elements necessary to strategically improve the quality of life in the Near
Northwest Neighborhood, and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: That the Near Northwest Neighborhood Quality of Life Plan, a true and complete copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein shall be and hereby is approved.
SECTION II: That any funding or staff support of specific terms or programs within the Near
Northwest Neighborhood Quality of Life Plan will require separate review and budget appropriation consistent
with South Bend's overall needs and funding availability.
SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
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TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred:
BILL NO.
13 -69 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE NEAR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD
QUALITY OF LIFE PLAN
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 Investment Committee.
Karen L. White
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
SUITE 1400 S.
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830
October 21, 2013
CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
SCOTT FORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
South Bend Common Council
Fourth Floor County -City Building
227 W. Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46601
Re: Proposed Resolution for Near Northwest Neighborhood's Quality of Life Plan
Dear Council Members:
PHONE: 574 /235 -9371
FAX:574/235 -9021
Attached is a resolution approving and adopting the Near Northwest Neighborhood's Quality of Life
Plan. As you know, South Bend's City Plan recommends the development of area specific plans for
portions of the City to provide strategic direction in future growth and development for those areas.
We are pleased to recommend this document, developed by the Near Northwest Neighborhood, for
adoption.
Either Pam Meyer or I will present this resolution. Please call Pam at 574- 235 -5845 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott C. Ford
Executive Director
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE. DIRECTOR
CHRIS FIELDING
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