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RESOLUTION
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Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 9, 14
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND PUBLICLY COMMENDING JONATHAN BURKE FOR HIS DEDICATED
SERVICE AS THE CITY'S 1sT DIRECTOR OF THE MUNICIPAL ENERGY OFFICE
6,0 the South Bend Common Council notes that its' Municipal Energy Office is
dedicated to "...make a positive impact on energy consumption and usage..." by focusing on the
following key components: renewable energy, building efficiency, transportation efficiency &
innovation, municipal regulations, and recycling and waste management; and
e, the Common Council further notes that implementation of such initiatives by the
Municipal Energy Office has improved the overall sustainability, health and conscientious design
of the city; and
Ge, the City of South Bend is currently transitioning from a Municipal Energy Office
to a broader Office of Sustainability, with the foundation of these programs being started and
implemented by Jonathan Burke, when he was named as the first Municipal Energy Director in
2010; and
a e, some of the many initiatives championed by Jonathan Burke included:
development of the plan for the 15` hydroelectric turbine; advancement of the CNG program to
support cleaner burning; promoting cost - effective CNG vehicles; implementing numerous
energy- saving projects in several municipal buildings; and generating countless collaborations
with the South Bend Community School Corporation, TRANSPO, Logan Center, IU South
Bend, Greening the Bend -just to name a few.
Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly thanks and
honors Jonathan Burke, the city's 1" Municipal Energy Director, who served in this capacity
with distinction since 2010.
Section II. The Common Council wishes Jonathan Burke the very best as he embarks
upon a new career path as a private sector energy consultant. -�7
e III. This Resolution shall be in full force
the Council and a roval by the Mayor.
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Fen y Davis, Jr., 2n° District
Valerie Schey, 3` District
Committee of Whole Chairpe
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Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4' Di
Dr. id AV arner, 5 Dis tnct
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John N7oorde, City Clerk
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President
Vice - President
Gavin rlic, At Large Council Mem r
K en L. hite, At Large Counc Member
Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney
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Mark Neal, Deputy Mayor of South Bend, IN