HomeMy WebLinkAboutUrging the St. Joseph County Public Officials to Reconsider its Location for a New County JailRESOLUTION
NO. 2305 -95
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
November 27, 19 i95
City Clerk
Attest: President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend,
November 28, 95
City Clerk
Approved and signed by me t 1935
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Mayor
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, URGING THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO
RECONSIDER ITS LOCATION FOR A NEW COUNTY JAIL.
9 WtgB, the need for a new jail to service St. Joseph County Indiana, is readily
apparent; and
WW M, the City of South Bend is in need of a new Police Station to better service its
residents throughout the City; and
WW M, it is believed that both facilities could be located in a consolidated "Crime
Fighting Campus" at the Lafayette and Sample Street location; and
'l btrtgg, to have both facilities centrally located would promote governmental
efficiency and effectiveness through City and County cooperation; and
VWt4g, it is believed that this proposal should be given serious consideration as we
continue to work together to improve our local Criminal Justice System so that it will be in
the forefront of all such Criminal Justice Systems throughout our nation by the year 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: In the sprit of cooperation, the City of South Bend, Indiana, urges the public
officials of St. Joseph County, Indiana, to reconsider its proposed new County Jail Site.
SECTION II: The City of South Bend urges the St. Joseph County Public Officials to
meet with representatives of the City of South Bend to consider a joint "crime fighting
campus" to be located at Lafayette and Sample Street with such location housing both a
new County Jail and new City Police Station.
SECTION III: We, as elected public officials, are willing to participate in such a far -
reaching community project so that the best possible solution is selected which meets our
mutual needs.
SECTION IV: Achieving the best result of our tax payers dollars which most effectively
and efficiently enhances our Criminal Justice System, must be foremost in all decision
making processes.
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.
tt ep ' n Luecke, First District
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At -Large
Inane K. Gammon, City Clerk
PRESENTED I I - 27-15
NOT APPROVED
ADOPTED /I )7 -95
Joseph E. Keman, Mayor