HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 2508 commending Karl G. King for extraordinary service to the South Bend Redevelopment CommissionRESOLUTION NO. 2508
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COMMENDING
KARL G. KING FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Karl G. King has been a member of the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission since October 2004; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Karl has had an active role in projects
such as the All American Plaza, the South Bend Chocolate Cafe expansion, Erskine Village,
Erskine Commons, Portage Prairie, demolition of Oliver Plow Works, the Oliver Industrial Park,
Rose Brick and Materials, demolition of South Bend Stamping Plant, Studebaker Industrial Park,
the Natatorium restoration, the Coveleski Park Neighborhood initiative; and
WHEREAS, Karl has invested more than a decade of work as a member of the South
Bend Conmmon Council, Redevelopment Commission, Near Northeast Revitalization
Organization and the Area Plan Commission for the erection of economic bridges between the
University of Notre Dame and its adjacent neighborhood, which are now being realized in the
first phase of a $215-million Eddy Street Commons development; and
WHEREAS, Karl has demonstrated the foresight to support investment in critical
infrastructure like the Metronet and to see the tremendous opportunities for South Bend to
become the hub of an innovation-based economy, leading the call to action for the City to build
on platforms like Innovation Park and MIND to launch unprecedented community and economic
development for this community; and
WHEREAS, Karl has encouraged the City to look ahead and clarify its expectations for
residents and developers of how they can invest in South Bend's vibrant future through st-ategic
development plans for downtown, the Northeast Neighborhood, the East Bank Village, LaSalle
Square and the Coveleski Park and neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Karl unselfishly gave of his time for the betterment of the community with
no concern for individual honor or recognition although he played an instumental role in setting
policy and negotiating through the details of many important projects; and
WHEREAS, Karl has now decided to retire from his volunteer service on the
Commission and will now find other activities to pursue on the first and third Friday of each
month;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission hereby recognizes Karl G. King for his extraordinary commitment and distinguished
service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend: thanks him
for the outstanding contributions he has made; and declares it will sincerely miss his diligent
work, wisdom and his presence at future meetings.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on
October 3, ?008, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana 46601.
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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Marcia I. Jones, Pr 'dent
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G o S. Downes, cretary
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