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"When neighbors work together to help keep their neighborhoods clean, the entire <br /> community benefits as well. By building partnerships, block by block,we can build <br /> hometown pride and help reach our goal of a Clean City," commented Mayor Steve <br /> Luecke. <br /> Catherine Toppel, Director of Code Enforcement, noted that the West Side is just <br /> one of several neighborhoods that have begun Adopt-A-Block, since witnessing the <br /> success of the program in the Near Northwest Neighborhood. "We believe that this <br /> program is a great opportunity to help residents restore their sense of pride while <br /> revitalizing their neighborhoods," she stated. <br /> How It Works— <br /> The City provides the materials, equipment, and staff support, while residents <br /> commit to cleaning designated blocks in their neighborhood 6 times in a 9 month period. <br /> The City of South Bend's Bureau of Solid Waste and Code Enforcement also provides <br /> trash bags, rakes, safety equipment, educational literature, and trash removal for Adopt-a- <br /> Block participants. <br /> Residents who are interested in organizing an Adopt-A-Block program in their <br /> neighborhoods are asked to call the Department of Code Enforcement at 235-9486. Help <br /> us make South Bend a Clean City for everyone! <br /> - 30 - <br />