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c� <br /> X865 <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> Thursday,August 17, 2006 <br /> 11:30 AM <br /> Contact: Mikki Dobski, Director of Communications & Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564 <br /> Chief Luther Taylor, 574-235-9255 <br /> South Bend Breaks Ground on New Fire Station <br /> Mayor Stephen J. Luecke and Fire Chief Luther Taylor joined with members of the South <br /> Bend Common Council, South Bend Heritage Foundation, Memorial Hospital, and the <br /> Lincolnway West Steering Committee to break ground for the new Fire Station #2, to be located <br /> at the corner of Lincolnway West and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Mayor Luecke stated, <br /> "This is a great project for residents of the west side and downtown and reflects the City's <br /> commitment to positive growth and safety for our community." <br /> The relocation is the result of Memorial Hospital's interest in the current Station#2 <br /> property at 120 E. Marion St. for future growth and development of the hospital. In addition,the <br /> new site provides a more centralized location within Fire District #2 and reflects the City of <br /> South Bend strategic planning for optimum response time for all emergencies. Chief Taylor <br /> declared, "We are excited about this new location, which will give us quick access to the <br /> downtown area and other portions of the district, and will give us better options for coverage in <br /> other parts of the City when necessary." <br /> -more- <br />