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PORTAGE AVE. - BUILDING NEW OPPORTUNITIES
<br /> ' III The Portage Avenue Steering Committee, in partnership with the City of South Bend's
<br /> ` Division of Community Development and the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.,has
<br /> jjdytj worked to acquire key properties, located at 808-836 Portage Ave. These properties are
<br /> envisioned as sites for future development as single family housing.
<br /> New development will occur in two phases: Phase 1 will consist of clearing, seeding and landscaping the site as a temporary
<br /> green space. Phase 2 will be the development of the sites, which could include the construction of new single family homes that
<br /> will reflect the architecture of the area and complement the redevelopment that has occurred as a result of almost$1 million in
<br /> public investment on the Portage Avenue Corridor since 1999.
<br /> In addition to the purchase of these properties,the Steering Committee has made multiple streetscape improvements along
<br /> the corridor, and intersection modifications at Allen/Humboldt and Navarre improve safety, create a more pedestrian friendly
<br /> environment, increase area beautification/green space, and help to better control traffic.
<br /> These projects were developed and completed through Mayor Stephen J. Luecke's Commercial Corridor Initiative and were
<br /> funded through County Option Income Tax (COIT) revenues.
<br /> CHRISTMAS TREE NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS
<br /> PICKUP As plans are made for New Year's Eve
<br /> Your old Christmas tree celebrations,residents are reminded of the
<br /> °— can be a gift to the environ- "`"`"` following restrictions on fireworks displays:
<br /> ment! As part of Mayor Luecke's Clean City
<br /> Only adults age 18 and older are allowed to purchase fireworks, for
<br /> initiative,the City collects discarded,natural Christ- use in Indiana.
<br /> mas trees to be recycled at Organic Resources. The
<br /> Private fireworks may be set off ONLY on the user's property, the
<br /> trees are turned into high quality mulch which is property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks, or at
<br /> provided for free to South Bend residents, as part of a special discharge location designated by the State Fire Marshal.
<br /> our efforts to be good environmental stewards. Fireworks may not be discharged on public proneriy, such as in streets
<br /> • Call-in pickup will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 26. or narks, without special permits issued by the State Fare Marshal and
<br /> local Fare Chief.
<br /> The number to call for pickup is 235-9244. . Fireworks may be used ONLY between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m., with the
<br /> • Automatic pickup will begin on Monday, Jan. 8, exception of Memorial Day, Fourth of July,Labor Day, and New
<br /> beginning in the northeast quadrant and working Year's Eve, when hours are extended to midnight.
<br /> clockwise around the City. At this time, call-in . Violations can result in fines and criminal charges_
<br /> will not be necessary. Further information regarding Indiana's Fireworks Law is available
<br /> Residents are asked to follow these guide- by visiting southbendin. og v/fire,or by calling the South Bend Fire Dept.
<br /> tines for safe and efficient tree pickup: at 235-9255. For the safety of family, friends, neighbors, and the entire
<br /> All trees should be placed at curbside by 6:00 community,please celebrate responsibly as you welcome in the new
<br /> AM. Do not place trees in the street or in alleys. year.
<br /> Please remove all tights, ornaments, and
<br /> metal, including tree stands or nails, before
<br /> discarding Christmas trees. Items left on trees ADOPT-A-BLOCK RECEIVES
<br /> can injure employees or seriously damage the tree 04_vto� NATIONAL AWARD
<br /> shredding equipment,leaving it inoperable.
<br /> Artificial trees and trees containing any metal, The City's Dept. of Code Enforcement
<br /> glass, or wire,will NOT be collected and will be the O has received the 2006 Outstanding Achieve-
<br /> owner's responsibility to dispose. ment in Code Enforcement Techniques Award for its Adopt-A-Block
<br /> In the event of snow, plowing will take prece- program, from the American Association of Code Enforcement. The
<br /> dence. Program was also selected,by the National League of Cities, as a
<br /> For further information on Christmas tree Finalist for the 2006 Award for Municipal Excellence,which recog-
<br /> pickup,please call the Street Dept_ at 235-9244_ nizes outstanding programs that have significantly contributed to the
<br /> quality of life in their city.
<br /> SIUSTEDNOENTIINDEINGLESYNECESITAAYUDA Adopt-A-Block is part of South Bend's Clean City Initiative,and
<br /> PARA TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO,O SI TIENE provides residents with equipment and resources to keep their neigh-
<br /> ALGUNAPREGUNTA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL SR. borhoods clean. The program helps to improve the appearance of the
<br /> FEDERICO THON(ASISTENTEDELALCALDE)AL City, ensure the water quality of our river, and preserve green spaces.
<br /> TELEFONO(574)235-5858X 1000. For more information on starting Adopt-A-Block in your neighbor-
<br /> hood, please call the Dept. of Code Enforcement at 235-9486.
<br /> Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!
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