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extensive neighborhood development effort will become a model for other communities across the country to follow. The participation by residents, businesses and institutions is unprecedented. Together we envision creating a clean, safe and attractive neighborhood which is economically and ethnically diverse, with high-quality housing and increased home ownership opportunities that will attract appropriate retail and commercial development. Finally, at the edge of this development area, the City is working an plans far a research park which will bring new technology jobs and investment. It will support start-up businesses, encouraging creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit. At our request, the University has agreed to reserve up to ten ages across from campus at the SW corner of Edison and Twyckenham for this tech park. We have until June 30, 2006 to develop a sustainable business plan. During this time we will also seek funding, work with State officials to become certified, and contact prospective tenants. Vile are getting strong positive responses to tlvs proposal. Project Future is leading the effort to bring this complex initiative to reality. Although this is not a Notre Dame initiative, they are very supportive of the concept. They are also aware of design issues for the neighborhood. Conseque~ly, our site plan will complement the urban-style, walkable neighborhood which has been envisioned for the Northeast development. We have worked on this idea for a long time. I believe we have the right model for success and that this will be a win-win-win for all involved. Getting Things Done ...Public Safety We also have the right models for success with our Police and Fire Departments. These dedicated professionals serve our community round the clock, using technology and ingenuity to keep us safe. In order to enable public safety officers to do their jobs well we need to provide the proper equipment and training. We have made great progress over the years upgrading apparatus for our firefighters. Long term planning has kept these vehicles on a regular replacement schedule, maintaining them in good or excellent condition. During 2005 the department refurbished a pumper at a cost of $56,000 which saved $224,000 compared to A-~32