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o45ou jrH�8�d City of South Bend Common Council 1865 441 County-City Building s 227 W.Jefferson Blvd (574) 235-9321 South Bend,Indiana 46601-1830 Fax (574) 235-9173 Derek D. Dieter http://www.southbendin.gov President October 19, 2011 Oliver J. Davis The South Bend Common Council Vice-President 4th Floor County-City Building Timothy A. Rouse South Bend, Indiana 46601 Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Re: Substitute Bill No. 11-57 �- Derek D. Dieter Dear Council Members: First District I ask each of you to join with me in sponsoring Substitute Bill No. 11-57, which I am Second District t Henry Davis, attaching for your consideration. Thomas LaFountain This Bill has been revised to focus on developing a plan of action which would is aimed at Third District attracting and leveraging financial incentives for the potential rehabilitation of the building current known as Chase Tower, which is current in receivership. Ann l'uzzello Fourth District This Bill would incorporate the goals and objectives of Citv Plan. It would promote rehabilitation plans which incorporate sustainable renovations to this building which must David Varner Fifth District reflect comprehensive leed-certified technologies. In this way, new businesses and jobs would be attracted to locate at this downtown location. Oliver J. Davis Sixth District I believe that this must be a collaborative effort of representatives of the City Administration and the Redevelopment Commission working with Common Council Al `Buddy' Kirsits representatives. Because time is of the essence, I have also incorporated a deadline of At Large November 14`h for the proposed incentive package to be unveiled at to the Common Timothy A. Rouse Council under "Special Business". At Large I look forward to discussing this with you further and to your support. Thank you. Karen L. White At Large S' rel Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Community Relations Committee Attachment Nil CITY CLi� — ..v.. err....,,,�.w.s..•.yw„i