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0. <br /> RESOLUTION <br /> Bill No. 12- <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, <br /> REQUESTING THAT DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND BE RE-AFFIRMED AS A TOP PRIORITY <br /> FOR CREATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE REVITALIZATION; THAT ALL POSSIBLE GRANT <br /> OPPORTUNITIES BE PURSUED; AND THAT CHASE TOWER BE ADDRESSED <br /> *kflm4 on December 7, 2010, Indiana's Lieutenant Governor announced that "Downtown <br /> South Bend, Inc." had joined the Indiana Main Street Program which "encourages the revitalization <br /> and restoration of downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns" with this program being <br /> administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA); and <br /> G," Indiana's Lieutenant Governor noted that day that "viable downtowns are crucial <br /> to the economic health of our state" and that the program is aimed to "encourage a favorable <br /> environment for businesses" focusing on a "Four Point Approach" stressing "creating new <br /> streetscapes, facilitating housing initiatives, developing commercial and mix-use projects, and <br /> strategic planning for the downtown community" ; and <br /> 6, [ the Indiana Main Street Program is offering Downtown Enhancement Grants to <br /> support and promote community-based planning, marketing, and restoration efforts in Indiana Main <br /> Street communities. These efforts are aimed to "improve the quality of life for residents and provide <br /> opportunities for increasing private investment and employment". Projects which may qualify for <br /> funding include "promotional campaigns, program branding, faVade renovations or rehabilitations, <br /> and other initiatives", with such grant applications becoming available on July 9, 2012, and will be <br /> due to OCRA on August 31, 2012, and the Common Council believes that such grant opportunities <br /> should be pursued; and <br /> Ofi" in light of the May 30, 2012 announcement by representatives of the Summit Club <br /> that "South Bend's highest restaurant" located in the heart of downtown South Bend is closing its <br /> doors after more than forty (40) years of providing culinary delights from such a spectacular <br /> location; and with the continuing challenges being faced by the downtown Chase Tower which are <br /> reported to need "at least $6 million on immediate, necessary fixes on a new roof, new energy <br /> efficient windows, new elevators, an improved HVAC system and other structural repairs"; every <br /> possible opportunity should be pursued in order to assist in stepped-up, positive actions for the <br /> sustainability of our downtown. <br /> '� <br />