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APPENDIX C H'Sbadoc pregervatuan commuggpon of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 RESOLUTION 1-88 TO EXPRESS THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY'S SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION ENTITLED THE "HOMETOWN INDIANA GRANT PROGRAM". WHEREAS, THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST.JOSEPH COUNTY recognizes the importance of Historic Preservation, outdoor recreation, and community forestry in the promotion of economic development, the quality of life and tourism in the City of South Bend and St. Joseph County; and WHEREAS, the health, educational and cultural benefits which accrue to our citizenry as a result of historic facilities and sites, park, recreation, open space, and community street trees and landscaping, are essential to our community's vitality and future growth; and WHEREAS, federal support programs, such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Urban Park and Recreation Recovery program, Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Grant Program, Urban Forestry Grant Program, which have encouraged local government to provide facilities and resources for these valued services, have virtually been eliminated; and WHEREAS, the loss of Sharing and Community Development Block Grant funds, has created a serious burden on local units of government to provide even the most basic services. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT: 1. The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County expresses wholehearted support for the propsed new state legislation titled the "Hometown Indiana Grant Program", which supports Indiana communities and counties through the provision of a matching fund program for the preservation of historic sites and structures; acquisiton, development, and renovation of public parks and recreational facilities; and community forestry planning, planting, and education projects. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County upon this 26th day of January, 1988. ATTAQT.