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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION PLANWeed & Seed ProgramSouth Bend, IndianaPage 54Deal with Problem Properties1. Problem House ConversionSeize and convert problem property to Partnership Center. Afterrehab of house and a defined period of time, sell house and move to next problem area of neighborhood.Increase Community Involvement1. Strengthen Neighborhood OrganizationsExpand and strengthen neighborhood organizations and block club system throughout neighborhoods. Name watch captains to unassigned blocks who are trained to monitor buildings and streets, and to report adverse physical conditions or illegal activity. Consider formal training program for block clubs.2. Block Club Heraldry ProgramCompetitive banner program that provides visible signs of block club organization. A series of banner treatments are awarded based upon neighborhood’s level of organization and achievement.Estimated CostEstimated CostResponsibilityResponsibility$200,000 Total$33,600 Total….… $200,000 NRC/City…….… $3,600City/Weed & Seed Alliance/ Block Clubs…..….… $30,000 (120 banners x $250 over 10 years)NRC/City/ Block ClubsNEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONNEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONNEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION