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<br />REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1983
<br />WHEREAS, the Common Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed
<br />under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, providing that no person
<br />shall, on the grounds of race, age, sex color, religion, or national origin, be excluded
<br />from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination
<br />in the undertaking and carrying out of any federally - assisted projects.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
<br />1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Area is a blighted area and
<br />qualifies as an eligible project area under the Act.
<br />2. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Development
<br />Plan, as amended, cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of
<br />the Area.
<br />3. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended,
<br />for the Area conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South
<br />Bend.
<br />4. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended,
<br />for the Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of
<br />the City of South Bend as a whole, for the redevelopment of the Area by private
<br />enterprise in concert with the Department.
<br />5. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended,
<br />for the Area gives due consideration to the provisions of adequate park and
<br />recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement,
<br />with-special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing
<br />in the general vicinity of the Area.
<br />6. That the Declaratory Resolution of the Commission and the Development Plan, as
<br />amended, are hereby in all respects approved.
<br />7. That, in order to implement and facilitate the Development Plan hereby approved,
<br />it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by the
<br />City of South Bend with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning,
<br />vacation and removal of streets, alleys and other public ways, the establishment
<br />of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and
<br />other public facilities, and other public actions, and accordingly, the Common
<br />Council hreby (2) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Development
<br />Plan; (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards and agencies of
<br />the City of South Bend having administrative responsibilities to likewise cooperate
<br />to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner
<br />consistent with the Development Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take
<br />appropirate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Development
<br />Plan, as amended.
<br />8. That the United States of America be, and hereby is assured of full compliance
<br />by the City of South Bend with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights
<br />Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and
<br />Urban Developmnent effectuating that Title.
<br />9. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
<br />Member of the Common Council-
<br />A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of
<br />Redevelopment, indicated this further amends the East Bank Develpment Area. He indiated
<br />that they have revised the Design Review Committtee, and it will consist of a five
<br />member core group with two additional members from the development area. Council
<br />Member Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt the resolutin, seconded byCouncil
<br />Member Zielinski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 1079 -83
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br />BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE INDIANA
<br />ENERGEY DEVELPOMENT BOARD A PROPOSAL APPLICATION FOR A FORGIV
<br />LOAN FOR THE SOUTH BEND DAM WATER PROJECT.
<br />WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and
<br />Common Council, has agressively and successfully sought out federal and state assistance
<br />to support local efforts and to supplement local resources; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Mayor is the Chief executive officer of the City, and is the applicant
<br />for a forgiveable $50,000.00 loan from the Indiana Energy Develpment Board for the
<br />south Bend Dam Water Project.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South
<br />Bend, Indiana:
<br />SECTION I. Hereby establish the authority of the Mayor of the City of South
<br />Bend to submit a proposal application for a forgiveable loan in the amount of Fifty
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