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REGULAR MEETING JULY 24, 1972
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 315 -72 (CONTINUED)
<br />WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition
<br />of structures, land use, environmental influences, and the social, cultural, and economic con-
<br />ditions of the Project area and has determined that the area is a blighted area and that it is
<br />detrimental and a menace to the safety, health, and welfare of the inhabitants and users
<br />thereof, and of the Locality at large, because of the presence of blighted structures and the
<br />lack of adequate community improvements, and the members of this Governing Body have been fully
<br />appraised by the Local Public Agency and are aware of these facts and conditions; and
<br />WHEREAS, there has been prepared and referred to the Common Council of the Locality (herein
<br />referred to as the "Governing Body ") for review and approval of an Urban Renewal Plan for the
<br />Project area, dated
<br />Plan for the Merry Avenue Project, contained in and supported by a document entitled "Part I of
<br />the Application for Loan and Grant" containing material, data, and recommendations, which
<br />material, data and recommendations are not a part of the Urban Renewal Plan.
<br />WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan has been approved by the Governing Body of the Local Public
<br />Agency, as evidenced by the copy of said Body's duly certified resolution approving the Urban
<br />Renewal Plan, which is attached thereto; and
<br />WHEREAS, a general plan has been prepared and is recognized and used as a guide for the general
<br />development of the Locality as a whole; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, which is the duly - designated and acting
<br />official planning body for the Locality, has submitted to the Governing Body its report and
<br />recommendations respecting said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project Area and has certified that
<br />said Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the said general plan for the Locality as a whole, and the
<br />Governing Body has duly considered said report, recommendations, and certification of the plan-
<br />ning body; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area prescribes certain land uses for the Project
<br />area and will require, among other things, changes in zoning, the vacating and removal of streets
<br />alleys, and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and reloca-
<br />tion of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public action; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has prepared and submitted a program for the relocation of
<br />individuals and families that may be displaced as a result of carrying out the Project in accor-
<br />dance with the Urban Renewal Plan; and
<br />WHEREAS, there have also been presented to the Governing Body information and data respecting
<br />the relocation program which have been prepared by the Local Public Agency as a result of
<br />studies, surveys, and inspections in the Project area and the assembling and analysis of the
<br />data and information obtained from such studies, surveys, and inspections; and
<br />WHEREAS, the members of this Governing Body have general knowledge of the conditions prevailing
<br />in the Project area and of the availability of proper housing in the Locality for the relocation
<br />of individuals and families that may be displaced from the Project area and, in the light of
<br />such knowledge of local housing conditions, have carefully considered and reviewed such proposals
<br />for relocation; and
<br />WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Governing Body take appropriate official action respecting the
<br />relocation program and said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project, in conformity with the rules and
<br />regulations governing the Local Public Agency and the United States of America acting by and
<br />through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Administrator; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Governing Body is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking
<br />and carrying out of urban renewal projects with Federal financial assistance under Title I, in-
<br />cluding those prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex or national origin.
<br />Attention is called to the fact that Executive Order No. 11246 prohibits discrimination because
<br />of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The work is also covered by Section 404 of
<br />the 1969 Housing and Development Act and CDA #11 letter which covers the Model City Area.
<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 Project is a blighted area and qualifies
<br />as an eligible Project area under the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as
<br />amended.
<br />2. That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project aforementioned, having been duly reviewed and
<br />considered, is hereby approved, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to file said
<br />copy of said Urban Renewal Plan with the minutes of this meeting.
<br />3. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan cannot
<br />be achieved through more exten sive rehabilitation of the Project area.
<br />4. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area
<br />conforms to the general plan of the Locality.
<br />5. That it is hereby found and determined that the above- mentioned Urban Renewal Plan for the
<br />Urban Renewal Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the
<br />locality as a whole, for the urban renewal of such areas by private enterprise.
<br />6. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal
<br />Area gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recreational areas and
<br />facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration
<br />for the health, safety and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the site
<br />covered by the Plan.
<br />7. That it is hereby found and determined that the program for the proper relocation of
<br />individuals and families displaced in carrying out the Project in decent, safe and sanitary
<br />dwellings in conformity with acceptable standards is feasible and can be reasonably and
<br />timely effected to permit the proper prosecution and completion of the Project; and such
<br />dwellings or dwelling units available or to be made available to such displaced individuals
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