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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 2008 There being no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven (7) ayes and one (1) nay (Councilmember Henry Davis.) REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES PRESENTATION FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION ON AN INTERIM ARCHITECTURAL REPORT ON THE CITY SURVEY Ms. Catherine Hostetler, Director, Historic Preservation Commission, 125 South Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation on the interim architectural report on the City of South Bend. Ms. Hostetler advised that using monies from the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, awarded a grant from the survey of South Bend, and St. Joseph County (HPC). HPC gratefully acknowledges its local sponsors for their support. She stated that initial work on the survey began in 2005. As a result of the survey, which covered 39 square miles, the surveyors entered a total of 6597 sites and structures into the final inventory. The original inventory forms are on file at the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA), 402 W. Washington Street, Room W274, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. Ms. Hostetler noted that this report reflects information available at a specific point in time. DHPA calls these reports “interim” because it expects that further research will result in additions and corrections to the inventory. She noted that any corrections or additional information should be forwarded to the DHPA. The evaluation and ratings expressed in this interim report represent the opinions of the surveyors and consultants involved in this survey project. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana State Review Board and the U.S. Department of the Interior make final decisions on the eligibility of properties for the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures and the National Register of Historic Places. Ms. Hostetler passed out copies of the City of South Bend Historic Sites and Structures Inventory to all the Councilmember’s and filed one with the City Clerk. She noted that a copy is available at the St. Joseph County Public Library. She noted that additional copies of this report may be purchased for $25.00 from the Historic Preservation Commission. She further noted that the proceeds are reserved for the 2020 Survey and publication. Mr. Todd Zeiger, Northern Regional Office Director, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Administration, 402 W. Washington, South Bend, Indiana, stated that they were partners in this project along with the Historic Preservation Commission. He noted that this book is used as a tool for tourism and planning purpose. Mr. Zeiger noted that it was time to update the St. Joseph County interim architectural report and commending the Historic Preservation Commission and staff for a job well done. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember Dieter explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember Dieter stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. 10