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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2008 pursuant to Indiana Code 5-3-1 and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2, the rehabilitation must meet all local code standards for habitability as a specific condition of having such property designated as a residentially distressed area. SECTION X. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Timothy A. Rouse Member of the Common Council Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Dale DeVon, Owner Devon Custom Homes, Inc., 17871 St. Rd. 23, South Bend, Indiana, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation on behalf of the owners Robert J. and Deborah S. Bernhard. Mr. DeVon stated that the owners intend to construct a 3,100 square foot, single-family, owner-occupied home. The home will have four bedrooms and four bathrooms plus a kitchen, dining room, den, great room, laundry room, fireplace and attached two-car garage. The cost of the home will be approximately $450,000. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one 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 Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes and one nay (Councilmember Henry Davis). RESOLUTION NO. 3917-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR A BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has financial assistance for brownfield revitalization, including grants for site assessments; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend previously received an assessment grant but needs additional funding in order to continue the program; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend intends to request a $200,000 Assessment Grant; and WHEREAS, the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is the appropriate applicant for the Environmental Protection Agency Assessment Grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: 32