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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 2009 WHEREAS, the Cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County are desirous of re-establishing the Consortium for the purposes of receiving an allocation and participating in the HOME, CDBG, ESG, and all other housing programs administered by HUD for which they may be eligible, and for the purpose of cooperating to undertake or to assist in the undertaking of housing assistance activities for HOME and other HUD programs, including using a January 1 start date for each program year; and WHEREAS, substantially similar resolutions will be approved by the St. Joseph County Council and the Mishawaka Common Council. NOW, THEREFORE, AND PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA UNDER I.C. 36-1-7, THE INDIANA INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AS FOLLOWS: Section I. THAT The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has considered and hereby approves the extension of and participation in the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium for purposes of the formulation, update, submission and implementation of applicable plans and programs and the implementation of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants Programs (ESG) and other housing assistance programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (NAHA). Section II. THAT The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into an Agreement extending the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium in form or substance the same as, or similar to, that of the Agreement attached hereto. Section III. THAT The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby confirms its commitment to the goals and the reality of fair housing within the City of South Bend. Section IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter Member of the Common Council Councilmember Rouse, 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. th Ms. Pam Meyer, Director, Community Development, 12 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Meyer advised that this bill would authorize the Mayor of South Bend to execute documents to re-establish the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium under an interlocal agreement between the Cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County. The Consortium was originally established in 1991 and since that time has brought over 13 million dollars of HOME program funding for low-income assistance into the community. She stated that the Consortium’s current agreement covering the period of 2007-09 is set to expire on December 31, 2009. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) process requires a written notification of intent to participate, and the passage of a resolution authorizing the chief elected officer of the jurisdiction to execute renewal documents. The renewal agreement will cover years 2010-2012. She stated that re-establishing the Consortium will allow continuation of this valuable resource. 25