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,One north Locust Street, P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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RESOLUTION 2004- 4ti
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE
IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE
SATELLITE CAMPUS IN GREENCASTLE
WHEREAS,Ivy Tech State College has an existing satellite campus of the Wabash Valley
Region located in leased facilities in Greencastle; and,
WHEREAS,officials of Ivy Tech State College have worked diligently to expand programs,
partnerships, and student enrollments; and,
WHEREAS, Ivy Tech State College, in partnership with area high schools and Area 30
Career Center,offers a variety of dual credit opportunities for county students at substantial savings
in tuition and fees; and,
,..� WHEREAS, growing the academic programs,continuing education programs,and corporate
training programs of the College will be of benefit to all Greencastle and Putnam County citizens
and businesses; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Greencastle is centrally located between the regional campuses of
Ivy Tech State College in Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Lafayette; and,
WHEREAS,Ivy Tech State College is seeking$250,000 in planning funds from the Indiana
Legislature; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GREENCASTLE, INDIANA THAT:
1. The City of Greencastle is committed to provide a 25 to 40 acre site for the facility at no
charge to Ivy Tech State College or the State of Indiana.
2. The City of Greencastle will insure that water and sanitary sewer service are available at the
site to support the project.
3. The Council supports the efforts of the various public and private entities working to secure
a new Ivy Tech State College facility to benefit Greencastle,Putnam County and surrounding
areas.
4. The Council supports the efforts of Ivy Tech State College to seek$250,000 from the Indiana
Legislature to begin planning efforts for the new satellite campus that will be located in
Greencastle.
5. The Council finds that development of a satellite campus in the County will have significant
opportunities to expand partnerships with local high schools, Area 30 Career Center, and
DePauw University.
6. The Council finds that promoting access to higher education and lifelong learning through
the development of an expanded Ivy Tech facility is an important community development
initiative.
7. The Council finds that an expanded Ivy Tech facility will have significant economic
development benefits in expanding lifelong learning opportunities and job training
opportunities for citizens of all ages.
8. This resolution shall be effective as of its date of adoption.
PASSED AND RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle at a special
meeting this 27th day of December, 2004.
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE, INDIANA
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Rus W. Evans M k N. Hammer
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A. Late Thomas W. Roach
Robert P. Sedlack
Approved and signed by me this 27th day of December, 2004 at 3;1;7p.m. o'clock.
Nancy A. 'chael, Mayor
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Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk-Treasurer