{"id":17091,"date":"2011-02-09T12:21:56","date_gmt":"2011-02-09T17:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=17091"},"modified":"2011-02-09T12:21:56","modified_gmt":"2011-02-09T17:21:56","slug":"public-invited-to-legacy-fort-wayne-forums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2011\/02\/09\/public-invited-to-legacy-fort-wayne-forums\/","title":{"rendered":"Public invited to Legacy Fort Wayne forums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/icons\/tLegacyFW_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Legacy Fort Wayne logo.\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Media release from the City of Fort Wayne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Public invited to Legacy Fort Wayne forums<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Meetings to Engage Community on Future of City Light Lease Funds<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>(February 8, 2011) &#8211; Mayor Tom Henry and the Legacy Fort Wayne Task Force today asked the people of Fort Wayne to &#8220;save the dates&#8221; for upcoming community meetings  that will help to determine the future of the Fort Wayne Community Trust and City Light Lease Settlement funds. Nine public sessions are scheduled at convenient sites across the city throughout the month of March.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The community engagement phase of Legacy Fort Wayne is just around the corner,&#8221;<br \/>\nsaid Mayor Henry. &#8220;I&#8217;m inviting every resident to get involved. Nine public meetings are planned. Find the one that is closest to you and mark it on your calendar today. Then come to the event and help shape the future of these legacy funds. If you&#8217;d like to share an idea right now, go to <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/main\/weblinksmenu\/68-government\/357-feedback-fw\">FeedbackFortWayne.org<\/span> and join the conversation at any time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Legacy Fort Wayne forums will be held at the following locations:<\/p>\n<p>[list type=&#8221;BW&#8221;]<br \/>\n[li]March 7th &#8211; United Hispanic Americans (2424 Fairfield Avenue) 5:30 p.m. &#8211; 7:30 p.m.[\/li]<br \/>\n[li]March 7           Neighborhood Association Presidents&#8217; Meeting (Omni Room, City-County Building\u00c2\u00a0One East Main Street)\u00c2\u00a06:30 p.m.[\/li]<br \/>\n[li]March 8           Catherine Kasper Place (2826 South Calhoun Street)\u00c2\u00a05:30 p.m. &#8211; 7:30 p.m. Large Conference Room[\/li]<br \/>\n[li]March 9           Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana (Second Floor Classroom,\u00c2\u00a07602 Patriot Crossing)\u00c2\u00a05:30 p.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m.[\/li]<br \/>\n[li]March 10         Canterbury High School (Auditorium,\u00c2\u00a03210 Smith Road)\u00c2\u00a05:30 p.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m.[\/li]<br \/>\n[li]March 14         Allen County Public Library &#8211; Downtown ( Rooms B &amp; C) 12:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:30 p.m and 5:30 &#8211; 7:00 pm[\/li]<br \/>\n[li]March 15         Snider High School (Cafeteria, 4600 Fairlawn Pass) 5:30 p.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m.[\/li]<br \/>\n[li]March 16         Northrop High School (Cafeteria, 7001 Coldwater Road) 5:30 p.m. &#8211; 7:00 p.m.[\/li]<br \/>\n[\/list]<\/p>\n<p>The public events are only one facet of the Legacy Fort Wayne community engagement process. The civic participation component will feature a broad array of outreach and communications methods, both traditional and digital. The complete campaign will be outlined in more detail in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>One online tool, <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/main\/weblinksmenu\/68-government\/357-feedback-fw\">FeedbackFortWayne.org<\/span>, is already up and running, allowing the people of Fort Wayne to submit ideas, discuss them and vote on their preferences.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Legacy Fort Wayne has given us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a lasting impact on our community,&#8221; added Mayor Henry. &#8220;Our challenge is to look to the future. These unique funds can become a mighty catalyst. If we use these unique resources wisely, we can strengthen Fort Wayne, better position us for economic growth and make our city a place of pride and opportunity for generations to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>All of the public input gathered during the community involvement process will be considered by the Task Force as the members formulate the recommendations they will make to the Mayor and share with Fort Wayne City Council.<\/p>\n<p>The full initiative, including all Task Force events, is open to the public. Task Force sessions are also broadcast live on City TV (Comcast 58 and Frontier FiOS 28). Video of the first Task Force meeting, in its entirety, is available on the Legacy Fort Wayne website at <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/main\/weblinksmenu\/68-government\/357-feedback-fw\">www.LegacyFortWayne.org<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The next Task Force meeting is slated for Thursday, February 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Downtown Allen County Public Library, Rooms A and B, 900 Library Plaza. This is a working session for the Task Force. Public comment will not be taken.<\/p>\n<p>Formed by Mayor Henry, Legacy Fort Wayne is the community initiative to guide decision making about the Fort Wayne Community Trust and City Light Lease Settlement funds.<\/p>\n<p>While Legacy Fort Wayne will unfold over the next several months, the two funds will not become available until the settlement agreement has received the approval of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='485aba60d8def0b32d9bc63cffe199b4' data-image-id=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"199\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='485aba60d8def0b32d9bc63cffe199b4' data-image-id=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71710.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"200\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71710.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71714.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"City Councilman Tim Pape makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='485aba60d8def0b32d9bc63cffe199b4' data-image-id=\"202\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71714.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71714.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\" data-description=\"City Councilman Tim Pape makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"202\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71714.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71717.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford and son Grant attended the press conference in which Mayor Henry called for a referendum vote on the gaming issue. Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='485aba60d8def0b32d9bc63cffe199b4' data-image-id=\"204\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71717.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\" data-description=\"Former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford and son Grant attended the press conference in which Mayor Henry called for a referendum vote on the gaming issue. Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"204\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85078.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming. Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background. Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='485aba60d8def0b32d9bc63cffe199b4' data-image-id=\"1693\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85078.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85078.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming. Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background. Photo taken May 1, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1693\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85078.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85080.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is on the left and City Corporate Counsel Tim Haffner is on the right.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='485aba60d8def0b32d9bc63cffe199b4' data-image-id=\"1694\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85080.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85080.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is on the left and City Corporate Counsel Tim Haffner is on the right.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1694\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85080.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85088.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background.  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