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REGULAR MEETING May 9, 2016 for this work includes incentives for early completion and penalties for late completion because we know time is of the essence in getting this work done. Next week, the City will be cutting the ribbon on South Bend's first dog park. This is in thanks to a partnership with Mathews LLC which is leasing the space to the Parks Department. The City is interested in adding more parks as well because in the long run that site is being eyed for development. Lastly, the Fire Department is in the International Standard Organization (ISO) rating for fire departments which measure a number of criteria for our ability to deliver emergency response and have been upgraded to a grade of two (2). This is on a one (1) through nine (9) scale, where one (1) is the best. No fire department in the State of Indiana currently has a one (1). Our department came within a few points of the one (1) grade, but that two (2) places them in the top two (2) percent nationally and is a great example of the excellence in our community. Work from the Water Works and the PSAP was important in addition to the excellence of the Fire Department in attaining that certification. The Council thanked the Mayor for his report and congratulated the Fire Department on their achievement. Council President Tim Scott asked the Mayor to send some representatives from PSAP to the Health and Public Safety Committee because there were concerns last year. The Mayor stated he would be happy to facilitate the meeting. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:16 p.m. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2 -11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 10 ENTITLED LANDLORD REGISTRATION PROGRAM Councilmember Karen White made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to amend page five (5) paragraph B, to strike the five- hundred (500) both in words and numerical and replace with three- hundred (300). Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Chairperson Gavin Ferlic asked Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand to explain rules for input for and against the bill by the public and the timing regulations. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand stated the presenters of the bill and other members of the formal presentation are not timed. Immediately thereafter, members of the public who wish to speak in favor of the bill can speak for five (5) minutes each to present their comments. Immediately after those who speak in favor, members of the public who wish to speak against 3