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type of documents to get a better understanding of what rights are articulated in each of them. I <br /> will put that list together and get that list to the sponsoring Councilmembers of this legislation. It <br /> is not my position to advocate for one (1) decision or another, for that is up to the Council. My <br /> goal is to give the Council all the various alternatives that are out there, and have the Council put <br /> together, what they feel is best for South Bend.Naming it the `Homelessness Bill of Rights' is <br /> not completely accurate as it is a short-hand name for it. We are thinking more along the lines of <br /> responsibilities. It is not an easy task but almost every Councilmember has made this a priority at <br /> one (1)point or another. Collectively, I believe this Council can move the ball forward. We are <br /> subject to the State statutes but currently there are none that prohibit what this Council is <br /> envisioning to do. <br /> Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated, I appreciate these efforts and I continue to encourage the <br /> Homelessness Task Force to be engaged in this process. <br /> Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated, Every one of us who understands what our rights are <br /> also understand that along with those rights come responsibilities. I think it's only fair that we <br /> make statements of our shared expectations and responsibilities. I expect the people who are <br /> homeless will treat the police with respect. And I suspect, in most cases,they will be treated with <br /> respect themselves. I suspect in cases of weather that there will be cooperation. As services are <br /> provided, they have a responsibility to partake in those services. We can't solve a problem if you <br /> don't have both sides working on it. That very clearly states that we are happy to offer services. <br /> It may be a long time since some of these folks have been told they have responsibilities. <br /> Committee Chair Broden asked, Are we looking to schedule another Committee Meeting to <br /> address this?Possibly December 18ffi, 2017? <br /> Committeemember Davis replied, I would like that. We want to put this together so we can look <br /> at something and start moving forward. He then requested to put all the documents related to this <br /> issue, online. <br /> Committee Chair Broden stated, We need to include all people and groups that have been <br /> working on this issue over the years. <br /> Henry Davis Jr., 5117 Idlewood Drive, stated, I want to thank the Council for taking on this task. <br /> I think this is an opportunity to enhance some of the things happening from the Mayor's Office. <br /> It's great that the Mayor's Office views this as a priority but there are things on your end that <br /> need to happen. These homeless folks are American citizens. We need to help and support them. <br /> I don't think this should be a fight because this is something that could be awesome. Please, with <br /> an open mind,think and consider what could be so great about this. <br /> John Shafer, 2206 Miami Street, stated, I really want to thank South Bend for everything that has <br /> gone into the momentum of helping homelessness in this community. It is wonderful. There is no <br /> city in all of Michiana that has made any strides compared to South Bend. With this Bill of <br /> Rights, this gives South Bend an opportunity to be one of the premier cities across the nation that <br /> adopts this Bill of Rights. It will bring focus to South Bend in a greater way. It shows that the <br /> homeless here are citizens too. As I've read through the Bill of Rights information, everything <br /> 2 <br />