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REGULAR MEETING October 23, 2017 noted in our previous presentations that there have been potential entrants to South Bend that chose other cities to locate in that had looked for a location here. We don't have any existing commercial real estate inventory that fits this profile, which is the profile that just about any new manufacturer,wholesaler,warehouser is looking for in terms of ceiling height, docks, and other amenities. So, that is the reason that Community Investment is interested in moving this project along. Jeff Smoke, Great Lakes Capital, 112 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner of this bill. Mr. Smoke stated, We're just looking to capitalize on the success that the first building we did two (2) years ago had. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill,proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. None from the public wished to speak in favor of or opposition to this bill. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated that since there has been so much concern regarding the one-hundred percent (100%)tax abatement, she would be voting against the bill. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated that he appreciates DCI's creativity regarding this project. Councilmember Ferlic stated that normally TIF dollars are used for projects of this sort, costing the City money,but that none are being used for this project. Councilmember Ferlic stated, Thanks for the great work, Community Investment. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Substitute Bill No. 17-69. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay (Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston). 17-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP (OLD NATIONAL ANNEXATION AREA) Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to continue Bill No. 17-71 to October 13th, 2017. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 17-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND RELATED MATTERS Councilmember Karen White, Chair of the Personnel and Finance Committee,reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Aaron Perri, Executive Director of South Bend Venues, Parks and Arts, with offices at 321 East Walter Street, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Mr. Perri presented to the Council and public a video encouraging the expansion of green spaces in the City of South Bend. Mr. Perri stated, The suite of projects that we'll be discussing tonight is every bit as transformative as the Smart Streets project that just won statewide recognition, and I can't help but believe that we'll be back here, in just a couple of years' time, accepting an award for our work here. Such a plan hasn't been dreamed of in South Bend since nearly a hundred (100)years ago—almost to the date—when George Tessler presented the Parks and Boulevards plan. We dusted off that plan, as well as dozens of other neighborhood plans: the City Plan 2025,the 2014 17