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have the same exact information. Going forward, Community Investment is going to send out two (2) separate notices to two (2) individuals about the company's filings to let them know when those filings are statutorily due. There was some miscommunication in the past but we are on the right track. Mr. Buckenmeyer stated, The impact of tabling this would be seen on the cash-flows and the tax bills of these growing companies. Mr. Mueller stated, We want these individuals growing their businesses and we don't want them worrying about technicalities. Committeemember Oliver Davis stated, I think there are two (2) issues here. Each company has presented a reason for their mistake and I feel comfortable moving forward today. However, I would like on our next agenda a summary and a detailed process. We need more outreach from the developers to the neighbors. Councilmember Tim Scott stated, Let's not interrupt someone paying their bills. They came before us with their corrections and let's move on. Councilmember Voorde asked, How long would it take to put your process on paper? Mr. Mueller stated, By the next Council meeting, we should have that ready. Committee Vice Chair Williams-Preston opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the legislation. There were none. She then turned the floor back to the Committee for further comment or main motion. Committeemember Kelly made a motion to send Bill No. 17-44, 17-45, 17-46, and 17-47 to the full Council with favorable recommendations. This motion was seconded by Committeemember Davis which carried by a voice vote of three (3) ayes and one (1)nay (Committeemember Tipps). Bill No. 48-17- Tax Abatement Amendment Regina Williams-Preston, 838 N. Elmer Street, stated, This proposed change to the Ordinance asks to add a requirement for applicants to pay all company employees a minimum wage at least as high as the minimum wage offered by the City of South Bend. As Councilmembers, it is our duty to make sure people have the benefit of a good wage. Typically we see an average wage on the information of the tax abatement application. This makes it explicit. The Department of Community Investment has put things into place to review abatements to make sure employers will comply with this. We know most businesses that come before us for tax abatements already do pay their employees at least at the City minimum wage, but this lays the groundwork for the future. This will only take effect moving forward and we will not retroactively require businesses that have already been granted an abatement to do this. This also looks at employers funded by TIF dollars. 4