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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 2010 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />any depending on the policy. Councilmember White questioned how the City can give <br />the quality of life that is expected by its residents and then struggle with passing on this <br />burden to them. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rouse stated that the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) is a perception <br />to circumvent property taxes and is unfortunate that is has to be done but is a procedure <br />that has been in place for over a decade. He stated that this is a difficult issue and <br />believes that they need a pro-active approach to resolve this issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kirsits stated that the sewage rate already out costs the water rate. He <br />stated that he understands the engineering aspect and that this issue needs to be addressed <br />for future generations, however, he suggests a slower approach. He stated that he will be <br />explaining this decision to his wife and mother who will be questioning another increase <br />on their bill. <br /> <br />There being no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor or in <br />opposition to this bill, Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion for favorable <br />recommendation to full Council concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember <br />Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. <br /> <br /> <br />RISE AND REPORT <br />Councilmember White made a motion to rise and report to the full Council. <br />Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) <br />ayes. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ATTEST: ATTEST: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />_________________________ _________________________ <br />John Voorde, City Clerk Ann Puzzello, Chairperson <br /> Committee of the Whole <br /> <br /> <br />REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED <br />Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the <br />Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County-City Building at 7:20 p.m. Vice- <br />President Oliver Davis presided with eight (8) members present. <br /> <br /> <br />BILLS – THIRD READING <br /> <br /> <br />ORDINANCE NO. 10016-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON <br /> COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH <br /> BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING <br /> $2,000,000.00 FROM STATE GRANT <br /> FUND (#210) FOR THE OPERATING <br /> ENDOWMENT FOR RAY AND JOAN <br /> KROC CENTER <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 15 <br /> <br />