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REGULAR MEETING May 29, 2018 RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:03 p.m. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) 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 BILL NO. 22-18 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: FIRST NS ALLEY 14' IN WIDTH LYING W OF FELLOWS AND CARROLL STREETS, E OF MICHIGAN STREET, BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE S RIGHT- OF-WAY OF BRONSON STREET, BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE N RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD, RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 248.78' IN LENGTH. Councilmember John Voorde, Chair of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and, due to the lack of quorum, send this bill forward with no recommendation. Bernie Feeney, 715 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for this bill. Mr. Feeney stated,I am here this evening on behalf of this petition. This is a petition to vacate the first fourteen (14) foot alley that lies immediately West of Carroll Street at the South West corning of the intersection of Bronson and Carroll. It is the former office building of Curtis Products. These offices sit separate and distinct from the piece of property that was purchased in addition to the offices lying immediately West. This alley vacation will serve two (2) purposes. First and foremost, it will get rid of a dead end alley in the City of South Bend. Secondly, and most importantly, it will join the administrative offices to a vacant piece of property that will serve the offices well in function either in expandable area for the offices or as off-street parking for the offices. 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 John Voorde made a motion to send Bill No. 22-18 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 2