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(6/10/2011) Cheryl Phipps'- 6 -8 -11 letter to redevelopment commission.pdf Page 2 way that is more constructive for the children's development and supportive of our staff. Incorporated into the new building's design is a spay /neuter clinic. We have already received commitments from local veterinarians who will be donating their time to perform free spay /neuter surgeries for our animals. This would remove the expense from potential adopters. We also hope to utilize the surgical suite to continue the already very popular Neuter Scooter service for the community. An attractive, more welcoming facility will provide us with ample opportunities to host community classes in the building. These classes can range from basic obedience classes to more advanced workshops lead by local animal health and welfare leaders such as Dr. Jocelyn Rudman, DVM. d As South Bend taxpayers, we appreciate the oversight as to requests made for TIF funding. We all need to resources. Here are the reasons why we are opposed16, Bend Common Council to outsource our City's animal catA third party agency:� • The outsourcing public services to�priv # transparency and accountabili ty .f a taxper: • The issues that lead to the deve�ment of an me likely develop again if the City w6ft, to re to oti • If the aforementioned wer6 once safety model to have th Bend Poi nd Fire and control calls. • Over the anticipated 4�V ear life4 f thoq the home of., ima 4,00 4 ammo estimate at>of $1. jllion; the a ate served is on v about` iD. Ao Finally, we asfit rspecfiulya� con For every addit, n* month -that tf fs Q will be'euthanized. sank yott fpr your ti Cordially, -See attached your committee applies stewards of the City s pn made by the South r4.rvices to a private, cies resdits in a loss of trol agency would it is an ineffective public to respond to animal care RS3'riew facility, SBACC will be r year. With construction costs up front capital cost per animal or'our sense of urgency regarding this request. :t gets delayed, another estimated 223* animals erstanding in this matter. cc: South Bend Rment Commission Mayor Steve Luecke MaryAnn Myers, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor Catherine Toppel, Code Enforcement Director Jeff Gibney, Community and Economic Development Director Gary Gilot, Public Works Director Gary Libby, Administrative Services Director South Bend Common Council "Based on South Bend Animal Care and Control's PetPoint Database