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City of South Bend <br /> a Common Council <br /> 1865 441 County-City Building . 227 W.Jefferson Blvd (574) 235-9321 <br /> South Bend,Indiana 46601-1830 Fax (574) 235-9173 <br /> TDD (574) 235-5567 <br /> Derek D. Dieter http://www.southbendin.gov <br /> President July 6, 2011 w <br /> Oliver J. Davis Members of the Common Council <br /> Vice-President 4t'Floor County-City Building <br /> Ann Puzzello South Bend, Indiana 46601 ° _ <br /> Chairperson, Committee t 1 1 <br /> of the Whole Dear Council Members: <br /> Derek D. Dieter On May 25"' seven (7) members of the South Bend Common Council sent a <br /> First District letter to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission regarding a request on <br /> their agenda for an additional $300,000 of TIF dollars for the construction of <br /> Henry Davis, Jr. <br /> Second District the proposed Animal Shelter at 521 Eclipse Place. That letter was also sent to <br /> Mayor Luecke, Gary Gilot, Jeff Gibney and Catherine Toppel, so that all key <br /> Thomas LaFountain city departments would be involved in further discussions. The Redevelopment <br /> Third District Commission tabled that appropriation request. <br /> Ann Puzzello Much work and planning has gone into this proposed project. It is my <br /> .Fourth District understanding that on June 30"', the Board of Public Works again opened bids <br /> David Varner <br /> on the proposed construction of the Animal Shelter, with those bids coming in Fifth District well above the projected estimates. <br /> Oliver J. Davis We will soon be reviewing comprehensive documents related to the 2011 city <br /> Sixth District budget. I believe that the same due diligence which we use for budgetary <br /> reviews is appropriate for proposed capital projects. <br /> AI "Buddy" Kirsits <br /> At Lat'ge In the interest of finding an amicable and lasting solution for a comprehensive <br /> and fiscally responsible animal care, control and shelter program, I am <br /> Timothy A. Rouse introducing this resolution. This would help provide a mechanism and <br /> At Large opportunity for further discussion on this important community project. <br /> Karen L. White <br /> At Large Most sincerely, <br /> David A. Varner <br /> District Council Member Fifth Dis ncil Mem Filed in Cle�'� <br /> 9 <br /> Attachment <br /> JUL . .. ., <br /> JOHN VOMIE <br /> Cmr CLERK,S®UTP BEND, 1P.' ' <br />