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®CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK Committee Chair Williams-Preston then opened the floor to questions from Committee and Council Members. Committeemember Karen White made a motion to accept the second (2nd) substitute version of Bill No. 18-39. Committeemember Jake Teshka seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of three (3) ayes. Councilmember Tim Scott asked, Bob, have you seen the changes here? Council Attorney Bob Palmer replied,No, I have not. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, In terms of recommending the changes, I thought it was important to honor the fact that we do have a native son from Indiana as our Vice President. I thought that was a better way for this to be heard instead of it being an academic activity we do. There may be things he looks back on because he comes back to the State practically all the time anyway, so,based on the Indiana staff. So from that standpoint, it would be nice for him to at least kind of consider looking at something from the South Bend kind of thing. And this may be something that,of this magnitude,his office gets. These letters,after approved,will be sent to their offices, their congressional delegations, and everything else from that standpoint. I'm pleased to be one (1) of the cosponsors for this. Committeemember White stated, I personally like the changes. I think acknowledging Honeywell's deep roots in our community comes with some expectations as well. I like recognizing that. They must continue supporting our valuable citizens. Committeemember Teshka stated, So I think, through my own contemplation and conversations I've had, my heart is with this resolution but I have some deep philosophical concerns with it. I think first (1St) and foremost, as we look at the portion of the resolution that actually calls for action, we are asking President Trump to exercise his power and influence to direct Federal Contractor Honeywell to do something.What that sounds like,to me,is a mandate from the Federal Government for a corporation to do the right thing. While I too want Honeywell to do the right thing by its employees and retirees, personally, that seems like an overstep from the Federal Government. Councilmember Davis interjected, How would you word it? Councilmember Gavin Ferlic asked, So does the word direct do too much? Committeemember Teshka replied, Yes. Councilmember Davis interrupted, I'm cool with it. I mean, could you massage that for us? Committeemember Teshka replied, Yeah, so, one (1) of the things, and Regina and I had this conversation earlier, but as this is written I wouldn't be able to support it for a couple of reasons. It is calling for our President to direct. By all means, the Federal Government can influence, by way of its checkbook,behavior, and I would encourage that for any upcoming contract renewal or proposed contract with Honeywell. The Federal Government should look at the corporation's EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227W.Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.9221 if 574.235.9173 TTD574.235.5567 iwww.southbendin.gov 2