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®CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> why we came to a responsible budget. There were discussions in July about more funding than the <br /> $50,000 we have. What we want to see is some path to attracting outside funds to come online <br /> with that. We told them that we would be more than open to increasing their budget and I know <br /> we have talked to Council about this. But we need to start seeing progress in attracting outside <br /> funds. I am disappointed that this is what it has come to. <br /> Jessie Davis, PO Box 205 South Bend, IN stated, So basically you are wanting to hire someone <br /> with a salary of about $70,000 a year, but you normally fund the NRC program which is a <br /> neighborhood program for about $50,000. What if you invest the money you plan to hire into the <br /> NRC, so they can do more. Maybe it could be money contained on their end. It just doesn't seem <br /> wise to hire a new position. Like she said, why reinvent the wheel again. <br /> Mr. Mueller stated, This is a great idea and we are looking into this with Council. <br /> Committee Chair White stated, Anyone else? We ask that you come and state your name and <br /> address please. <br /> Rene Alton, 121 E. Tutt Street, South Bend, IN stated, Has the NRC been given the same <br /> opportunity to present a sustainability plan? <br /> Mr. Mueller replied, We asked for one (1) at the end of last year. We have a different suggestion <br /> regarding their funds and they chose not to follow it. <br /> Committee Chair White stated, If there are not any additional questions, I am going to ask <br /> Councilmembers to plan as tomorrow we have a wrap up meeting looking at the PARC and TIF. <br /> Please put your questions in writing and prepare to ask those questions at the next Council meeting. <br /> Councilmember Oliver Davis interjected, I can't particularly do that because we haven't heard his <br /> rational as to why he did that. <br /> Committee Chair White replied, James Mueller will be coming back with his staff to answer <br /> questions. I am just saying to write out any questions that you have <br /> Councilmember Davis replied, We need to have a meeting because this is an important <br /> conversation to have. <br /> Mr. Muller interjected, We are open to more funding for the NRC. We have stated this on <br /> numerous occasions about the funding for them. I just want to make that clear. <br /> Committee Chair White replied, I wanted to make sure the Councilmembers are clear on what's <br /> going to happen next. There will be a public meeting. Council will be able to ask all the questions <br /> as it pertains to the Community Investment presentation.At that time,it will be at our next Council <br /> meeting. We only have a few bills on that day and I just want to make sure we have everyone on <br /> board. If you look at the agenda for Monday it is packed. <br /> Councilmember Jo Broden asked, So will these be in the context of our committee meeting, or at <br /> the 7 PM meeting? <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1227 W.Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.55671 www.southbendin.gov <br /> 8 <br />