10-22-18 Public Works and Property Vacation

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK don't know how many applications we are getting on an annual basis. I try to look at those public works requests and it seems to be, on average, five (5) or six (6) but I don't know. I just want to make sure there is time to actually understand it all, particularly some of the timing elements of this. And, I guess also,understanding the effective date. When are we looking to put this in place? And then how much interface has occurred? I understand we are putting it on hold today because we have some desire to actually check with some of the current and frequent applicants but, I guess, I would like to be in a position, as Council, to actually know in more detail some of that data that informed this policy with regard to those frequent applicants. Ms. DeRose stated, This has been in the works for probably six (6) years. I understand your concerns and we will get you that information. Committee Chair Voorde stated, If we don't have enough time to thoroughly vet this on the 12th, we can always continue it to the next meeting. Ms. DeRose stated, We would like the effective date to be January 1st, 2019 and arc looking to implement it in the season of 2019 which begins heavily in the spring. Councilmember Ferlic's motion carried by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. Bill No. 54-18-Alley Vacation: Alley from West or South Right of Way of Madison Street to Northwest/Southeast Alley between Taylor St and North William Street Joseph Weatherly,420 West Madison Street, stated, I would like to vacate the alley that neighbors both of my properties. I own all abutting properties to the alley. I would like to gain possession of the alley to possibly use it as a drive way,build a garage on there one(1) day or,in general, create a bigger yard. The house we have now is on a half lot, so, our backyard is about the size of this room. Committee Chair Voorde opened the floor to questions or comments from Committee and Council Members Councilmember Tim Scott stated, I met with the gentleman. This is in the first (1St) District. How long have you lived here? Mr. Weatherly replied, For a year and a half. Councilmember Scott followed up, So we have a new resident and neighbor and it is a good thing they are trying to improve that area. I'm voting for you. Committee Chair Voorde then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the legislation. There were none. He then turned the floor back to the Committee for further comment or main motion. Committeemember Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No. 54-18 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember Broden seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend.Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 vw,Nv.southbendin.gov 3