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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK Councilmember Scott stated, I along with Councilmember McBride met with people from what I will call that triangle area. There are good things happening in that area. It has been an area that has been a little neglected and I didn't want to make this comment yet but for some of the business owners, they don't feel it is ideal but they understand the necessity. Their concern is increased public safety issues with the higher concentration of homeless individuals down there. I'm not saying that all homeless are bad or anything, but they are concerned. There is an incubator developing within the old Ziker Cleaner Building and this is something we do need to look at as we move forward with DCI on helping that small area. I had to look up Tutt Street just to understand the area. Mossberg's employee lot is accessed off Tutt Street. It is something that there are people with private investment. It is in Councilmember Williams-Preston's District and they really want to see it thrive down the road. They understand the need here. He went on, One(1)thing that I've said and I'll say it to this Council. As this goes along, it would be great to have a permanent structure for this somewhere and we know what a challenge that is. We've listened to residents on that but if we cannot find a permanent solution to this that makes everybody happy, I said we need to look at moving this in different areas each year. If we are going to do it, and continue doing that, I think we need to look at that. There are people concerned about what that becoming a permanent solution will do to their private investment. So my thought is if we are going to continue doing this, I think it needs to be moved around and shared within the City. It is an entire City problem and we need to look at that. I do want to voice the concerns of those businesses down there. We encouraged them to share letters. They will deal with it but they want to know what kind of police presence will be there and what other services will be there for trash and anything else. We met last week, and literally that Sunday night before we met a gentleman was arrested for selling synthetic marijuana to the homeless. That is the kind of the concern that is there. I am supportive but I don't think this is the permanent solution for this. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, I want to thank Councilmember McBride. She contacted me about the meeting and I couldn't make it but I appreciate you guys handling that. I did have conversations and you did answer my question. I was wondering who the remonstrators were because,just for clarity,the neighborhood association in that area was for this. They thought it was a good idea but of course that area is not primarily residential as it is businesses, right? So thank you for that. Committee Chair Davis stated, There were two (2) different people at Area Plan. Ms. Meyer replied, There were two (2) different people and David and I met with them this morning. They were Acoustical Audio Business and Omani Auto Sales which is on the corner of South Michigan Street and Sample Street. They have the same kind of take in terms of they understand the need but they are concerned. We discussed with them having direct contact with the Police via Chief Lancaster and Office Lane. I put them in contact with them today via email. I think they have invited the officers to come talk to them. We are also communicating with the Police Department about doing some other safety patrols and other kinds of things that could occur in that general area to make people feel more comfortable. Committee Chair Davis stated, Thank you for following up on that, I really appreciate it. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221',f574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 8