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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK Councilmember Williams-Preston then asked,With regards to what Dr.Mueller shared,if we vote on this tonight,the only way it can revert back is if the property owner actually comes and requests it? Ms. Smith replied, No, there are three (3) entities that can bring forth that petition. It can be the City, the Area Plan Commission or the property owner. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride stated, And we've spoken for that commitment to be in there from the Council and it has to come back in front of us for us to change it back. Councilmember Williams-Preston asked, So we don't have to depend on the property owner? Committee Chair Davis replied, No, because he would get$4,000 a month. Councilmember Scott stated, I'm supportive with that stipulation that it is reverted back. Committee Chair Davis stated, I'm cool. I'm at peace. Committeemember Voorde asked, So, DCI will probably initiate the rezoning? Dr. Mueller replied, We initiated this one(1) so we intend to do the same next time. Committeemember Voorde then stated, I see that this is part of Sibley where the roof collapsed there. Councilmember Scott stated, That is owned by a gentleman there. He has bought it and is fixing that up. They have good plans, honestly. Committeemember Voorde then stated, And the other thing is, just for historical reference, the City's Traffic and Lighting Department used to operate out of a building on Tutt Street. Councilmember Scott stated,There is a private individual that did buy Sibley off of tax-sale. Yes, there was a collapse. They are very concerned and are securing the property for any homeless or anyone else for that property. You have to remember, none of that was being paid on taxes and now we have private investment within that triangle. That is why I think there is some momentum building. So they want it reverted back, which I think we are all in favor of, and they understand the concern. Committeemember Voorde stated, When I was at the Assessor's Office, there was a$500,000 tax bill that was going to go unpaid. Councilmember McBride stated, I just want to say thank you to everybody who collaborated with this effort because this has been a long, sensitive and important project. I just thank everybody, from the Administration and Hope Ministries, thank you. Everybody got together and sat down and talked to the neighbors to come up with a great solution. It was a great undertaking but I think we are making headway to move along. 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 www.southbendin.gov 9