03-26-12 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 2012 RESOLUTION NO. 4161-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AWARDING MRS. AARON BLIGHT, PRESIDENT OF HEARTLAND SMALL ANIMAL RESCUE (HSAR) WITH A “2012 SOUTH BEND CITIZEN AWARD” , Whereas the South Bend Common Council notes that the vibrancy of our city is reflected by the residents who selflessly contribute to the betterment of our community; and , Whereas the Common Council is proud to recognize that AARON BLIGHT, who is the President of the Heartland Small Animal Rescue (HSAR) which is an all volunteer, not-for-profit organization which rescues dogs, cats, bunnies, ferrets and small animals which are scheduled for euthanasia in local shelters; and Whereas, the Council notes that the Heartland Small Animal Rescue is instrumental in establishing and overseeing a network of volunteer foster homes for these rescued animals until they are fostered out; and Whereas, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that over the past three (3) years, the Heartland Small Animal Rescue has rescued over 340 animals from South Bend Animal Care and Control alone due to their limited space to house such animals. Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, , Indiana as follows: Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council is pleased to publicly present to AARON BLIGHT, President of the HEARTLAND SMALL ANIMAL RESCUE (HSAR) and her many caring volunteers “”. and foster families a 2012 SOUTH BEND CITIZEN AWARD Section II. The Common Council thanks Aaron Blight and HSAR for giving all of the animals which they rescue a “second chance”, with these actions positively contributing to the health and welfare of the South Bend community. Congratulations!! Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Tim Scott, First District s/Oliver J. Davis, Sixth District s/Henry Davis, Jr., Second District s/Derek D. Dieter, At-Large s/Valerie Schey, Third District s/Gavin Ferlic, At-Large s/Dr. Fred Ferlic, Fourth District s/Karen L. White, At-Large s/Dr. David Varner, Fifth District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Pete Buttigieg, Mayor Councilmember Valerie Schey, 1314 E. Wayne St. North, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution by first offering her comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and presenting it to Mrs. Aaron Blight. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. 2