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ID CITY OF SOUTH BEND ' OFFICE OF THE CLERK the Tattoo Establishment and Artist Ordinance amended to allow fair and equitable treatment of all citizens which desire and deserve to operate a business in the City of South Bend. Committeemember Sharon L. McBride arrived at the meeting at 3:35 p.m. Ms. Adams continued, The St. Joseph County Health Department permits them, as well, but does not do criminal background checks. For these reasons, the City would like to have the Tattoo Establishment and Artist Ordinance amended to allow the fair and equitable treatment of all citizens which desire and deserve to operate a business in the City of South Bend. Committee Chair Ferlic opened the floor to Committee and Council Members. There were none. He 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 comments. Councilmember Karen White stated, I want to thank the Administration for bringing this before us. I think our Council Attorney had some input as well. This grew out of a concern we had last year when an individual came before this Council and was wanting to open up a tattoo business. When he went to get his license,he had some difficulties with a prior felony and he was unable to move forward with business. He was very encouraged about the work we are doing and the need for us to bring this before the Council. Who will reach out to those individuals? Ms. Adams replied, I will, and I already have. Committeemember Sharon L. McBride stated, I would just like to say thank you to the Administration for looking into this. I deal with this population every day and talk about having current or ex-felons having an opportunity to work, let alone to own their own business. That is key for our community so I'm excited to see this ordinance come through and opening doors to others in the future. Thank you. Due to the lack of a quorum, Bill No. 67-18 was automatically sent to the full Council with no recommendation. With no further business, Committee Chair Ferlic adjourned the Community Investment Committee at 3:37 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Gavin Ferlic, Committee Chair EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION I INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 I 1D574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 2