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full time fire department housed in 12 fire stations strategically located throughout the city. The Annexation Area will be serviced primarily by Station #10, located at 5301 York Road, approximately 2.4 miles away. Additional Fire Department units would respond from Fire Station #8 located at 2401 Twyckenham Drive which is approximately 3.7 miles away. The South Bend Fire Department does not foresee any unusual fire protection problems related to this annexation. Response times will be comparable to other areas of the City. No additional equipment will need to be purchased or personnel hired to service the Annexation Area. Adequate water supply will be necessary as development takes place. The Fire Department will continue to review and monitor response times in this area and make necessary recommendations to improve response times that are comparable to other areas of the City. The City, under contract with St. Joseph County, provides emergency medical response to the unincorporated areas of St. Joseph County. Of the seven ambulances currently in service, 3 are dedicated for response to the unincorporated areas. These are Medic Units #10, 11, and 12. The Annexation Area is currently being serviced by Medic #10, located at Fire Station #10 at 5303 York Road. Upon incorporation, the Annexation Area will be serviced by Medic #1, also located at Fire Station #10. Emergency medical response will continue to be provided by the City of South Bend. Response times will be comparable to other areas of the City. No additional equipment will need to be purchased or personnel hired to service the Annexation Area. Wastewater Treatment services are supported by user fees, and are paid through the Water Works billing system. A licensed private waste hauler will be required to serve this development. Mr. Mariam stated that as with any new development, the proposed use and development of this site becomes important relative to its relationship with the existing, surrounding uses. City Plan, South Bend's comprehensive plan, notes that land use relationships, pedestrian movement/safety and vehicular site access are important elements to be addressed in developments of all kinds. City Plan also expresses a need to consider how buildings relate to the street. Building design that is sensitive to massing, shape, scale and finishes will ensure that private development will enhance and reinforce the City's commitment to development and design of the highest quality. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Dennis Andres, Executive Director, Morris Performing Arts Center, reported that the Morris Performing Arts Center is located in the heart of downtown South Bend and is the home of the Broadway Theatre League, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and the Southhold Dance Theatre. In May, 1998 a complete restoration and renovation process began with the new Morris Performing Arts Center re-opening in 2000 with brand-new, state-of--the-art stage house and interiors which were restored to their 1922 splendor, and today is proudly known as having "The Hottest Ticket in Town!" The Morris Performing Arts Center is proud to be recognized by the concert industry magazine Pollstar as one of the world's top 100 theaters, ranked by the number of tickets sold for traveling shows. The Morris Performing Arts Center jumped to #38 for 2006, up from their 2005 ranking of #46. South Bend's favorite performance venue shines in stellar company, alongside Radio City Music Hall and the Coliseum at Caesars Palace, and topping the Rosemont Theatre and Fox Theatre in Detroit. Mr. Andres stated that "The Morris Performing Arts Center is a cornerstone of downtown South Bend." RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:20 p.m. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember White, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember White explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-ll of the South Bend Municipal Code. 5