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al CITY OF SOUTH BEND 1 OFFICE OF THE CLERK Aaron Perri, Executive Director of Venues, Parks & Arts with offices located at 301 South St. Louis Boulevard, stated, The contractual obligation we have with the ten (10) year contract we have as the public-private partnership with the Zoological Society includes that capital investment, as well as a deescalating operating subsidy over the next ten(10) years. So, that hasn't and won't change. However, we do have some verbiage in the contract that allows us to discuss ongoing operating contributions, should there be a substantial taxpayer funded initiative outside of the municipality. I believe the language states the parties will discuss what is appropriate, given that situation. We are certainly in communication with them. This week, the Zoo is undergoing their accreditation visit and as you are probably aware, undergoing some leadership changes. We will keep those conversations going but at this point and time, we don't anticipate anything changing. At least, not immediately. Committee Chair White then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this legislation. Murray Miller, 23698 Western Avenue, stated, I have a question about the new billing as far as the water bill goes. So, that new law is in effect on July 1st. When will the City make their transition? Also, if you have absolutely no water usage, the sewer rate is the same as if you had water usage and I'm trying to understand why that is. Committeemember Regina Williams-Preston arrived at the meeting at 3:44 p.m. Councilmember Jake Teshka stated, I would direct Mr. Miller to the pending update that is scheduled for this afternoon's Utility Committee meeting, given by Director Horvath regarding the City's transition timeline regarding that State legislation. That might be a better context to answer those questions. Committee Chair White asked, Mr. Miller, will you still be around at that time? Mr. Miller replied, Yes. Committeemember Voorde made a motion to send Bill No. 17-19 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember Broden seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. Bill No. 18-19-June 2019 Appropriation Ordinance- Enterprise Funds Mr. Parker stated, This is also an additional appropriation request for,rather than Civil City funds, for Enterprise funds. So, these are more of the business-type activities. This is a relatively short list here. The top two (2) are related to the Century Center. The $177,000 is simply a transfer of the operating surplus the Century Center had in 2018, from the Operating Fund to its Capital Fund. The $63,000 is the additional appropriation for the cost of the expansion studies. Then the larger one (1) on here, the EMS Capital 960 000 is an additional appropriation for certain repairs and P $ � p renovations being done at Fire Stations Three (3) and Six (6). Committee Chair White asked,What are the scopes of the studies?What is the timeframe and what will happen thereafter? 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 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 4