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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK Because what we're trying to do, again, whoever owns that property, if your property is deemed condemned then you are responsible for finding adequate housing for that person while you make the improvements. So, we have had some landlords, like I said, we do have responsible landlords out there, and they have moved the tenants into maybe an extended stay hotel, which is perfectly fine, or maybe they have another rental unit that they can move them into. We don't strictly move straight to St. Vincent de Paul because that's not necessarily the responsibility of the tenant. So, we are working very hard with their instructors to make sure that they share that with the owner of the property that you need to find alternative housing for these people.And if that's not the case, or if we're not able to do that, that's when we move over to St Vincent de Paul. And you should know that we also have monthly meetings with them as well. Which includes Judith Fox. So together we've made a pretty fantastic team I think. Councilmember Scott stated, Okay. Yes. And I officially sent a letter to Notre Dame commending Judith Fox in the work that she's done there in making sure Notre Dame knows how valuable that is as well. Ms. Skibins replied, Thank you for doing that. She's amazing. Councilmember Scott followed up, So thank you, director, and your whole entire team for the tireless and you know just thankless work that you guys do sometimes. Ms. Skibins replied, Thank you. Councilmember Jake Teshka stated, I don't know if this is a question so much as a comment. I know that when we were initially discussing the RSVP ordinance, there were some questions on having enough man power to do this. And if memory serves me, I think we were going to try and stretch it, right? And so, I guess just to head off any blow back, I would just take it, and I'm applauding the Code Department and Director Skibins and Marlaina, for all of your hard work and I think a key success story out of RSVP has been Miami Hills. And in the fifth (5`11) district and what I've seen us be able to do there, I think adding two (2) inspectors is $126,000 well spent. If we can replicate that throughout the City as this program grows, I just think it's been such a fantastic thing. I thank you guys for doing all the hard work that you do. Councilmember Scott stated, Hopefully they work themselves out of a job. Councilmember Teshka replied, that's right. Ms. Skibins replied, Thank you. And I'll share that with the inspectors as well. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, Thanks for your presentation. With regard to departmental goals, the revision of the current code, the chapter, that'll actually be passed in 2020, correct? Ms. Skibins replied, Right. Councilmember Broden continued, I'm going to tee you up here to announce your upcoming meetings. In general, or where people could find information about those upcoming meetings for public input. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY j INNOVATION I INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 11