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,o SOUTH 8��0 <br /> C.) <br /> ` ,PEACE <br /> ��`.. <br /> %-.40116 <br /> x <br /> 1865 � <br /> OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK <br /> DAWN M.JONES, CITY CLERK <br /> COMMUNITY RELATIONS MARCH 9, 2020 4:24 P.M. <br /> Committee Members Present: Lori K. Hamann, Troy Warner, Henry Davis Jr., Rachel <br /> Tomas Morgan <br /> Committee Members Absent: None <br /> Other Council Present: Jake Teshka, Karen L. White, Sheila Niezgodski, Sharon L. <br /> McBride <br /> Other Council Absent: Tim Scott <br /> Others Present: Dawn M. Jones, Graham Sparks, Bob Palmer <br /> Presenters: Lori K. Hamann, Henry Davis Jr. <br /> Agenda: Bill No. 20-04- Resolution to Encourage Local Residents to <br /> Buy Local <br /> Committee Chair Lori K. Hamann called to order the Community Relations Committee meeting <br /> at 4:24 p.m. She introduced members of the Committee and proceeded with the presentation. <br /> Bill No. 20-04- Resolution to Encourage Local Residents to Buy Local <br /> Councilmember Lori K. Hamann, 2658 Tomahawk Trail, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter <br /> for this bill. Councilmember Hamann summarized the key parts of the resolution and noted this <br /> being a first (1st) step measure in helping the community understand the value of making good <br /> choices to buy local as opposed to eCommerce and online purchasing. She referenced The <br /> Cleveland Model that looks at establishing what will eventually become employee-owned <br /> businesses such as aquatic and solar farms. <br /> Councilmember Henry Davis Jr., 5117 Idlewood Drive, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for <br /> this bill. Councilmember Davis Jr. agreed with Councilmember Hamann's points and disclosed <br /> his belief in there being room for this subject matter to grow. Councilmember Davis Jr. mentioned <br /> the desire to get this subject matter ingrained with the conversation revolving around the City's <br /> contracting and work bidding processes. <br /> Committee Chair Hamann opened the floor to questions and comments from Committee and <br /> Council Members. <br /> INTEGRITY' SERVICEI ACCESSIBILITY <br /> BIANCA L.TnwDo GRAHAM D.SPARKS CABIUEa.N.MuuEI <br /> CHIEF DEPUTY/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS DEPUTY/DIRECTOR OF Poucv ORDINANCE VIOLATION CLERK <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1227 W.Jefferson Blvd.I South Bend,Indiana 46601 I p 574.235.92211f 574.235.9173 I www.southbendin.gov <br />