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Those in the audience in favor of the proposed ordinance were then asked to stand. The City Clerk counted 29 in favor and 12 in opposition. Council Member White than asked if any one from the public wished to speak in favor of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Luecke noted that he has offices on the 14th floor of t this building. ed otat a d that he e support should have received a letter from his wife in pp sees the proposed ordinance as an important toot nuisance properties. He will see that amendment f the existing regulations so that the city may respond ordinance is passed that it is fairly and properly enforced. at large Police Chief Thomas Fautz with offices located at 701 West rtment 1pTax resources are used for disruptive parties are a drain on the South Bend Po lice Department. enforcement and many hours (often 1-3 hours sy Chief Fauftz stated that a a to identify who the responsible persons are for hosting such event good ordinance which will assist in seeing that our neighborhoods are safe and orderly. Marguerite Taylor of 714 East Corby noted that she is also on Northeast tool Neighborhood b hood a necessary and is strongly in favor of the ordinance. She sees this as rY of the neighborhoods. This problem has been ongoing for 30 years and has gotten worse. Phillip Shots of 1027 East Wayne noted that he is part of the Howard Park Neighborhood and is also a landlord. The ordinance is needed for the peace and safety of the neighbors./ small Molly Whelan of 925 Notre Dame Avenue noted that t of this children. The well-being of the neighborhood is dependent on good enforcement ordinance. She stated that they are excited to be back in South Bend and hopes that the City Plan objectives will be carried out. James Phillips of 902 East Washington noted that many Domas properties are in the area. He sees the ordinance as a good tool"to see that kids do the right thing". Heidi Phillips of 902 East Washington noted that the Domas o a prope ie the used to esingle-family residences. She has 11 children and"urged the Council Anne Castello of 120 North Notre Dame recently wrote in ichianPo of of VView theh ere appeared in the South Bend Tribune on this topic. They process historic home and sees student rental issues as being"deeply tragic". Council Member White noted that the time for proponents of the Bill had expired and then called for any one in opposition to come forward. Rick Carey of 107 North St. Louis believes that landlords ordinance,27% m favor, 14%In a recent straw poll it showed that 51%were against was a good idea but that the$2,500 fine was excessive,and 6%were not sure. July 25,2005 Health and Public Safety Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 2-