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, off-campus". He stated that the South Bend Fire Department is out of ambulances on football weekends. He sees the ordinance as a means to control keggers. He stated that if any one would ride with him on those weekends,they could see first hand how serious the problems are. There are many neighborhoods where emergency vehicles cannot get in or out. He cited that "coach burning festival" held at Turtle Creek apartments. Students live across from Fire Station # 2, and if both the landlords and students were held responsible many of the problems could be addressed. He voiced concern that he sees the problems spreading to IUSB when they go residential. Council Member Kelly stated that he was once a landlord and the only problem he had was getting the rent on time. There were many great problems on football weekends but the people became"dear friends", noting that there will always be"bad stories". Council Member Dieter stated that the Legal Department has to let the police department know how the ordinance will be enforced. Asst. City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash stated that "calls for service" to the Police Department would be one factor used, and there must be a violation of the ordinance. With regard to the question raised as to the proposed ordinance being constitutional, she noted that the same argument was raised with regard to the drug house ordinance ten years ago. The City is seeking to hold people responsible for their behavior and to address problems which exist. The City would not target landlords, but would have uniform enforcement throughout the city when there are violations, including violations occurring at owner-occupied houses. Council Member Rouse noted that there is a process spelled out in the drug house ordinance and perhaps the process should be spelled out in the proposed nuisance house ordinance. Ms. Nash stated that the process is similar. It would include notice to both the owners and occupants; have dialogue, and then enforcement. City Attorney Leone state that his department would like to have the latest technology for noise enforcement and that his department may have a separate ordinance addressing noise available in 3-4 weeks, and then have it"field operational". Council Member Kuspa then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Rouse that Bill No. 40-05 be sent to the Council without recommendation. The motion passed. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member White stated that she would like a status report from the City Administration on all quality of life ordinances and in particular the ordinances addressing panhandling,ticket scalping,noise, loitering; which details all enforcement measures. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member White adjourned the Committee meeting at 5:40 p.m. Respect lly submited, / uncil Member Karen L. Ste, Chairperson Health and Public Safety Committee KCF:kmf Attachments July 11,2005 Health and Public Safety Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 4-