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CITY OF SOUTH BEND UPDATES/CONCERNS: Dan Skibins, Captain with the South Bend Police Departement, shared he oversees officers that deal with gun violence. They focused on two different violent groups that caused a surge of deaths within October. They will continue their efforts to curve gun violence. Chair Tomas -Morgan asked for Mr. Skibins to give an update concerning the police post on Eddy Street. Captain Skibins stated he wasn't aware of the post. Councilmember Troy Warner shared he believed this would be a place for officers to stop and do reports, but last he knew, the building was not being utilized. Councilmember Warner asked Captain Skibins to clarify. Captain Skibins stated yes, it sounds like the building would be used for meetings and roll call. Chair Tomas -Morgan asked for an update from the Sheriffs office. Sheriff Redman proceeded to give an update on a new traffic unit. This unit would be for complaints and concerns. The department had been able to receive grants this year. The latest grant was for social services. He shared the money will allow for assisting violent domestic victims quicker than what was currently happening. Pam Claeys, River Park West, South Bend, IN, asked would the traffic unit be outside the City limits but within the County limits. Sheriff Redman replied by stating yes. It would be outside the City limits and primarily County. RESIDENTS/NEIGHBORS UPDATES AND CONCERNS: Pam Claeys, River Park West, South Bend, IN, gave an update concerning parking tickets and maintenance. The parking tickets had not been an issue due to the minimal amount of students. She shared the only maintenance that had been addressed was mowing, and there was an abandoned trailer, but it was being taken care of with the help of Code Enforcement. She shared how someone could donate empty ink or toner cartridges by turning them into the River Park library. She ended her update by sharing information about a food drive that would be taking place. Councilmember Shelia Niezgodski asked the Sheriff if the domestic violence outreach would encumber only the County. He replied, yes, that is correct, but if there is any way we can assist our law enforcement partners within other cities, he would try and help. Chair Tomas -Morgan shared updates from the Common Council Meeting on Monday, November 9`h, 2020, concerning mask -wearing, social distancing, and hand washing. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann added that the County Council would be meeting tonight concerning the County's mandatory mask -wearing. 4