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January 17,2013 News Release <br /> Page 2 <br /> • Was discussed in detail by a Mayoral Committee, chaired by then St. Joseph County <br /> Health Officer Dr. George Plain, which was established to investigate ways to "control <br /> the New Energy odor" [11-0]-85] <br /> • Triggered meetings in Washington, D.C. with then 3'a District Congressman John Hiler <br /> who set up "key meetings" for the discussion of"South Bend's ethanol odor problems" <br /> with the Mayor and three (3) Council Members in attendance [11-08-85] <br /> • Resulted in being amicably resolved due to the hard-work of then Senator Richard Lugar <br /> and then Senator Dan Quayle who were successful in having the U.S. Senate pass an <br /> amendment which authorized a loan up to $3 million for "abating the odor caused by <br /> New Energy's ethanol plant in South Bend" which resulted in the Secretary of the <br /> Department of Energy loaning up to 90% of the cost of the odor abatement [12-09-85] <br /> The City of South Bend has a good track record to pursue creative solutions. That is why I have <br /> been working closely with the 6"' District residents and businesses and the City Administration <br /> to address the groundwater issues head-on. <br /> Today, I hand-delivered a letter to our new Public Works Director Eric Horvath to contact the: <br /> Indiana Ground Water Association <br /> National Ground Water Association <br /> Purdue Extension for St. Joseph County <br /> for any assistance and information which they may be able to provide. Additionally, I have <br /> asked Mr. Horvath to network with engineers from the University of Notre Dame and with the <br /> St. Joseph County Engineer and Surveyor for their input and expertise. <br /> Today, I also sent communications to our county, state and federal officials who represent the <br /> area currently affected by the groundwater problems. <br /> By all of us collaborating together, I am confident that a reasoned and well-developed solutions <br /> can be found to solve these problems. The residents and the business owners and patrons of the <br /> 6"' District deserve nothing less. <br /> ### <br />