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Public Safety Committee Minutes/August 19 , 1987 Page 6 Mr. Edmond Chester, a citizen of South Bend , stated that he would prefer that the City not single out a specific breed and feared that other breeds would be selected by the City at a future date. He further stated that 3 , 369 stray dogs have been picked up by the Humane Society during the period 1-1-87 through 6-30-87 . Only 406 dogs have been licensed within the City. Councilman Ann Puzzello stated that the area of enforcement was a serious one. She noted that she had provided the Committee with information regarding an insurance company which took the position (in 1986) that it would not insure the "American Pit Bull Terrier" and other vicious animals . Teresa Lacapo stated that she hoped that an amendment would be incorporated whereby both the City Controller's Office and the third party designee would have copies of the owners of licensed dogs under the proposed ordinance. Debra Cataldo questioned the enforcement aspects. She stated her belief that the City was doing a very good job with regard the enforcement of the current laws on the books. The Council Attorney stated that she would also propose that the effective date for the proposed ordinance be October 1 , 1987 so that ample notice could be provided to the citizens of South Bend if the ordinance is passed . Following further discussion by the Committee , Councilman Serge made a motion, seconded by Councilman Taylor, that Bill No. 74-87 with the proposed amendements highlighted by the Council Attorney be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed unanimously . Councilman Beverlie J. Beck thanked the Humane Society and all of the breeders present as well as the Council and members of the public for their recommendations with regard the proposed ordinance. She also stated her hopes that a census could be conducted of all dogs and cats throughout the City. There being no further business to come before the Committee , the meeting was adjourned at 6 : 35 p.m. Respectfully submitted , Councilman Ann Puzzello, Chairman