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Zoning and Vacation Committee 10-10-88 Page 3 Councilman Luecke questioned the vacation procedures. The Council Attorney noted that a clear and consistent procedure must be established by the Council. In this particular situation both of the proposed vacations are being requested by the same individuals whereas the next vacation would have different ownership interest involved. The Council Attorney noted that both Bills could go forward this evening with proper amendatory language being incorporated in each. She further indicated that she would prepare such amendatory language for this evening's meeting (copy attached) . Following further discussion, Councilman Luecke made a motion seconded by Councilman Coleman that the proposed amended version of Bill No. 83-88 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Following further discussion, Councilman Luecke made a motion seconded by Councilman Coleman that the proposed amendatory version of Bill No. 84-88 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 85-88 which would vacate the north 212 feet of the first north-south alley east of Michigan and the east 165 feet of the first east- west alley north of Marion. Mr. Joseph Amaral represented the petitioners. He noted that the petitioners are Memorial Health Properties, Inc. and the City of South Bend for the use and benefit of the South Bend Economic Development Commission. He noted that currently there is an agreement that Memorial Health Properties, Inc. will become the overall purchaser and land owner through a lease purchase agreement. The Redevelopment Commission will be acting upon a proper resolution. He noted that the proposed vacation received a favorable recommendation from the Board of Public Works. He further noted that he had had several neighborhood meetings and that Councilmen Duda, Coleman, and Luecke had been in attendance in those meetings. He further stated that there was no known remonstrance at this time. Mr. Amaral further stated that the purpose of the vacation is to permit the construction of a daycare center which would be operated eventually by LaPetite. Councilman Luecke stated that the neighborhood had been very supportive and that he was personally supportive of the proposed vacation. Council Member Duda also gave supporting comments as well as Council Member Puzzello.