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Council Member Puzzello stated that she is in favor of the proposed rezoning and noted that it is next to a tire store operation. The Council Attorney and Mr. Sante noted that restraints could be incorporated by utilizing the committment procedures outlined in the new Indiana Law located at I.C. , 36-7-4-613, however such a process would require the Bill being sent back to the Area Plan Commission with all of the conditions required by the Council. Council Member Luecke questioned whether the Petitioner had contacts with Mr. Hunt and it was noted that he did not. Following further discussion, Council Member Niezgodski made a motion seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski that Substitute Bill No. 67-90 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed by a 3-1-1 vote with Council Member Coleman in the minority and Council Member Luecke abstaining. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 80-90 which would annex into the City certain area contiguous to it. Mr. Jon Hunt noted that this is part of the Airport 2010 Project. He noted that this is one of the steps of a series of annexations which would take place. Mr. David Norris then reveiewed the Bill. He noted that the area in question also has a written fiscal plan which would be heard under special business at this evenings regular Common Council Meeting. It sets forth how the City would provide services and how they would be paid for. The area in question was shown on a map to the Committee and incorporates approximately 489.50 acres. An office park, hotel, and golf course is proposed. It was noted that T.I.F would be utilized for utilities and for structure. Police for the area would require a new beat with approximately four and one-half officers being added. Fire services could be provided by utilizing Stations 4, 7, and 11 and that there would be no impact on the Park or Code Enforcement Departments. Council Member Luecke questioned whether four and one-half police officers were needed for each of the annexed areas. It was also noted that twenty percent of their time would be utilized in this area. Council Member Niezgodski stated that the re-districting would require nine, new police officers. Council Member Voorde voiced concern over who would have overall control on operation of the Airport 2010 Project. He voiced concern with regard to various public financial committments and whether tax abatement would be anticipated in this area. Jon Hunt stated that design quality must be maintained and -3-