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Chronic Problem Property Ordinance Cover Letter <br /> March 4,2013 <br /> Page 2 <br /> In summary, the proposed ordinance: <br /> • Would seek coordination and collaboration among the Police Department, Code <br /> Enforcement Department and Legal Department as well as with the Common Council <br /> and the public in the implementation of these regulations <br /> • Would serve as an educational tool which not only seeks compliance but raises awareness <br /> throughout the entire city that there are consequences to actions or non-actions of <br /> property owners <br /> • Would regularly provide a summary of all chronic problem properties on the City of <br /> South Bend's website, similar in format to the one utilized in the City of Boston. <br /> • Would provide regular updates to the District Council Member where a chronic problem <br /> property is located <br /> • Would provide a mechanism which is fair and which would become effective May 1, <br /> 2013. <br /> Newly appointed Chief of Police Ronald Teachman, as well as representatives of the Code <br /> Enforcement Department and the Law Department have had the opportunity to provide input into <br /> the proposed ordinance. <br /> We ask that the proposed ordinance be sent to the Health and Public Safety Committee and the <br /> Residential Neighborhoods Committee so that a joint committee meeting can be held. We urge <br /> you to support this needed legislation. Thank you. <br /> Most sin - 111111k„ <br /> `fit <br /> . • ott, 10 <br /> Reside tial Neighborhoods C mmittee Chairperson <br /> y„....„. <br /> a-1--e/L.— ,„ X <br /> Karen L. •te, Council Member at Large <br /> iii <br /> Health . 'i Pu. is Safety if mmittee Chairperson <br /> --A • 6 # rit <br /> Derek D. Dieter <br /> Council President <br />