73-24 Ordinance Amending Chapter Two, Article One, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code

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** City of South Bend * Cormnon Council * 441 County-City Building • 227 W.Jellcrson Blvd * * South Bend, Indiana 46601 Canneth Lee January 8, 2025 President Rachel'Tomas Morgaui Vice I'residenl South Bend Common Council Troy Warner 4th Floor, County-City Building Filed in Clerk's Office Chairperson, Committee South Bend, IN 46601 of the Whole JAN U $ 20�5 Cvmeth Lee Re: Bills 72-24 and 73-24 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN First District Dear Council Members: Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers Second District The above referenced bills address proposed changes in Chapter 2 of the Sharon L. McBride Municipal Code addressing the structure and functioning of the Council's Third District Standing Committees and establishing expectations for both Council and Troy Warner members of the public during the Privilege of the Floor at Council meetings. Fourth District They were given first reading on November 25, 2024, and assigned to the Sherry Bolden-Simpson Rules Committee for consideration on January 13, 2025. These bills are only Fifth District part of an overhaul of the entirety of Chapter 2 which began in 2022. Sheila Niczgodski These bills were filed with the intent to initiate and facilitate discussion with Sixth District Council members and the public regarding changes to Chapter 2 to make the Dr. Oliver Davis Council more efficient and effective in representing the residents of South At Large Bend. It was always assumed by the sponsors that a substitute bill incorporating changes and suggestions from the public and Council members Rachel Tomas Morgaii would be submitted prior to any formal Council action on the bills. At Large Unfortunately, the press of year end business and the holidays hindered input Karen L. White from the public and Council. There was simply not enough time adequately At Large review suggestions for changes before the meeting on January 13, 2025. Additionally, a new era in Council leadership began on January 6, 2025. As of the time of filing this letter, President Lee has not yet named the Council's Rules Committee for 2025. We believe that it is best for these bills to be considered by the 2025 Rules Committee instead of members of the 2024 Rules Committee being held over until a new Committee is named. (574) 235-9321• Fax(571) 235-9173 I TDD (571) 235-5567 • http://www.southbendin.gov