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WHEREAS,the South Bend Common Council recognizes that a federal government <br /> shutdown and sudden lapse of SNAP Benefits have resulted in financial hardship and uncertainty <br /> for many residents of the City of South Bend to meet their basic needs; and, <br /> WHEREAS,the Council acknowledges that the temporary loss of income and delay in <br /> federal assistance may impair residents' ability to pay for essential services, including water, <br /> sewer, and other utilities; and, <br /> WHEREAS,the Common Council finds that these circumstances constitute an <br /> emergency situation requiring immediate and temporary action to prevent undue hardship on <br /> affected residents. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,AS FOLLOWS: <br /> SECTION I. The Common Council hereby consents to continue or renew the"local <br /> disaster emergency"until the next subsequent full Common Council meeting, whether regular <br /> meeting or special meeting due to the emergency that exists within the City of South Bend as a <br /> result of the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on residents' financial stability <br /> and access to essential needs. <br /> SECTION II. This consent is revoked upon any order or proclamation terminating the <br /> "local disaster emergency" or upon the full restoration of federal nutrition assistance services to <br /> South Bend residents. <br /> SECTION III. The Common Council supports a 3-month suspension of utility shut-offs <br /> for affected residents to assist in meeting their basic needs and the use of appropriated civil city <br /> funds to assist food banks and other nonprofit agencies working to maintain food access during <br /> this emergency. <br /> SECTION IV.This resolution shall become effective upon the date of passage. <br /> Canneth J. Lie Council President <br /> South Bend Common Council <br /> Attest: <br /> Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk /v(af4/iew Aka II Vern Coy Clerk- <br /> Office of the City Clerk <br /> Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the <br /> City of South Bend, Indiana on the /l day of , 2025, at /Z o'clockp.m. <br /> Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk /Ida f fbe J)erufy Cry Clerk. <br /> Office of the City Clerk <br /> 1 u <br /> Approved and signed by me on the I �day of N.vilik , 2025, at 1 o'clock <br /> f.m. <br /> James ueller, Mayor <br /> City South Bend, Indiana <br />