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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 s� <br /> tt, <br /> w tial Neighborhoods C mmittee Chairperson <br /> 't_ <br /> Karen L. te, Council Member at Large <br /> Health u is Safety mmittee Chairperson <br /> Derek D. Dieter <br /> Council President <br />