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OUT g� <br />4s <br />City of South Bend <br />�..M s° <br />a PKkC6 /, a2 <br />W Common Council <br />1865 441 County -City Building • 227W. Jefferson Blvd <br />South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 <br />Derek D. Dieter <br />President November 5, 2013 <br />Oliver J. Davis Members of the Common Council <br />Vice - President 4s' Floor County -City Building <br />Karen L. White South Bend, Indiana 46601 <br />Chairperson, Committee <br />of the Whole Re: Proposed Busker and Sidewalk Performer Ordinance <br />(574) 235 -9321 <br />Fax (574) 235 -9173 <br />http: //w southbendin.gov <br />Tim Scott Dear Council Members: <br />First District <br />I am pleased to introduce another measure which is geared to further promote the <br />Henry Davis, Jr. growing vibrancy of our Central Business and Entertainment Area in downtown <br />Second District South Bend. This would be a pilot program which would be reviewed by the <br />Valerie Schey Council, the Administration, the downtown businesses and the public no later <br />Third District than August 1 of next year. <br />Fred Ferlic Many cities throughout the world are more "alive" today by the presence of <br />Fourth District "buskers" — people :rho are entertaining on city sidewalks. This has resulted in <br />more persons being attracted to downtown because of the air of excitement and <br />David Varner fun — a real destination where people want to be a part of the action, while they <br />Fifth District dine at restaurants, visit museums, work, and visit downtown residents and <br />Oliver J. Davis <br />businesses. <br />Sixth District The proposed regulations delicately balance the rights of the First Amendment <br />Derek D. Dieter with the City's governmental interest to maintain good public safety, order, <br />At Large welfare and convenience. Any violations would be complaint driven, however in <br />the interest to minimizing potential violations, the regulations would be provided <br />Gavin Ferlic to everyone who applies to be a busker or sidewalk performer. <br />At Large <br />Downtown South Bend is continuing to see businesses being revitalized and more <br />Karen L. White new businesses locating here. They are providing diverse, creative and new <br />At Large opportunities for young and old, residents and visitors — for all to wish to come <br />and explore our downtown. Let's keep the momentum going! <br />Most si cere , <br />Tim Scott _- <br />ls` District Council Member <br />Attachments <br />JOHN Vil` PIVI: <br />CITY CLERK, EZIt, 3N' <br />