04-28-14 Council Agenda & Packet

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I believe this new ordinance furthers our goal of making South Bend a 21st Century City and is important in many ways, such as: • It enhances community safety by empowering Animal Control officers and strengthens the punishment for repeat offenders. • It is fiscally responsible - • It helps reduce the financial burden of animals on the city and residents • It supports local small businesses by emphasizing veterinary care, spay /neuter, and responsible care of animals • It reduces the city's financial &v legal liability if our current laws are challenged in court - Many statutes very similar to our current code have been declared unconstitutional and cities have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees. • It improves the lives of animals in our shelters and in our community. • It is more humane and up to date. I strongly support these new changes, and I hope that you will, too. The SBAC3 committee, has worked diligently to provide the Council an ordinance that will serve both the community residents and our animals. Please know that I and all SBAC3 Committee Members stand readily available to answer any questions that you may have on this ordinance. I can be reached at (574) 210 - 9623. Si erely, ?- S& Valerie Schey South Bend City Council, Third District Enclosures (13) Cc: South Bend City Council Council Attorney South Bend City Clerk Mayor Buttigieg Corporate Counsel Shubhada Kambli, Director of Code Enforcement Matt Harmon, SBACC Shelter Manager Brad Block, SBACC Senior Animal Control Officer SBAC3 Committee Members Media e 2Q 4 L.