Suspending Enforcement of Chapter 4, Pending Further Study and Review

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ORDINANCE NO. , 10 3 � V —C / AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SUSPENDING ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4 -21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE PENDING FURTHER STUDY AND REVIEW STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT On December 9, 2013 the South Bend Common Council passed Ordinance No. 10274 -13 which amended Chapter 4, Article 4 of the South Bend Municipal Code to add a new Section 4- 21 regulating busking, which is the performance of entertainment by individuals on public sidewalks. Ordinance No. 10274 -13 was "designed to be a pilot program" with formal "review by the South Bend Common Council and the City Administration no later than August 1, 2014." It is appropriate that the Council and City Administration undertake full and complete review of Ordinance No. 10274 -13 to determine its efficacy, its scope, and its terms and conditions in light of its status as a pilot program. Such review is expected to take several months, during which time it is appropriate that enforcement of the Ordinance cease. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: Section I. Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4 -21 of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be committed to review and study by the Common Council and by the City Administration which shall provide a report to the Council by December 31, 2014. Section II. Until further action is taken or written directive is issued by the Council, the City's enforcement of Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4 -21 shall cease indefinitel . Section III. This Ordinance shall be in full for d fe upon by the Council and approval by the Mayor. r n , South Bpd Common Council Attest: City Clerk