06-08-15 Agenda, Packet & Committee Meeting Notice

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Cover Letter for the Proposed Ordinance Updating the City's Tall Grass, Weeds, Noxious, Rank or Overgrown Vegetation Regulations April 20, 2015 Page 2 • Encourage the use of native Indiana plants which require less fertilizer, fewer pesticides, and less water and help prevent the spread of invasive plants and certification of qualifying wildlife gardens, and EPA recommended rain gardens We are also exploring a possible pilot program which would seek greater collaboration with non- profit corporations who deal with youth in developing youth training, leadership skills and employment opportunities. A separate Resolution will be filed which sets forth more details on such a pilot program being proposed and developed, which would be heard at the same Common Council meeting as the attached proposed ordinance. We are also working and collaborating with the City Administration to assure that the entire process is made available for all qualifying individuals. We recommend that the proposed ordinance be referred to the Council's Health and Public Safety Committee for review and recommendation. We look forward to sharing additional information with you on this topic which unfortunately affects the quality of life in too many areas of our great City. Thank you. Tim Scott; 151 District Council Member Council President South Bend Common Council Karen L. White, Council Member at Large Community Relations Committee Chairperson South Bend Common Council Attachments EMAY Z 0 _ !! 5 JOHN VOORDS CITY CLERK, SOUTH SEND, IN