Recommending that Council Approval be Sought on all Matters Involving Privatization

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RESOLUTION NO . ,493_17 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND RECOMMENDING THAT COUNCIL APPROVAL BE SOUGHT ON ALL MATTERS INVOLVING PRIVATIZATION WHEREAS , the Common Council acknowledges that numerous studies and surveys have been conducted nationally on the topic of privatization ; and WHEREAS , House Bill No . 1881 which would have provided municipalities with expanded opportunities to cooperate with the private sector in providing public services was defeated in the House by a vote of 47-51 ; and WHEREAS , the overall concept of privatization should be thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed at the City level ; and WHEREAS , the Council believes that the short-term and long- term goals and effects of privatization should be openly discussed and weighed . NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend , Indiana , as follows : SECTION I . The Common Council believes that the City should continue to study the concept of privatization and weigh the overall goals and objectives on specific types of City services and projects . SECTION II . However , the Common Council firmly believes that open discussion between the City Administration and the Common Council on privatization should continue before further contracts or lease agreements for the operation of certain public facilities or the rendering of certain services are let to the private sector . SECTION III . The Common Council therefore recommends , before any further items be considered for privatization , that the City Administration seek the formal approval of the Common Council through an appropriate Resolution . SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor . Membe of the Common Council Filed In Clerk 'S Office PRESENTED 4/43-42 APR 8 1987 ^�9 NOT APPROVED \ ueSdcc, i n.A —C�N'� �`^ $41 r8 7 C G`pflOt4 ADOPTED l 3- �� IRENI" BEND, 01 CM CLERK, S0.