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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 2009 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: Section I. The license applications for the following businesses: LKQ Self Service Auto Parts, 1602 S. Lafayette Blvd. A-1 Auto Parts, 2014 S. Lafayette Blvd. are approved in conformity with South Bend Municipal Code Section 4-51 and based upon the satisfactory review and inspection of the properties by the Department of Code Enforcement, Police Department, Fire Prevention Bureau, Department of Water Works, and the Building Department as evidenced by the Ordinance Violation Bureau Clerk’s communication to the City Clerk dated March 4, 2009. Section II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Derek D. Dieter Member of the Common Council Councilmember LaFountain, Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th John Voorde, City Clerk, 4 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Voorde advised that as City Clerk he is responsible for the Ordinance Violations Bureau. As you might recall last year the Council turned over the process of approving Scrap Metal/Junk Dealer/Recycling Operation Licenses to the Office of the City Clerk and this is the first by-product of that measure. He stated that there are two businesses LKQ Self Service Auto Parts, 1602 S. Lafayette Blvd. and A-1 Auto Parts, 2014 S. Lafayette Blvd. He stated that favorable recommendations have been received regarding fire code and environmental compliance and also for maintenance of the premises as well as for the fence. He noted that they have met all the requirements of the ordinance and is submitted for the Council favorable adoption. Councilmember Rouse asked Mr. Voorde how the transition was going from the Controller’s Office to the Clerk’s Office. Mr. Voorde responded that the Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk Winona Hays has exhibited her usual thoroughness and attention to detail in this matter. He stated that she has followed up with applicants who have filed for their licenses. Councilmember Rouse asked Mr. Voorde if inspections on site would have to be done by the office staff. Mr. Voorde stated that he was not aware of having to personally go out and inspect any of the properties is question. He stated that they would do anything to get the job done within reason. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to these Resolutions. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 15