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May 18, 2016 <br />Mr. Tim Scott <br />Council President, South Bend Common Council <br />4t" Floor, County -City Building <br />South Bend, IN 46601 <br />Re: Ordinance Amending the South Bend Municipal Code to ensure Sidewalk Cafes do not impede <br />accessibility for Persons with Disabilities <br />Dear Council President Tim Scott, <br />Attached for filing with the South Bend Common Council is an Ordinance to amend the South <br />Bend Municipal Code at Chapter 21, Article 6, Section 21- 06.03(f)(12)(A). That subsection involves rules <br />and regulations for sidewalk cafe permits. In particular, it defines the allowable sidewalk width to be six <br />(6) feet. <br />The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that sidewalk cafes and any decorative materials or <br />other barriers are placed so as to assure that sidewalk and pedestrian walkways meet current Americans <br />With Disabilities (ADA) Guidelines. The United States Access Board is the federal agency that prescribes <br />those Guidelines. <br />Either I, or Director of Public Works Eric Horvath, will present this Bill to the Common Council at its <br />appropriate committee meeting and at the public hearing during the Common Council's regular meeting. <br />Thank you for your consideration of this matter. <br />Sincerely, <br />Patrick C. Kerr, PhD, PE <br />City Engineer <br />Filed in Clerk's Office <br />L MAY 18 2016 <br />REEMAH FOWLER <br />CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN <br />