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The South Bend Common Council's Standing Committee Report from the
Community and Economic Development Committee
The July 26,2004 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee
was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 4:08 p.m., in the
Council Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter,Pfeifer,Kelly,Puzzello,
Varner, Kuspa, Coleman,Kirsits, and White; City Clerk John Voorde,Pamela C. Meyer, Gladys
Kopola, Terry Bland of the South Bend Tribune,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council
Attorney.
Council Member Kelly called for a presentation on Bill No. 39-04 which would
appropriate $198,345 within the Community and Economic Development Fund# 212 for
distribution pursuant to the US Department of Justice's Weed and Seed Grant Program.
Pamela C. Meyer,Director of Community Development made the presentation. She
noted that this ordinance was discussed at the July 12th Committee meeting. At that time she
believed that the ordinance included an incorrect amount and therefore requested a continuance
until today. Ms. Meyer stated that she has double-checked the document and the amount set
forth in the ordinance is correct. She further added that the funds would be used for
programming related to the Weed& Seed areas of the city addressing law enforcement,
community policing and safe havens. She presented a one-page handout setting forth the
budgeted amounts(copy attached).
Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded o ded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill
No. 39-04 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly
adjourned the meeting at 4:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Roland Kelly, Chairperson
Community and Economic Development Committee
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