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City of South Ben d <br /> Community In vestm en t Filed in Clerk's Office <br /> May 21,2025 Bianca Tirado <br /> City Clerk, South Bend, IN <br /> South Bend Common Council <br /> City of South Bend <br /> 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> RE: SUBSTITUTE BEE.Resolution to approve the issuance of a Scrap Metal/Junk <br /> Dealers/Recycling Operation License pursuant to Section 4-51 of the South Bend Municipal <br /> Code. <br /> Dear Honorable Council Members: <br /> On May 12,2025,the Common Council tabled Bill No.25-27 due to concerns that were not addressed. The <br /> bill is not changing,but I am submitting additional materials and information to address the concerns that were <br /> raised during said meeting. <br /> A renewal application for the operation of Scrap Metal/Junk Dealers/Recycling Operations has been received. <br /> In accordance with the procedure for the renewal of city business licenses this application was submitted to the <br /> Police Department,Fire Inspection Bureau,Neighborhood Resources,and the Zoning Department for their <br /> review and recommendation. <br /> The following property was inspected and received favorable recommendations regarding fire,code,and <br /> environmental compliance,also for proper maintenance of the premises,and the height and condition of the <br /> fence. <br /> Alternative Two LLC—700 W.Chippewa Ave. <br /> SBPD PROCESS—Investigates each applicant and makes a recommendation as to whether the license should <br /> be granted. SBPD considers the criminal history,if any,and the likelihood that granting the license will <br /> endanger the health,safety,or welfare of the public. <br /> • Ensure applicants do not have any warrants or wants with SBPD. <br /> • Verify the applicant is not involved in any criminal investigations. <br /> • Applicants must electronically report to SBPD on a daily basis. Businesses that obtain items though <br /> legal purchases such as an auction and then sell through their business are not required to report and <br /> the non-reporting status is considered compliant. <br /> • Video Surveillance required. <br /> Excellence Visit Phone <br /> County-City Building 311 inside City limits <br /> Accountability 227 W Jefferson Blvd,Suite 1400 S (574)233-031 1 outside City limits <br /> Innovation South Bend,IN 46601 <br /> Inclusion Em ail:31I(cr outhbendin.zov <br /> Empowerment Website: Southbendin.gov <br />