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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 Councilmember Rouse advised that with House Enrolled Act 1001, the Charles Black Center and the Martin Luther King Jr., Center need to be filling out those applications for funding. Councilmember White stated that she is in full support of CDBG and CDBG-R. She suggested that the Council needs to review funding standards of TIF dollars along with CDBG and CDBG-R funds are being allocated and spent. She reiterated that she is in full support of Bill No. 58-09 and 59-09. She stated that she is very aware of Council Member Rouse’s concerns and suggested that the Council work closely on those concerns regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and the Charles Black Center. Councilmember Varner suggested creating endowments so those centers can be completely self-sufficient. Councilmember Henry Davis stated that the area is in dire need of economic growth. He reiterated the need to spread tax dollars out and create new growth and business in the area. There being no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to these bill, Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning Bill No. 58-09. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay (Councilmember Henry Davis.) Additionally; Councilmember Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning Bill No. 59-09. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay (Councilmember Henry Davis) BILL NO. 60-09 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010 BILL NO. 61-09 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT BILL NO. 62-09 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT Councilmember Varner made a motion to combine these bills for the purpose of Public Hearing. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 8