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The Councilmembers also each thanked Catherine for her service to the city and wished her luck in retirement. Catherine D. Hostetler thanked the Councilmembers and accepted the resolution on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission and all the homeowners who live in Historic Districts who have worked with them during her time. She credited the homeowners for the renaissance appearing now in our city and is looking forward to what is coming next for South Bend. No one from the public spoke in opposition or in support of the measure. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to approve Bill No. 15 -104. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. ELECTION OF VICE - PRESIDENT Councilmember John Voorde nominated Councilmember Oliver Davis for the office of Vice President. Councilmember Randy Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. SWEARING -IN OF CLERK FOWLER'S DEPUTIES Kareemah Fowler, in her duties as City Clerk, swore in both Jennifer Coffman and Alkeyna Aldridge for the positions of Chief Deputy Clerk and Deputy Clerk respectively. SPREADING OF THE RECORD OF THE 2016 STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL 2016 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real & personal tax abatement requests. Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson Oliver Davis, Member Regina Williams- Preston, Vice - Chairperson Randy Kelly, Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Office of Community Affairs and is charged with facilitating partnerships & ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Regina Williams- Preston, Chairperson Gavin Ferlic, Member Randy Kelly, Vice - Chairperson Karen White, Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. It duties are set forth in detail in Section 2 -10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Tim Scott, Member Dr. David Varner, Member Jo Broden, Member Karen White HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. John Voorde, Chairperson Oliver Davis, Member Karen L. White, Vice - Chairperson Jo Broden, Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the City's Division of Information Technologies in the Department of Administration & Finance so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability & access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities.