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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 bill. A few weeks ago Transpo presented a detailed presentation on the 2017 budget and there were no material changes to the budget. He asked for the Council to approve the levy that has been assigned. There we no questions from Council. No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the bill. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to continue in the Council portion and set the third reading for October 10th, 2016. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 49 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS IN 2016 OF $208,300 FROM GENERAL FUND ( #101), $2,300,000 FROM LOIT 2016 SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND ( #257), $2,985 FROM HALL OF FAME DEBT SERVICE FUND ( #313), $14,000 FROM COVELESKI CAPTIAL FUND (#401),$500,000 FROM COIT FUND (#404),$2,343 FROM CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ( #407), AND $3,200 FROM CREED FUND ( #434). Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to accept Substitute Bill 49 -16 on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Karen White, Chair of the Personnel and Finance Committee, reported that they met and send this forward with a favorable recommendation. John Murphy, City Controller with offices on the 12th Floor of the County -City Building, served as the petitioner for this bill. This is the substitute ordinance that includes the change we made in Committee this afternoon. The largest item is the $500,000 appropriation for the street repairs as a result of the flooding that occurred recently. We filed that claim with our insurance carrier and any reimbursements we receive will be redeposited back into the COIT fund. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked what is going to happen with Chippewa Avenue repairs. Mr. Murphy stated he will defer to the Engineering Department. Jitin Kain, Deputy Director of Public Works, responded that in regard to Chippewa we are working with the County on repairing the street as both the City and County portions of the road were damaged. We are trying to assess what the City's role will be in addressing those damages. Councilmember Davis asked what the timeline is for reopening the road. Mr. Kain responded they are trying to do their best to get it done quickly. The issue is with the culvert that was damaged during the flood and replacing that can take time. Councilmember Davis asked that the department send a notice to the people who live in the area on when the road will be finished. Mr. Cain responded certainly and they will send it to the City Clerk's Office. No one from the public spoke in favor or opposition to the bill.