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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 2017 Bend. He stated that the Weather Amnesty building is slated to c1 se on April 1St, 2017, which would mean that thirty -five (35) people who are currently sleepir g in the building will be out on the streets after April 1St if there is not some alternative measure et in place for them. Bob Richthammer, 712 North Niles Avenue, South Bend, IN, stated that he wanted to voice his opposition to the relocation of the ADP substation from Colfax Avenue to Niles Avenue. Mr. Richthammer stated that he received no guarantee from ADP that the relocation of the substation to just beside his business would not interfere with his business operations. He thanked the two (2) Councilmembers that have been present at meetings held by home and business owners of the City, though lamented the fact that no other City officials have been present. He stated, The reason we would like them to show up is because there are a lot of gray areas. We have been told conflicting information as far as what's going on, and we would just like to know who is in charge, because we were informed of this decision in late February, but, according to some of the research that some of the homeowners have done, this was discussed as far back as December of last year. Mr. Richthammer contended that home and business owners potentially most affected by this decision should be included in the discussion. II David Francisco, 18425 Tulla Court, South Bend, IN, stated that he also stands in opposition to the relocation of the ADP substation. Mr. Francisco stated, What you will do if you allow ADP to relocate to the Niles Avenue address is that you will kill off what is blossoming into a very spectacular thing on Hill Street. You have people who are buying homes, you have people who are building homes, you have people who have stayed in their ho' es for close to fifty (50) years. That is the type of stability that you want as a Common Council � your neighborhoods. Mr. Francisco urged members of the Council to attend the homeowners' meetings and to "reward the people that have the courage to put their money where your mouth was with this vision." Donald Braizer, 743 North Elmer Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he lives in the north side of South Bend, in the Kennedy Primary Academy area. Mr. Braizer explained that the area is deteriorating, and that the alleys in his neighborhood are in a bad state. He stated that the residents of the neighborhood would appreciate if these alleys could be inspected and possibly paved by the City. He stated, Kennedy School is well kept -up. They have torn down most of the sore -eye houses in the neighborhood. Those of us that are still st ding would really appreciate it if you would come over here and at least take care of that part of there. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before meeting at 7:58 p.m. 10 Council, it so we can continue living Tim Scott adjourned the