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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 2017 Councilmember Tim Scott stated, I played basketball in Missouri and... didn't quite get there. The thing that you have got to remember is setting that bar high, and you guys achieved it. You can use that all through life. Always remember that—what it takes to accomplish that. Thank everybody around you, thank all the support that you guys have received. As long as the City of South Bend is incorporated, you guys will be in the history books, as Mrs. Broden said earlier. Thank you for all you do. I remember when I played, and Randy is absolutely right: there are a lot of little people out there that think you guys are the superstars that you really are. Don't forget that. Be kind to them and show them the way, too. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill No. 17 -13 by acclimation. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Representing the City Administration: James Mueller, Chief of Staff RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:18 p.m. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2 -11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11 -17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP WITHIN ORDINANCE NO. 10 165 -12 AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE EXISTING RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA UNDER IND. CODE 7.1- 3 -20 -16 Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston, Vice -Chair of the Community Investment Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Jacob Alexander, the Department of Community Investment, with offices on the 14th Floor of the County -City Building, South Bend, IN, introduced his co- presenter. Jill Scicchitano, Executive Director of Downtown South Bend, 217 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, stated, Downtown South Bend has been the administrator of the Riverfront liquor license project for the past five (5) years. In June, 2012, the Common Council adopted South Bend boundaries establishing the Riverfront District, basically taking advantage of some State legislation to make that possible. One (1) of the things about the Riverfront District is that it is exempt from the State alcohol and beverage permits quota, meaning in the Riverfront District there is no restriction as to the number of permits that can be issued through this program. This allows for new restaurants located within the boundaries to apply for a Riverfront license, also known as the "three (3) -way liquor license." Currently in the State of Indiana, there are twenty -two (22) municipalities that have a Riverfront District, and, overall, one - hundred and thirty (130) active licenses are present throughout the State of Indiana. Ms. Scicchitano presented to the Council and public a map of the district. She stated, If we look at the existing project area,