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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 2017 <br />Councilmember Davis stated the size of the problem was frightening. He stated that asking for <br />another meeting to discuss the matter is not irresponsible but necessary to clear things up so that <br />the City, in the future, does not have to reverse decisions made now. He added that he would like <br />to see the Mayor speak on the water problem at the State of the City Address before the Council <br />voted on it. <br />Councilmember Gavin Ferlic thanked the Council and Administration for exploring the use of <br />TIF funds. Councilmember Ferlic stated that he advocates for a vote tonight and that he would <br />continue to advocate for the use of TIF funds for infrastructural improvement in the future. <br />Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated he does not think that South Bend should aspire to be <br />one of the cities with the highest water rate, as that would put it at a disadvantage. <br />Councilmember Dr. Varner stated, I don't want to see the beginnings of a process which makes <br />us the equivalent of some of the cities listed. He stated that he is not sure that rates would be able <br />to be increased again to cover the $66,000,000 shortfall after the proposed plan, and stated that <br />there would probably need to be a use of TIF funds. As a member of the Redevelopment <br />Commission, he stated that he has and will advocate for the use of TIF funds for infrastructural <br />improvement. He stated that regardless of when the votes take place, he agrees with those who <br />state that some improvements can be made to how TIF dollars are spent in the long term. He <br />stated, But I also agree that there needs to be an action by the Redevelopment Commission to <br />take to the IURC which demonstrates that, in fact, there has been a commitment of X number of <br />dollars, whatever that turns out to be. <br />Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, This is needed. It's well documented. Councilmember <br />Broden stated that she is a convert to the use of TIF funds for infrastructure. She stated that she <br />has concerns about the use of TIF funds, but that she understands the arguments in favor of it. <br />She commended the Council and recognized the excellence of Mr. Horvath's staff. <br />Councilmember Randy Kelly thanked Mr. Horvath for his cooperation during the construction of <br />this bill and stated that it was time to have the courage to vote on it. <br />Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston stated, Courage is important, but so is wisdom. <br />Councilmember Williams- Preston stated that April 10th, 2017 is not too far away, and that she <br />would like to see letters of commitment from the Redevelopment Commission. Given the three - <br />hundred (300) day process that is required, she stated that she wants to get the decision right the <br />first time, as it would make the process even longer if the request is denied by the IURC. She <br />stated, I want to see, at the State of the City Address, the Mayor talking to the people and be a <br />champion of this, because I think they need to see that he is a leader on this, that he is also asking <br />for a water rate increase from the people who voted him in. Not only do we need this water rate <br />increase, but I would also like a pledge from him to say yes, as the leader of this community; as <br />the Mayor. <br />Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to table Substitute Bill No. 66 -16 until April 10, <br />2017. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which failed by roll call vote of <br />four (4) ayes and five (5) nays (Councilmembers Randy Kelly, Jo M. Broden, John Voorde, <br />Gavin Ferlic, and Tim Scott). <br />Councilmember Randy Kelly made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 66 -16 to the full Council <br />with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which <br />carried by a roll call vote of five (5) ayes and four (4) nays (Councilmembers Regina Williams - <br />Preston, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, and Karen White). <br />RISE AND REPORT <br />Councilmember Karen White made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember <br />Tim Scott seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. <br />REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED <br />18 <br />
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