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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 2017 haven't been trained in the skills that you guys have: pass that along. If each one of you guys pass that along, and then they pass it along, it's going to go far. So, please do that. Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill: Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, congratulated and encouraged the members of"Not Necessarily." Jesse Davis, P.O. Box 10205, South Bend, IN, congratulated the members of"Not Necessarily." Oletha Jones, Education Sheriff of the NAACP, 1319 East Victoria Street, South Bend, IN, congratulated the members of"Not Necessarily" on behalf of the NAACP. Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to adopt Bill No. 17-14 by acclamation. Councilmember Dr. David Varner 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 7:25 p.m. Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Oliver Davis, Vice President, presiding. Councilmember Oliver Davis 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 BILL NO. 18-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE PORTION OF W. MONROE STREET THAT LIES APPROXIMATELY 179 FEET WEST OF S. LAFAYETTE BLVD Councilmember John Voorde, Chair of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Tim Corcoran,Director of Planning, with offices on the 14th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Mr. Corcoran stated that the map displayed for the Council and the public shows the portion of Monroe Street that is intended to be vacated. He stated, The new Berlin property is just to the north of this and will be needing part of the road as part of their project. Mr. Corcoran explained to the Council that, at an earlier meeting, they did not have an agreement prepared for the Council to look over, but that they now did. Mr. Corcoran submitted the agreement to Deputy Clerk Alkeyna Aldridge. Joe Hart, President of the South Bend Cubs, 501 West South Street, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner of this bill. Mr. Hart stated that he had entered into a partnership with the neighboring church, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, to minimize any potential problems for them with future construction. He added that they will partner up again, in the future, to help restore the church. Mr. Hart stated, Through us, the ball park, and with their help, we're going to do some different projects to raise money to help restore the church. 3