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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 2017 Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston asked Pastor Derrickson to share with the Council and public the importance of this timing for the church. Pastor Robert Derickson, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 3901 Circle Drive, South Bend, IN, stated that the church building was constructed in 1916, so there has been a centennial anniversary that has been celebrated. Pastor Derickson stated that the church has been active for thirty (30) years spreading the gospel and doing good deeds in the community such as feeding the hungry. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, Thus, I really want to thank you and Joe Hart and everybody who's involved. I think this is a beautiful example of how, as we move into this new phase in our community with the revitalization,that we can embrace what's new but also lift up what's been here, and work together to move forward. This is beautiful. Thank you. Interim Council Attorney Aladean DeRose stated that the access easement agreement that Mr. Corcoran submitted, which she had just reviewed, seems to comply fully with conditions set by the Board of Works. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill: Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated that he supports the resolution but also supports the South Bend Cubs for respecting the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Brown stated, That means a lot to our community. None from the public wished to speak in opposition to this bill. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 18-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Dr. David Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8) ayes. 19-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 2-52 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FACILITIES TO BE OPERATED, MAINTAINED AND MANAGED BY THE SOUTH BEND CIVIC CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS Councilmember Randy Kelly, Chair of the PARC Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Aaron Perri, Executive Director of Venues Parks &Arts, with offices at 321 East Walter Street, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Mr. Perri stated, The amendment you see in front of you is a piece of housekeeping to keep up with the new department that was created last fall—Venues Parks &Arts. You approve of the creation of that department and then also approved the budget.Now what we are seeking to do is to combine the legislative authority of the Civic Center Board of Managers to also include the Morris Performing Arts Center and the Palais Royale. Historically, over the past about seventeen (17) years, it's only been the Century Center under that legislative board. However, years prior to that, it included the Morris Civic Center, as it was known back then. Essentially,we are going back to what we have done. It's extending the authority of the Civic Center Board of Managers, as allowed by the piece of State legislation that's in play. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked, Because, currently, there has not been any management team that's been in charge of that? 4