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Order about creating opportunities for people to thrive, as well as investing in people in underrepresented communities that have been traditionally unserved by government. Committee Chair White stated, I am in agreement with you on having that money in place so we can come back for more discussion. She then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this legislation. Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, stated, I think a study is great. But, we keep hiring consultants from the East Coast and they don't know our region, weather,businesses or culture. I would like to see consultants that come from Fort Wayne, Chicago or Indianapolis that actually know our region and know who we are. This also means the dollars are leaving the region and going to the East Coast. We need those dollars to stay here in business. I would also like to add to this study zoning considerations because I think when a neighborhood becomes too many landlords, it goes downhill. As you build new houses, I would hope to see more owner-occupied homes. We also need more emphasis on the environmental impact like proper sewers or requiring the new homes to have high-efficiency energy. Committee Chair White turned the floor back to the Committee for further comments or main motions. Committeemember Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No. 44-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember Voorde seconded the motion which was hung by a voice vote of two (2) (Committeemembers Ferlic and Voorde)to two (2) (Committeemembers Broden and Williams-Preston). Council President Scott broke the tie by voting in favor of the main motion, sending Bill No. 44-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. With no other business, Committee Chair White adjourned the Personnel and Finance Committee meeting at 4:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Karen White, Committee Chair 6