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REGULAR MEETING October 9, 2017 Marty Wolfson, 809 Park Avenue, South Bend, IN, congratulated the Administration for a sincere effort in trying to solve the issues of neighborhoods, affordable housing, lead, and early childhood education. Mr. Wolfson also commended the Administration for looking at alternative sites for the South Shore project. Mr. Wolfson echoed Councilmember Jo M. Broden's statement regarding the Redevelopment Commission, stating that, aside from rescheduling the meetings for later, he recommended allotting more time in the meetings to public participation. Those from the public wishing to speak in opposition to this bill: Sharon Banicki, 3822 Ford Street, South Bend, IN, stated that she did not agree with individuals taking on raises by changing the title of their jobs, especially in cases where the new job does not lead to the removal of the old job from the budget. Ms. Banicki took issue with the notion of there being spokespeople for Public Works and Public Safety, stating that there is "too much fluff' in the budget, as a result. Sergeant Dan Demler, South Bend Police Department, with offices at 711 Sample Street, South Bend, IN, stated that the money that would be spent on a Public Safety Director would be better spent elsewhere—such as the hiring of new dispatchers. Sergeant Demler stated that the Public Safety Director did not work in the past, emphasizing that the job descriptions for the Public Safety Director and the Chief of Police overlapped too much. As such, a Public Safety Director would cause too much operational confusion. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill No. 51-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation and continue the bill in the Council portion only of the October 23rd 2017 Common Council meeting. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 52-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2018 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, AND OBLIGATIONS,AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Councilmember Karen White, Chair of the Personnel and Finance Committee,reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Jeri Hockenhull, City Controller, with offices on the 12th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Ms. Hockenhull stated that she echoes the statements made by Mayor Pete Buttigieg in his summary presentation of the 2018 Budget of the City of South Bend. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none from the public wishing to speak in favor of or opposition to this bill. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill No. 52-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation and continue the bill in the Council portion only of the October 23ra 2017 Common Council meeting. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 5947 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE 13