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REGULAR MEETING October 23, 2017 Councilmember John Voorde stated, I would like to commend Councilmember White for a superlative job of shepherding this process. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked Council Attorney Bob Palmer to share with the Council what he had researched regarding the South Shore relocation project. Mr. Palmer stated that the Council does not have direct control over the use of TIF money, as that is the purview of the Redevelopment Commission. He added that the Council does have some influence on how these dollars are used as two (2) of the five (5) members of the Redevelopment Commission are also members of the Common Council. Mr. Palmer stated, However, more control is given to the Common Council when funds are stuck in a TIF district because of bonds or loans. Bonds, especially, have to be approved by the Common Council. That's what would happen with any bond issuance having to do with the South Shore relocation. As I understand, what is happening now with that is that the portion that the City would be responsible for is relocation of the terminal itself, not the relocation of the tracks. That's the approximately $25,000,000 that's being discussed. Mayor Pete told us in one (1) of the recent meetings about the City being committed to $1,500,000 or$1,550,000. That is part of that $25,000,000 that is not a separate disbursement from the City to the TIF fund. Where we are now is that no bonds have been issued. The only expenditure that's been made or approved for the South Shore relocation is a$125,000 contract to an outside engineering firm to complete a feasibility study that came about as a result of the resolution passed by the Common Council a couple meetings ago and approved by Mayor Pete. If there is a bond issuance for any amount for the TIF District to spend on the South Shore relocation, the bond issue would have to go through their procedure and then come back to the Common Council for approval by the Common Council before any funds are allocated. Councilmember Davis thanked Mr. Palmer for his research and informed the Council and public that this will be in the City dropbox for Council and public consumption. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 51-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember John Voorde 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 Oliver Davis made a motion to send Bill No. 52-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 62-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON- BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2018 9