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REGULAR MEETING November 13, 2017 problem does not simply get solved by providing beds. Ms. Ross stated, They need to be dealt with on all levels. The [issue of] women out here that are homeless is not being addressed. Their being invisible is not being addressed. Ms. Ross asked why homeless people were not recruited when the Mayor's working group was assembled. She concluded by stating, We're not talking about a house. We're talking about a home. Paula Kelly, 234 East Irvington Avenue, South Bend, IN, stated that the homeless do not choose to be homeless. Ms. Kelly stated that it is tragic that there are even homeless children in South Bend, adding that she believes that, with so many formats and venues for discussion on the issue, a solution to the problem must be out there. She expressed hope that the Council may help with the solution to the problem. Councilmember Oliver Davis suggested that a review of the Indianapolis homeless bill of rights by members of the Council take place in preparation for the next Health and Public Safety Committee meeting. Councilmember Davis invited the Mayor and Suzanna Fritzberg to join the discussion, widening his invitation to residents, the homeless, and even those residing outside of South Bend. Councilmember Tim Scott affirmed that this would be a priority at the next Health and Public Safety Committee meeting, informing the public that there is a forty-eight(48)hour notice given for any public meeting of the Council or the City's committees, and that that would be viewable to the public and disseminated through the media. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Tim Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. I 20