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®CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK surrounding areas, and an update from Police and Fire on their personnel, equipment, and capital needs. Councilmember Tim Scott stated,We also need an update from the Health Department with regard to lead exposure. There have also been reported issues at the Colfax and Washington Apartments. Things like black mold and bed bugs, and some don't have heat or running water. That is an issue. There will also be a meeting soon about the flooding. Committeemember Oliver Davis stated, We need to address safety in our schools, the recent flooding, the insurance issues with that, and the response procedures to school safety as there has been a recent surge in school safety incidents. Committeemember Genevieve Crum stated, My job has me working with the St. Joseph County Health Department in assessing food scarcity to designate areas as food deserts. We should most assuredly be updating the Council as that process continues playing out,especially as it ties in with the lead issue. Committeemember Susan Soisson stated, We need to focus on our community's emergency response plan, in light of the recent historic flooding event as well. Committee Chair Broden stated two (2) initiatives she has been included in and intends to involve the Council and Committee. One (1)was the Climate Resolution Ordinance and the other was the St. Joseph County Opiate Task Force. Synthetic Drugs and Opiates are two (2) significant issues and have some overlapping challenges in the community. Committee Chair Broden then opened the floor to members of the public. Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, stated, I've been asked by people if we have a citizen's review board. We also need to find out what is going on with the 1,000 rape kits. I know that it is the County but it affects us too. We also need to look into creating our own City morgue. It is so expensive to send these cases out of our City and it also increases the time it takes to figure out these problems. Also, we need a City Emergency fund. I personally bought three (3) sump pumps for flood victims but maybe the City should buy some heavy duty sump pumps for everyone and use them next time this happens. Bill Dunn, 1620 Southwood Ave, stated, I would personally like information on the number of foot patrols done by the Police Department. I don't see them walking much at all and I think that would be beneficial. And,with the recent flood events, I think we really need to start planning for worse events to come. I've heard Indiana is supposed to get warmer and wetter and that is something we need to keep our eye on. With no further business, Committee Chair Broden adjourned the Health and Public Safety Committee Organizational meeting at 4:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, J Committee Chair EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 1227 W.Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.9221 If 574.235.9173 j TTD 574.235.5567 Iwow.southbendin.gov 2