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®CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> Committeemember Oliver Davis asked, In terms of any language, are we all up to date in regards <br /> to the request for the ordinance change? <br /> Mr. Greek confirmed, Yes. <br /> Committee Chair Teshka stated, The handout is very helpful. Could you please share an example <br /> of who is a significant industrial user? <br /> Mr. Greek replied, They are categorized by the type of flow they can have and the processes they <br /> use. They actually have what they call categorical industries.No matter where you go in the nation <br /> the same regulating parameters apply. It is based off flow and the amount of discharging as well <br /> as EPA standards. <br /> Committee Chair Teshka followed up, So it won't penalize anyone if there are a larger couple <br /> days? <br /> Mr. Greek confirmed, Yes and these are for the heavy metals we test. So this is the one (1) we are <br /> trying to change here. It is a benefit. <br /> Councilmember Jo M. Broden asked, So we are proposing by way of crunching the numbers to go <br /> to monthly? Was there any look at doing it weekly? <br /> Mr. Greek replied, I think the way the standards are set up, there is a daily maximum and then a <br /> month average. That is a great question but I don't think it applies here for this regulation. <br /> Councilmember Broden followed up, And what are the staff and budget savings anticipated? <br /> Mr. Greek replied,None on our part. We are giving the industry a chance to take in more samples <br /> with this. <br /> Councilmember Broden interjected, Ok, but we have an oversight rule. How frequently is that <br /> oversight role administered? <br /> Mr. Greek replied, Monthly. We require most of our industries to send us a monthly report. <br /> Committee Chair Teshka asked, How many SIEs do we have in South Bend? <br /> Mr. Greek replied, Eighteen(18). <br /> Committee Chair Teshka then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor <br /> of or in opposition to the legislation. <br /> Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, stated, My concern is that my mom built the wastewater <br /> treatment plant in Elkhart and I remember one (1) of the discussions was about getting a huge <br /> influx of chroming plating things. My concern with moving to monthly is getting a whole big wad <br /> of something and then you average it out for the month so it doesn't quite look so bad but you've <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 I p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.91731 TTD 574.235.55671 vwvw.southbendin.gov <br /> 2 <br />