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REGULAR MEETING <br />NOVEMBER 12, 2007 <br />WHEREAS, the Common Council, being duly advised, finds that it is in the best <br />interests of the City and its citizens to approve the issuance of the Bonds and Notes, as <br />required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the <br />"Code"). <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF <br />THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THAT: <br />Section 1. The Common Council of the City hereby consents, pursuant to the <br />provisions of Ind. Code §36-7-12-22(b), to the financing of the Project by the County and <br />its Economic Development Commission, and having jurisdiction with respect to a portion <br />thereof hereby transfers such jurisdiction to the County. <br />Section 2. The Common Council of the City, the elected fiscal body of the <br />governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which a portion of the Project to be <br />financed with the proceeds of the Bonds and/or Notes is located, after a public hearing <br />following reasonable notice, hereby approves the authorization, execution, issuance and <br />delivery of the Bonds and Notes by the County, as required by Section 1470 of the <br />Code. <br />Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its <br />adoption by the Common Council. <br />s/Timothy A. Rouse <br />Member of the Common Council <br />Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development <br />Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon <br />and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. <br />Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Jr., Attorney at Law, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, 600 1st Source <br />Bank Center, 100 North Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this <br />bill. <br />Mr. Faccenda advised that this bill for the Council consent is concerning the issuance of <br />bonds and notes to be issued by St. Joseph County for projects for the University of Notre <br />Dame du Lac. He noted that the South Bend Common Council must consent to the <br />issuance of the Bonds and Notes by St. Joseph County under the EDC statute (Ind. Code <br />§36-7-12-22(b)), since proceeds of the Bonds or Notes could be spent on project within <br />the boundaries of the City of South Bend (proposed tech park). <br />A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. <br />There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in <br />opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt this <br />Resolution. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried and the <br />Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of six (6) ayes. <br />RESOLUTION NO. 3812-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL <br />OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA <br />APPROVING THE FIVE YEAR INTERLOCAL <br />AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOSEPH COUNTY <br />CONCERNING EMS SERVICES FOR THE <br />YEARS 2008-2012 <br />WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, has a long and successful history of <br />providing medical services to its residents; and <br />16 <br />