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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> She continued, I'm going to talk about the NEAT accomplishments. This is the crew that goes out <br /> and abates the litter violations and vegetation violations that the owners don't take care of as <br /> completed by owner. One (1) of the things they do in addition to that, and again this is just three <br /> (3) guys and one (1) supervisor, but they go out and actually keep the bridge sidewalks free of <br /> snow. On the main bridges that go into the downtown area,they are out there in the morning hours <br /> making sure those are clear for people to be able to walk down. They also partner with local <br /> businesses and departments to help abate those cumbersome areas like the one (1) Tracy pointed <br /> out. That was Ironwood Bridge and it was a big project. They worked alongside the Fire <br /> Department very well because they actually had to bring in boats to take out the debris they found <br /> down there. They assisted Rebuilding Together by demolishing a small garage and they also take <br /> care of our secondary structures like garages and sheds if they feel comfortable. Once it is <br /> confirmed for demolition, they are able to actually take it down for us and they will do that. It <br /> actually saves the home owners a lot of money because we can do it at a much lower cost than <br /> what it would cost to hire someone to do that work for them. <br /> She went on, For 2019 goals and challenges, part of what they want to do is decrease their <br /> expenditures by fourteen percent (14%). One (1) of the ways they were looking at doing that was <br /> being able to geographically go and abate properties a bit more accurately to help save on fuel <br /> costs.They also want to grow the number of neighborhood clean-ups.We love these opportunities. <br /> If you know of anybody wanting to do a neighborhood clean-up,please have them contact us. It is <br /> great community outreach,we get to know people and it makes all of our people feel good cleaning <br /> up the neighborhood. They are continuing to dedicate the Lighting Loader which is the truck that <br /> has the huge claw that picks up debris. They have actually collected over 4,300 tires this year. <br /> Every year they keep bumping up the tires that are collected. They also help to trim and cut back <br /> vegetation in alley ways and that is blocking street signage for public safety. They are going to <br /> work to make sure safety procedures are being followed or are put in place and that they are up to <br /> date. They also want to provide future training opportunities to their staff. They have a couple of <br /> new staff members, so, they will be going through a lot of training opportunities with them. <br /> Councilmember Scott asked, You mentioned the increase in tickets, what was the dollar amount? <br /> Also,how many were resolved without the need for collection?I know you guys work with people <br /> on that. <br /> Ms. Johns replied, I wouldn't have that percentage of the ones collected without collections but it <br /> is in the supplemental information if you would like to see what has been collected. <br /> Councilmember Jake Teshka stated, You mentioned 4,300 tires. That is just this year? <br /> Ms. Johns replied, Yes. <br /> Councilmember Teshka followed up, What happens to those? <br /> Ms. Johns replied, We take them to the tire recycling. <br /> Councilmember Teshka then asked, And where are they mostly being collected from? <br /> Ms. Johns replied, Alleyways largely or a lot of the vacant lots where there is overgrowth which <br /> is another reason why we try to take care of the overgrowth to make sure there aren't a lot of <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1227 W.Jefferson Bvld l South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211f 574.235.91731 TTD 574.235.55671 www.southbendin.gov <br /> 7 <br />