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CITY.OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK Councilmember Karen White stated, Based on the conversation, and I apologize for coming in late, if we could get the timeline in writing so that I can get a better understanding and make sure we are all on the same page, too. Mr. Palmer confirmed he would provide the timeline in writing to Council. Committeemember Jo M. Broden asked, So Committee-wise, what are we doing? Committee Chair Davis replied, What I would like to do is hear these fiscal plans today and hear from both sides today. Comments can be regarding the fiscal plan or the general nature of it because this is integrated in many ways. Let's hear it today and that gives us a chance given the nature of all these different changes in zoning laws. Committeemember Broden then stated, So typically on each of these we would have favorable, unfavorable or no recommendation. What kind of motion would we need to make? Committeemember Ferlic replied, I think it is the Committee's discretion but I think in a situation like this, especially if there is some time ambiguity, more than likely it will be a no recommendation. But it is up to the Committee's discretion. Committeemember Broden asked, So continuing it is not an option at this juncture? Committeemember Ferlic replied, It is an option but it doesn't seem like it is wise given the time constraints we are operating under. Mr. Palmer stated, If your plan is to have public hearing tonight on both the ordinances and the fiscal plans, we should have no issue with time because you could vote on the ordinances themselves either next meeting or the meeting after that and we would still have time. The ordinance would go to the Mayor, he would have to sign it within ten(10) days and that would be November 22nd. Then the publication date would be the following days after that and that would put us at the 28th or 29th. City Clerk Fowler stated, It is rare we ever have a delay in publication. Committeemember Ferlic stated, And also, the Mayor doesn't always take the ten (10) days to sign. Committee Chair Davis stated, When it comes to zoning issues, I would rather us have clarity in all of our issues in timing and talk to both sides.Now we know the timelines. Bill No. 18-57- Blad Annexation Area Fiscal Plan Michael Divita, Planner for the Department of Community Investment with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, stated, An annexation has been requested by the property owner of a parcel on the west side of Renewable Road just north of Prairie Avenue near the Ethanol Plant. The proposed annexation area is approximately sixty-one point three (61.3) acres and it meets the State's contiguity requirements. The annexation area contains agricultural land as you will hear in the next item of business. The petitioner proposes to use the site for continued EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 1227 W.Jefferson Bvld i South Bend,Indiana 46601J p 574.235.92211f 574.235.9173 TTD574.235.55671 www.southbendin.gov 4