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Iwo CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> Mr. Bulot replied, Depending on the nature of the complaint,we decide whether we can or should <br /> get involved. If it's something that is better handled by Code Enforcement, a lot of times they are <br /> better set up because they have a hearing officer and they have a more immediate process to the <br /> violation. We have to go through notifications and give it to our Legal Department to let them <br /> handle it. <br /> Councilmember Scott stated, Specifically, you have a process for fences, reconnections, and <br /> roofing permits which are being processed within three(3)minutes and that is admirable. But how <br /> do you know a property is on Code Enforcement's radar when you are processing within those <br /> three (3)minutes? <br /> Mr. Bulot replied, We receive a daily report from Code Enforcement that is significant and up-to- <br /> date. <br /> Councilmember Scott stated, Ok, I have had three (3) of them that were on Code Enforcement's <br /> radar that you guys issued permits to. How does that slip through? <br /> Mr. Bulot replied, I don't know. I would have to investigate that. Could you give me more <br /> specifics? <br /> Councilmember Scott followed up, Yes, we will talk later. That's my main concern. Becoming a <br /> part of DCI and becoming more connected to the City will probably create better synergy there. <br /> I've seen a lot of that happen. <br /> Councilmember Jo Broden asked, What's happening to existing positions and job descriptions <br /> versus the re-organization? So there is really two (2) new positions plus one (1) part-time, which <br /> is three (3) total. Has Council received those proposed job descriptions? And the previous jobs <br /> descriptions, can we have the parallels? <br /> Committee Chair White asked, You had mentioned in your presentation something about <br /> certification incentives, what does that look like? <br /> Mr. Bulot replied, All of our inspectors have become certified because it improves their ability to <br /> understand certain information. I think it's beneficial for the front-office to go through some <br /> similar programs that give them certifications. That makes them more knowledgeable. I was <br /> thinking of giving them some type of financial incentive for obtaining that certification. <br /> Committee Chair White stated, I don't know if this question goes to you or Code. We have been <br /> working in the community with several businesses and it has come to our attention that some <br /> business are selling items that they don't have licenses for. Who handles that and how is that <br /> handled with those business that sell items they do not have permits for?How it is brought to their <br /> attention? What is the procedure for that? <br /> Mr. Bulot answered, There are two (2) aspects to that. One (1) is the actual licensing in order to <br /> operate and do business here in South Bend. If they do not have that, they would then have to go <br /> to the Licensing Bureau of the City. If it is a use of a building, for instance, if you have a repair <br /> garage and it's been shut down and you decide to sell blankets, that's a change of use and that is <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld(South Bend,Indiana 466011p 574.235.92211f 574.235.91731TTD574.235.5567jwww.southbendin.gov <br /> 6 <br />