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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> communicate to in some regard so,how can we best communicate if this is approved? What is the <br /> plan in place for that? <br /> Mr. Vanderveen replied, We are on a remarkably efficient street. Probably ninety-five percent <br /> (95%) of the people that are going to be staying in Weather Amnesty come and eat meals at Hope <br /> Ministries so we can spread word pretty quickly and we will start posting signs about the plan for <br /> Weather Amnesty and the sign up procedures. We will also let the other service providers know. <br /> I don't think we need a large publicity campaign. <br /> Committeemember Broden interjected, I mean but certainly, I think, outreach to local churches <br /> and social service agencies. You have that network in place? It's a different place, a different <br /> location and the difference of walking three(3)blocks can be quite burdensome. <br /> Mr. Vanderveen confirmed, All of the agencies that were involved last year, we will be <br /> communicating with them. <br /> Committee Chair Broden then stated, Ok, perfect. And then, are there any site improvements? <br /> Mr. Vanderveen replied, Minimal. We look at it from a life safety point of view, so, some <br /> additional emergency exit signs and making sure the doors have proper hardware. <br /> Committee Chair Davis then asked, You said the Building Department was looking at housing <br /> people the other day? <br /> Mr. Vanderveen replied, Yeah, we are waiting to hear the final word from the Building and Fire <br /> Departments on just how many people is max occupancy. I believe an architect has submitted a <br /> plan to the State and as soon as that is approved, the Building and Fire Departments will go out <br /> and inspect it. So we are pretty confident we can serve, as least, the number we did last year. It is <br /> possible to serve more than that, as needed,but we don't have that final number. <br /> Committee Chair Davis asked, Do you find we are the only city that does this? Does Mishawaka <br /> do anything like this? <br /> Mr. Vanderveen replied, No,they do not. I think Goshen is the closet other place. <br /> Committee Chair Davis replied, Goshen is the closet place?Wow. So we are basically serving the <br /> people in Mishawaka and all of St. Joseph County when it comes down to Weather Amnesty <br /> issues? <br /> Mr. Vanderveen replied, Correct. <br /> Committee Chair Davis stated, Interesting. Ok, thank you for your service. <br /> Committee Chair Davis then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor <br /> of or in opposition to this legislation. <br /> Conrad Damion, 718 East Broadway Street, stated, I sent you all a letter through email that I hope <br /> you received. Our neighborhood association has been very concerned about this. I know you are <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION I INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov <br /> 13 <br />