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REGULAR MEETING January 28, 2019 Representing the City Administration: Laura O'Sullivan, Chief of Staff RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:37 p.m. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember John Voorde, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember John Voorde explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 01-19 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY 14' IN WIDTH RUNNING NORTH APPROXIMATELY 130' FROM NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF BRYAN STREET TO EAST/WEST ALLEY Councilmember John Voorde, chair of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and, due to the lack of a quorum, send this bill forward with no recommendation. Willie Rogers, 1033 West Bryan Street, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner for this bill. Mr. Rodgers stated, My petition is to vacate the alley that is fourteen(14) feet next to my property and my neighbor's property. I'm using it for parking my vehicles because the street is too narrow to park on. There is not enough room for two (2) cars to come at the same time and it could be a problem. Councilmember John Voorde asked, Was there any opposition voiced at the Board of Public Works hearing before they took action? Mr. Rogers replied, No. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated,And just to confirm, I did touch base with the Board of Public Works to confirm, the Board of Public Works gives a favorable recommendation to this bill. Councilmember Tim Scott asked, Will it be split ownership between the two (2)neighbors or will it be all yours over to the neighbor's lot? Mr. Rogers replied, It will be all mine. They don't want anything to do with it. Councilmember Tim Scott followed up, And they weren't against it at all? Mr. Rogers replied, No. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, It is, technically, going to be half the neighbor's though, correct? Wasn't there a call for an agreement with the other neighbor? Or not? City Clerk Kareemah Fowler stated, That is usually how it goes. In this case, however, it sounds like this gentleman has been taking care of the property on both sides for twenty(20) years. So, I think with that being said, the information is sent to everyone within a three hundred (300) foot radius, and they didn't respond or show up to any meetings. Usually, it goes to the petitioner. Councilmember John Voorde stated, Right, and the Assessor would take action to add that to his property. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston asked, So, just for clarity, you don't own the other property on the other side of the alley? Mr. Rogers replied,No, not yet I don't.