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REGULAR MEETING February 11, 2019 Revenue and DLGF and there was some formula that decided how much of that would actually find its way to communities like ours, to things like the Community Crossings Grant which we benefitted from, and how much just went right into INDOT and to the State Roads. Of course, we have some preferences, even if it is going to State Roads, over which ones those would be. So, we will reach back out to you once we have a better sense of how that administrative process will play for the subsequent year. We really appreciate and welcome your eagerness to weigh in from a Council perspective because we really want our voices to be united. Councilmember Oliver Davis interjected, Yeah,just keep us posted on that. I would be grateful to work along with you to advocate because we need it. Councilmember John Voorde stated, Thank you for this presentation. I think for you and the Controller's staff last year I said you seemed to be getting the hang of it.This one(1)is even better. It helps us,working with you,not only to establish our own priorities by separating our wants from needs but we have to establish realistic goals and priorities. Like Councilmember Teshka, I hope we can find more money somewhere to do roads because that is really an investment. The more we put off the more it will cost later. Thank you very much. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated, Thanks for the presentation and thank you to the City staff for not only being here tonight but for all your good work. Thank you. Councilmember Karen White stated, I just have one(1)question. That one(1) slide you presented, I think it was in response to the curb coming in 2020, you stated business as usual, that was only being used as an example, correct? Mayor Pete replied(referencing the slide in the presentation), Yes, so this is a projection that says if we took no action at all. Councilmember Karen White followed up, But that is not the direction we are moving towards? Mayor Pete replied, Correct. Councilmember Karen White continued, Based on some of those areas you indicated, we are responding in preparation for it in 2020. On March 4th, 2019, we will have a more in-depth discussion regarding the fiscal curb. We will be talking about how the City has prepared for that and will be talking about the different types of strategies we will have.The public is invited to that in-depth discussion. Councilmember Tim Scott stated, I'll catch up with you. Thank you for the presentation. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Representing the City Administration: Laura O'Sullivan, Chief of Staff RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 19-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston, vice-chair of the Community Investment Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Liz Maradik, Principal Planner for the Department of Community Investment with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for this bill. Ms. Maradik stated, The Department of Community Investment engaged with area residents, property owners, businesses and other community partners in the development of the Southeast 19