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CITY OF SOUTH BEND ! OFFICE OF THE CLERK for River Park and Mishawaka Avenue for ten (10) or twelve (12) years. I think this is just the beginning. I think it is a great asset for the City to utilize. I'm all in favor. Most of the members of the River Park Business Association probably sent a letter in support. So, we are all onboard and we thank Tim for all his hard work. Sue Kesim, 4022 Kennedy Drive, stated, I strongly back what Councilmember Voorde said. The Commission meetings are held during the day time and you don't get any community involvement when it is held during the day. That is a real problem. I also agree with Councilmember Broden. I think that language is very important and if it has to reset the process, so be it. Don't have the arrogance where you're going to just push it through. Especially she mentioned the type ability and age groups. I'm always here for the ADA and the seniors, I don't see strong enough language in it. So, what if you have to reboot ninety(90) days. Get it right. I'm tired of things being passed and not being right. Steve Durcke, 1408 Elwood Avenue, stated, Here is what I heard, and I just want to get some clarification.The Redevelopment Commission does not have condemnation authority. So,and this is in regard to the list, the City adds the property to the list to give the Commission that leverage in negotiations. I would just like to understand why someone would find that offensive.Why could it prohibit development coming into the community? First (1st) of all, I didn't receive a letter. We should have received a letter. This whole process we've been through here in South Bend has been crazy to me because we started down a path trying to change the cycle of generational poverty. What I'm getting at is when you grant the City the ability to circumvent what is protected by the Constitution, this goes under eminent domain abuse. This is not the first (Pt) City to propose something like this. But,when you use a third(3rd)party and you use the leverage you have as the City in order to give them condemnation ability,that is a problem.That makes it, so every property owner would like to know what is going on with their property. Committee Chair Ferlic gave the petitioners five (5) minutes for rebuttal. Mr. Rompola stated, The letters have not been mailed yet. That is the May 31st timeframe. The letters will go out in advance of the June 13th public hearing, so, there have been no letters sent yet. I didn't quite catch that comment,but the Redevelopment Commission does not have eminent domain. Putting the property on the acquisition list does nothing with respect to eminent domain at all. The Redevelopment Commission has that list solely for property negotiation. State Law states that the Redevelopment Commission does not have eminent domain. Committeemember Williams-Preston made a motion to send Bill No. 19-35 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember McBride seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. With no further business, Committee Chair Ferlic adjourned the Community Investment Committee meeting at 4:21 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Gavin Ferlic, Committee Chair EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 11