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REGULAR MEETING December 9, 2019 Councilmember Jake Teshka made a motion to adopt Bill No. 19-84. Councilmember Karen White seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. 19-85 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION AWARDED BY THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL TO CELEBRATE THE DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT OF DR. OLIVER DAVIS TO THE CITY. Councilmember Karen White stated, A special resolution awarded by the South Bend Common Council to celebrate the dedication and commitment of Dr. Oliver Davis to the City. Whereas, Dr. Oliver Davis has worked tirelessly to represent the people of South Bend. He has been giving back to his community even before serving on the Common Council. For over twenty-seven (27) years Oliver has worked in the profession of social work by serving as a Social Work Educator for many centers of learning such as Indiana University South Bend, and the South Bend Community School Corporation; and, Whereas, Oliver was first (Is') elected to serve on the Common Council in 2007 and has been serving for a total of twelve (12) years. During his time with the Council, Oliver has served as both President and Vice -President of the Council. Oliver has also served as chairperson of the Zoning & Annexation Committee, and Vice -Chairperson of the Utilities Committee. He is also a Commissioner on the Area Plan Commission and a Member & Past President of the TRANSPO (South Bend Public Transportation Board of Directors) for the past thirteen (13) years; and, Whereas, Oliver's dedication has not been limited to the members of his beloved 61h District. Oliver has also championed causes designed to serve the needs of the City's most vulnerable residents wherever they live; and, Whereas, throughout his time on the Common Council, Oliver has continued to see the 6th District grow and revive as a strong economic region. Oliver has continually proven to be a leader who has helped strengthen our City and has earned the respect and affection of people from all walks of life and all ages. Councilmember Karen White continued, Now, therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Common Council Members as follows: Section One M. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the Members of the South Bend Common Council, we are pleased to publicly recognize and honor Dr. Oliver Davis for his dedication and work on behalf of the residents of South Bend. Section Two II). Those residents look forward to your continued involvement and leadership in the City in whatever position you choose in the next phase of your community involvement. Signed this 9`h day of December in the year 2019 in the City of South Bend, the County of St. Joseph, in the State of Indiana. Approved this 9`h day December 2019. The Council thanked Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis for his dedication and service. Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis thanked the entire Council for his special resolution. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Bernardo Malone, 721 Cushing Street, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-85. Samuel Brown, 222 Navarre Street, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-85. Jesse Davis, P. O. Box 10205, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-85. Sharon Banicki, 3822 Ford Street, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-85. Jason Banicki, 3822 Ford Street, South Bend, IN spoke in favor of Bill No. 19-85. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to adopt Bill No. 19-85. Councilmember Regina Williams -Preston seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. 19-86 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION AWARDED BY THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL TO 24