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df Ms. Nash stated that they would like something"before the weather gets nice again", and added that she need feedback from the charitable organizations. Council Member Kirsits stated that this is long overdue especially in light of road rage. He stated that there are other avenues for such organizations. He also suggested that the Legal Department see what other communities are doing and report back to the Council. He noted that the"gold badge" solution for door to door solicitations works well. Council Member Rouse suggested that the Legal Department have dialogue with traditional organizations such as the Shriners, etc. to see how they raise monies. In response to a question from Council Member White, Ms. Nash stated that the Legal Department will write to organizations to see who relies on this process and to see how they would be affected. Council Member White stated that she looks forward to an update from Ms. Nash once she has more information. Council Member White noted that she is working with the Council Attorney on possible revisions to the pit bull regulations. Contacts have been made to the County Council who have been studying changes to their dangerous animal control regulations. She noted that this is a challenging area. Council Member White added that she anticipates calling a committee meeting on either November 21st or November 30th to receive an update on the community response to diasters. The Council Attorney added that she has been in contact with Jeanne Mahoney, Director of Emergency Management for this presentation, and hopes to have input from Steve Garrison on Anti-Terrorism Preparedness, with Mayor Luecke chairing the other Anti-Terrorism Joint Committee for South Bend,Mishawaka and St. Joseph County. Under miscellaneous business, Keith Sweitzer of the FOP # 36 noted that he and Rick Ruzkowski are present to let the Council know that the FOP members are using squad cars for official business only. this has resulted in a 10% reduction. They met with the Police Chief on October 18th to give him this information. Council Member White thanked the FOP members for implementing this program which is reducing gasoline usage. The Mayor and Dr. Varner also voiced appreciation,. however Dr. Varner noted that the Council needs to know"10%of what" and more specifics on the program. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member White adjourned the Committee meeting at 5:13 p.m. Resectfully sub fitted, Council Member Karen L. White, Chairperson Health and Public Safety Committee KCF:kmf October 24,2005 Health and Public Safety Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 2-