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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2008 Councilmember Varner made a motion to continue this bill until the May 12, 2008 meeting of the Council at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 21-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $400,000 WITHIN FUND 410 FOR POTAWATOMI PARK FUND FOR ALL AND AGING IN PLACE HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAMS Councilmember Puzzello, Chairperson, PARC Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Ms. Pam Meyer, Director, Community Development, 12 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Meyer advised that this bill would allow for the appropriation of monies from Fund #410 for the purpose of supporting the City’s partnership with the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County in two ways: The Potawatomi Park “Fun for All” project and the Aging in Place Home Modification Project. Ms. Meyer noted that the park project represents a partnership among the City through its Parks & Recreation and Community & Economic Development departments, the Rotary Club of South Bend and The Troyer Group. The recreational project transforms components of the heavily utilized Potawatomi Park complex making it accessible to people of all abilities. Ms. Meyer stated that the City’s $122,000 will meet the grant’s match requirements. Ms. Meyer further advised that The Aging in Place Home Modification Project began in July of 2007 with the Milton Funds for Senior Housing at the Community Foundation and Wells Fargo. Through the expertise of REAL Services Weatherization Department and Aging Services, the program targets low income seniors in South Bend, with a special focus on African Americans, and an intent to assist these citizens to remain in their home as long as possible. The program goal is to modify 100 homes at an average cost of $10,000 per home. To date sixty-four (64) homes have been assisted. Ms. Meyer advised that at this time the City desires to participate as a partner in this program and requests an appropriation of $278,000. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Varner made a motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Rouse seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. ATTEST: ATTEST: _________________________ _________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson Committee of the Whole 15