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•CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> 2. Plan Implementation by prioritizing; this takes ongoing planning and engagement <br /> with city operations, <br /> 3. Sustainable Investment finding areas of investment, grant and federal funding <br /> opportunities. <br /> Council member White apologized and couldn't hear the presentation. Council member Sheila <br /> Niezgodski thanked them for the comprehensive plan; they went all over the city and believe <br /> that that is important. She is looking forward to reviewing it. She thanks the firm and is excited <br /> to see how this plan can become a catalyst for trust and opportunity. <br /> Council member Henry Davis what is the dollar figure for this study. Council member White <br /> stated that the administration would have that information. Caleb stated that they didn't want <br /> it to cost over $200,000. <br /> Council member Lori Hamann asked about transparency and how they can be made better, <br /> usability. Is that one of the suggestions? Mr. Greenspun indicated that they could do better at <br /> transparency. The city government could do better in explaining things to the city members. <br /> President Sharon McBride stated that amount of engagement with community members and <br /> the city, she hadn't seen the quality of service before, and is grateful for the concern that Mr. <br /> Funkhouser and Mr. Greenspun has for the community. <br /> Sue Kessler, 4022 Kennedy Dr, wants to thank Mr. Greenspun for being a great moderator. <br /> She agrees with the federal grants program that should be used for the police. The city's <br /> Finances needed to be presented in a better way to the public. Finances for the city al need to <br /> be better explained to the public. <br /> Jordan Giger,302 S. Falcon St, what can the city do to leverage the reserves? Investment for <br /> affordable housing? Was there an analysis of the city's debt? $64 million bond, were those <br /> factors taken into consideration for that debt?Yes, and the debt is substantially lower than the <br /> $64 million. <br /> Council members thanked Mr. Greenspun and his firm for their continuous effort in helping <br /> the City of South Bend. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> faren <br /> White, Committee Chair <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 CountyCity Building 227W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend.Indiana 46601 p574.235.9221 f574.235.9173 TTD574.235.5567 wvvw.southbendin.gov <br /> 2 <br />