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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 2008 In no way shape or form am I against Notre Dame or their expansion but I am definitely PRO-SOUTH BEND! We (South Bend Common Council) need to have a plan in place to make sure the residual dollars flow into South Bend from this tech park, and giving tax abatement does not foster that particular growth. A tax abatement will continue to encourage companies and outsiders not to pay their way unlike the residents that we serve. A good question to ask... Are people from SOUTH BEND, such as skilled laborers and local minority contractors, going to have a hand in working to build this beautiful addition to Notre Dame's campus? Another question to ask... What happens to our downtown growth and downtown businesses? I understand this project will happen in South Bend's city limits but what happens to South Bend's core? This project encompasses Eddy Street Commons and Nano-technology and we as residents of South Bend are hoping that this project works within the next 15 years. Many of us may not be here to see it what happens in 15 years if it ever happens. What is South Bend's plan to increase revenue stream into this city without looking forward to the next great project that comes thru Notre Dame? What is South Bend's next great project and when was the last one? I hope that we as a council look at these tax abatement thoroughly before we continue to mortgage our children's future away. I hope all goes well with you and look forward to seeing everyone next week. I am so hyped up about the DNC so I can join in on the chant of "YES WE CAN!!!" God Bless! There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to these Resolutions. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt Bill No. 08-78. Councilmember LaFountain seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt Bill No. 08-79. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt Bill No. 08-80. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. BILLS – FIRST READING BILL NO. 50-08 FIRST READING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. FROM W. WASHINGTON STREET NORTH TO THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 198 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND A WIDTH OF 8 FEET, MORE OR LESS. BEING A PART OF DUNBAR’S SUBDIVISION OF BANK OUTLOTS 31 AND 32, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and third Reading on September 8, 2008. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 29