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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 2008 Councilmember White made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chairperson, Utilities Committee reported that this committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this substitute bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Ms. Catherine Fanello, City Controller, 12 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, Mr. Jack Dillon, Environmental Services, 3113 th Riverside, Drive, South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Stephen Luecke, 14 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Fanello advised that the substitute bill for the Council’s consideration deals with amendments to Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, specifically Solid Waste fees. The amendments are prompted by the increase in cost of collection and disposal of residential solid waste. The substitute bill adjusts the increases in the cost for service for the remainder of 2008 and 2009, and thereafter until modified, and deletes proposed increases in calendars 2010 and 2011. She noted that costs are outpacing revenues which drains any reserve account and does not leave funds for capital expenditures. Mr. Jack Dillon outlined the pick-up services the department provides in addition to weekly pick-up, namely one (1) free large-item pick up once a month; leaf collection; clean-up calls for the Department of Code Enforcement and park clean-up for the Park Department. Mr. Dillon reiterated that labor, gasoline, and tipping fees were the justification for the rate increase. Mr. Dillon noted that even with the rate increase, the rates would be lower than surrounding communities relying on public or private services. 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 Rouse made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this substitute bill as amended. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember White made a motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. ATTEST: ATTEST: _________________________ _________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson Committee of the Whole 5