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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, Community & Economic Development, 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 Pamela Meyer, Director, Community & Economic Development, 12 Floor County-City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Meyer advised that this bill would allow the transfer of previously appropriated Shelter Plus Care Funds (SPC) from Aids Ministries to Madison Center. She stated that in May of this year the Council approved an appropriation ordinance for the SPC funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Aids Ministries and Madison Center. Since that time, Aids Ministries has conveyed to HUD and the City that they will not be in a position to administer these funds. Communication between the City and HUD resulted in discussion with Madison Center. Both the City and HUD concur that Madison Center is the appropriate agency and can manage the program/funds. Ms. Meyer stated that the City serves as the fiscal agent and recipient of the funds for the eligible agencies. SPC funds support housing for the severely mentally ill and homeless population. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes and one 1) nay (Councilmember Henry Davis). BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 61-08 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 14 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A NEW NONREVERTING, PRIVATE GIFT, DONATION AND BEQUEST FUND This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on October 27, 2008. Councilmember LaFountain seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION BILL NO. 48-08 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN CLAY TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH: COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT #4, JOHN ROY, 54700 BLOCK OF BURDETTE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 32