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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2008 path to Colfax School on Lincolnway Way West. They alley is to narrow for public service vehicles (Ambulance, Fire, and Solid Waste) and the connection at the junction of east/west north/south point is not a “true plus” design. The alley is a safety hazard for children as those autos that can use the alley cannot see pedestrians on foot. Councilmember Puzzello noted that the Fire Department had some concerns regarding access and limited fire hydrants. Mr. Bognar noted that the alley in question is surrounded by open area, a grass lot on one side and a parking lot on the other. Mr. Bognar noted that the Fire Department had concerns relating to structures that are setback from the street and possible limitations with fire hydrants. Mr. Bognar advised that considering the totality of the area there are very few, if any, alley vacations with as many access points. Mr. Bognar stated that in the unfortunate event that emergency personnel were called to react to a fire, equipment would have ample access to both space and direct hose line. He requested the Council favorable consideration. 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 as substituted. Councilmember LaFountain seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 58-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 BILL NO. 59-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT BILL NO. 60-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2009 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT 18