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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> other comes from is what is so critical. I would like to thank the Council for all of their hard work. <br /> This is a very, very difficult thing to do. And guess what? After you pass it all tonight, you face <br /> 2020. So hopefully, maybe, there will be a better way to be able to do it. But congratulations to <br /> you for the work that you've done, Karen. <br /> Committee Chair White stated, I would like to echo the thank you's to Council Members for your <br /> level of commitment, time, and your questions. We are moving toward, hopefully, adoption this <br /> evening. Again, it is an ongoing process. I have shared with Council Members and also members <br /> of the Administration that as we look at the 2020 budget, I would recommend we start out first <br /> (1St) discussing the debt as well as TIF. I really enjoyed the last meeting we had with all the <br /> department heads and the Council. We were able to have great discussion about their budgets and <br /> look at the priorities. We also had the opportunity to give feedback in an environment that was <br /> very different than what we have experienced in years passed. I would recommend we start these <br /> conversations and have them quarterly, starting the first(1st) of the year. I welcome feedback from <br /> all Council Members about the process. What I've been hearing is that we need to start those <br /> conversations earlier. I don't know what that looks like but that is what I've been hearing. Please <br /> don't hesitate because the goal is to make this as smooth as possible. It is a process that is very <br /> important. The budget really reflects the priorities and I think we are moving toward prioritizing <br /> neighborhoods and quality of life. <br /> Committeemember Voorde made a motion to send Bill No. 51-18 to the full Council with a <br /> favorable recommendation. Committeemember Ferlic seconded this motion which carried by a <br /> voice vote of three (3) ayes. <br /> With no further business,Committee Chair White adjourned the Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> meeting at 4:07 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Karen White, Committee Chair <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1227 W Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211f 574.235.9173 I TTD574.235.5567www.southbendin.gov <br /> 9 <br />