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SOU TA 8F <br /> � G <br /> z s <br /> 1865 <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br /> PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR <br /> OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br /> • While there have been new costs added to the city's burden,we have <br /> also identified new savings. Under the leadership of Controller Mark <br /> Neal, our city's administration and finance department has kept up <br /> excellent work in keeping our budget balanced. <br /> • While some American cities are mired in excessive debt, South Bend <br /> has maintained a very good bond rating from S&P, Moody's, and <br /> Fitch. <br /> • And we are taking advantage of lower interest rates to re-finance the <br /> debt we do have, much as you would re-finance a mortgage. Doing <br /> this has allowed us to save taxpayers $2.95 million, and we will <br /> continue to look for more savings. <br /> • In IT, the new phone system installed over the course of the winter <br /> will save taxpayers millions by using voice-over-IP technology. <br /> • The Controller and HR office are also carrying the ball forward on the <br /> wellness program initiated under the prior administration, allowing <br /> city employees to share in the health care cost savings they create by <br /> paying a reduced insurance premium in exchange for participation. <br /> • The Human Rights Commission, also overseen by the Controller, <br /> addressed over 100 discrimination complaints, and is gearing up to <br /> incorporate the addition of discrimination on the basis sexual <br /> orientation to their scope. With this bill, our city joined over 160 <br /> American cities to say that no hard-working,high-performing <br /> employee should work in fear of losing their job simply because of <br /> sexual orientation. The Commission will enforce this law with fairness <br /> and integrity. <br /> 1400 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING•227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD•SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601 <br /> PHONE 574/235-9261• FAx 574/235-9892 <br />