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0CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> Mr. Parker replied, Correct. Yeah, so that is the quote that we received for the full scope of the <br /> project if we were to go all in. We can scope this with the City however we see fit. Whatever we <br /> need, and whatever processes we want to review. So we're asking for the full amount so that we <br /> have the flexibility to scope this appropriately, but we may not reach that full $180,000. <br /> Laura O'Sullivan, Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office,with offices on the 14th floor of the County-City <br /> building stated, Yes, we're in contract negotiations right now with them, so we haven't engaged <br /> them yet. Again,this would be making sure that money is ready to go if we decided to go with this <br /> group. <br /> Committee Chair Karen White asked, What would be the time frame that you'd be looking at in <br /> terms of looking at the engagement or securing the firm? <br /> Ms. O'Sullivan replied, Sure. We're going back and forth with the contract right now. I would say <br /> by the end of month, or September 1st <br /> Committee Chair, Karen White stated, We do have a quorum. Councilmember Broden has joined <br /> us and we're now discussing the bill that's before us. <br /> Committeemember Tim Scott asked, Was the Police Department involved with the decision on <br /> this? <br /> Ms. O'Sullivan replied, Yes. Public Safety and the Chiefs. <br /> Committeemember Tim Scott asked, Has the FOP been informed? <br /> Ms. O'Sullivan replied, Yes, we mentioned it when the Mayor met with them mid-July. <br /> Committeemember Tim Scott asked, Was there any reaction from them? <br /> Ms. 0' Sullivan replied, No. Not really. <br /> Committeemember Jo M. Broden stated, The only question I have is scope and permission and I <br /> might not have that in terms of what are we looking for. Has that been sketched out anywhere? <br /> Did I miss that in the presentation? <br /> Ms. O'Sullivan replied, No, that's okay. So, we are in the middle of a contract negotiation right <br /> now. This appropriation, in terms of the scope would be to either make it very large or smaller. <br /> So, the$180,000 would be if we went all in on the entire thing. What we're basically looking at is <br /> an assessment of the policies, procedures, processes, structures, training, staffing and technology <br /> for the Police Department on use of force, body worn cameras via street policing, accountability, <br /> community engagement and participation.Then other topics that you might identify.Also,the idea <br /> is to identify all the great things that the Police Department is doing and then also take any <br /> recommendations for improvements that they might find. <br /> Committemember Jo M. Broden asked, How does this incorporate the meetings that are currently <br /> being held that you're inviting the public to? <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY 1 INNOVATION INCLUSION 1 EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227W.Jefferson Bvld i South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov <br /> 2 <br />