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,,.4 u rN e� ; MAR 1 8 2020 <br /> zl`zrA1,14,7 [ GI Y . , ND,IN I <br /> 1865 . <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br /> JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR <br /> OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br /> March 18,2020 <br /> Mr. Tim Scott <br /> President, South Bend Common Council <br /> 4th Floor, County-City Building <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> Re: Amendment to 2020 Salary Ordinance in the Event of an Emergency Declaration <br /> Dear Council President Scott: <br /> The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought to light the need for the City's Executive to have <br /> additional flexibility to ensure the support, safety, and security of City employees. The proposed <br /> amendment to the 2020 Salary Ordinance helps provide that flexibility in the event of a declared <br /> emergency in accordance with I.C. 10-14-3-29 (local declaration) or I.C. 10-14-3-12 (state <br /> declaration). Specifically,the proposed amendment expands the ability for City employees to use <br /> accrued sick leave and also gives the Mayor flexibilityto direct personnel to work remotely while <br /> continuing to receive pay. <br /> These provisions are specific to a declared emergency and further are scheduled to sunset <br /> at the end of 2020 absent Council action to continue them. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> / l4JA <br /> Mayor James Mueller <br />