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CITY OFSOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK James Mueller, Mayor of South Bend, with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN replied to Councilmember Warner's question,by explaining some of the needs within the City. Councilmember Tim Scott asked Dan Parker to talk about the selection of this fund as opposed to the rainy day fund. Dan Parker explained the differences between the two (2) funds and the monies. Committee Chair White then opened the floor to questions and comments from the Committee and Council Members. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr.made the comment that he would like a way for Council Members to receive money or bill communication from the Mayor's office before the information goes public. Committee Chair White responded by stating the Mayor is present and is taking note of Councilmember Davis Jr.'s comment. Committee Chair White then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the bill. There were none. Committeemember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to send Bill No. 13-20 to full Council with favorable recommendation. Committeemember Jake Teshka seconded the motion which carried by voice vote of four(4) ayes. Bill No. 15-20- Amendment to Ordinance 10685-19,Non Bargaining Salary Ordinance Committeemember Rachel Tomas Morgan,with offices located on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Councilmember Tomas Morgan highlighted some key elements of this bill and then handed the floor over to Mayor Mueller. James Mueller, Mayor of South Bend with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, thanked the Council Members for being proactive and stated the bill amends the salary ordinance for pay to continue for those workers being sent home, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Committee Chair White opened the floor to questions and comments from Committee and Council Members. Councilmember Warner asked if we would still pay someone quarantined. Mayor Mueller responded saying there are moving pieces to work out and made reference to paid leave options. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann asked if those needing to come in and work during the time of shut down would get extra compensation for coming into work. Mayor Mueller responded that it is something under consideration. Mayor Mueller stated they haven't run into this situation yet. Committee Chair White then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the bill. There were none. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 2