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•CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br />Councilmember Rachel Tomas -Morgan inquired about an increase in expanding shot spotter <br />within the city. Renata Matousova, Public Safety, with offices at 701 West Sample Street, stated <br />the budget would keep the shot spotter with the same range for the 2021 year. <br />Chair White echoed the need for expansion concerning the shot spotter. Ms. White would like <br />information concerning what the cost would be for the increase. <br />Councilmember Hamann asked where in the budget is the addition of emergency health providers. <br />Mr. Parker replied that there isn't an addition to provide this service. Councilmember Hamann <br />followed up and asked does the amount for body cameras include storage. Mr. Parker stated, yes. <br />He will get more information concerning health services and the storage of video footage to <br />Councilmember Hamann at a later date. <br />Councilmember Lee asked about the extra money not spent from the police athletic league. Mr. <br />Parker replied if there isn't an encumbrance, the money goes back into the fund it came from. <br />Councilman Lee followups with a question concerning adding more technology to shot spotter. <br />Denise Riedl, Director of Innovation and Technology, with offices on the 12th floor of the County - <br />City Building, South Bend, IN, gave a clarifying answer to Councilmember Lee. Ms. Riedl sated <br />will need to talk police department and council more to see what exact interests would be, but there <br />is interest in looking into open items. <br />Councilmember Sharon L. McBride stated she echos Councilman Lees sentiment concerning the <br />shot spotter. <br />Councilmember Troy Warner stated there is a considerable reduction in the budget for stormwater <br />and wastewater. Mr. Horvath replied to the stormwater and wastewater line items and clarified <br />the question. <br />Chair White opened the floor to the public for questions and comments. There were none. <br />Chair White opened the floor to Committee and Council Members for questions and comments. <br />Councilmember Lee asked how will you determine the order of how streets get paved. Mr. <br />Horvath replied his department would be rolling out the plans soon to the council. <br />Councilmember Troy Warner asked Mr. Perri what does it mean for an employee to be furloughed <br />and how many employees are furloughed. Mr. Perri deferred to Mr. Jamecke. He replied the <br />employees are not receiving pay but have health benefits. The number of employees with this <br />status are two (2) from Century Center, seven (7) from the Morris Performing Arts Center, and <br />A.M.S. Global Team is furloughed. <br />Mr. Parker stated Renta had an answer to the amount concerning shot spotter cost. Mr. Parker <br />handed the floor to Renata and she stated shot spotter is the approximate cost of fifty -thousand <br />$50,000 per square mile per year. <br />Chair White asked if some of the shot spotter could be encumbered. Mr. Parker replied that it could <br />be looked into. <br />EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br />455 County -City Building 1227W. Jefferson Bvld. South Bend, Indiana 466011 la 574.235.9221If574.235.91731TTD574.235.5567 I .southoendin.gov <br />3 <br />