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Dr. Varner then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Rouse that Substitute Bill No. 40-05 be recommended unfavorably to Council. The vote failed 2-2. Council President Pfeifer then voted in light of the tie vote and voted in opposition to the motion. The motion failed 3-2. Council Member Rouse then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Substitute Bill No. 40-05 be sent to Council without a recommendation. Council Member White then called for a presentation on Operation Safe Neighborhoods geographic areas. Police Chief Fautz and Assistant Chief Rick Kilgore noted that calls for service from 01-01-04 through 12-31-04 were reviewed. The map (copy attached with a larger version being on file with the Office of the City Clerk) reflects the higher concentrations of assaults, car jackings, thefts, etc. The areas indicate where it would be best to have police officers living in the area as part of the program. The Chief stated that crime appears to have been reduced due to police presence in several other areas. In response to a question from Council Member White, Chief Fautz stated that currently twenty (20)police officers are participating in the program. In response to a question from Council President Pfeifer, Chief Fautz stated that there are no major shifts in light of the raw data reviewed. Council Member Dieter noted that four (4) officers have received the financial incentive in the past but would not under the new map under consideration. He inquired if the program is an officer retention program since the number of police officers participating has decreased by 57% since the program's inception in 1994. Council Member Rouse inquired if the program is efficient and whether it is making the neighborhoods safer of the Chief.; and also inquired whether the Chief lives within the city. Chief Fautz stated that he believes that it is assisting in making neighborhoods safer, and that he does not live in the city. Council Member Rouse suggested that the program should be brought up to all new recruits. Dr.Varner inquired whether the bonus of$1,500 is making a positive impact and whether a high bonus was ever considered. Chief Fautz stated that some officers do locate mount city because of the program, and was unaware of any discussion on increasing the dollar Council Member White stated that in light of the other agenda items that the committee would have to move on to the next topic,however that be She thanked Chiecommittee autz fortthe to continue discussion on Operation Safe Neighborhoods. information and proposed map. July 25,2005 Health and Public Safety Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 5-