09-19-05 Personnel & Finance and Health & Public Safety

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Council Member Kuspa, a member of the City Advisory Negotiating Team made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Substitute Bill No. 50-05 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member White then called for a presentation on Substitute Bill No. 51-05. Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, the Council's Agent/Negotiator, stated that Substitute Bill No. 51-05 sets forth the"If Ratified"Offer which was presented to the FOP Negotiating Team by the City Advisory Negotiating Team in their meeting of September 15th. As a result of the ratification vote the ordinance is drafted to reflect a 2% increase effective January 1, 2006 with an additional 1% increase being prorated for the last six(6)months of that year; a 2.5% increase in 2007; and a 3.5% increase in 2008. Additionally the proposed ordinance would make increase recommended by the Police Administration which address increase shift incentives; seniority shift incentives; would create new specialty pays for Uniform Crime Scene Technicians, Uniform Sergeant Prop-pay, and the Rapid Response Team (CUT); as well as increase pay for the field training officers. The Tuition Reimbursement Program would be expanded to include reimbursement of 50% of tuition costs for a "C" up to $500. In light of DROP, the ordinance would permit a new lateral entry bonus ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 for qualified persons from other law enforcement departments who wish to join the South Bend Police Depai tinent. She noted that professionalism of all members of the City Advisory Negotiating Team; the Fire Chief and Police Chief and their staff; and the negotiating teams representing the sworn members of the police and fire departments; and recommended that the joint committees recommend the substitute bill favorably to Council. City Attorney and Board of Public Safety Agent Charles Leone noted that the negotiations were creative and that they will be ongoing with regard to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mayor Luecke thanked the team members, noting that this is a difficult financial year for the city. He stated that the team operated in good faith and that their was open discussion by all. Police Chief Thomas Fautz stated that he was impressed by both sides, noting that the FOP is dedicated to doing what must be done to make the department better. Council Member White, a member of the City Advisory Negotiating Team thanked the members of all of the negotiating teams for their efforts. She noted that it is a tough year with regard to financial resources. She noted that their was openness and professionalism throughout. She thanked everyone involved in the process,noting that it required a significant time commitment. Council Member Rouse made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Substitute Bill No. 51-05 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Fire Union Lodge# 36 President Ken Marks noted that he was"personally vilified" as a result of "derogatory marks"make about him. He stated that he did not intimidate anyone and that he has always told the good and the bad. He stated that he will "not sugar coat" a situation and that the bottom line always be the truth. Dr. Varner noted that he had been in contact with a firefighter recently and that he remarked that Mr. Marks was always"straight forward" in his remarks with regard to the proposed package. September 19,2005 Joint Committee Meeting of the Health&Public Safety Committee and the Personnel&Finance Committe-Page 2-