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Chief Fautz stated that the projected cost to cover Notre Dame football game traffic control in 2006 is $113,000 to cover 3,267 hours. He noted that most police departments get reimbursed by the university for such detail based on a recent survey conducted by his department. Dr. Varner inquired whether anyone has asked Notre Dame this year. Council Member White stated that in light of a new President at Notre Dame that it would be beneficial to have the conversation now, noting that it was an excellent time to put this issue on the table. Division Chief Kilgore noted that County police, Mishawaka Police and State Police are also involved at football games. Council President Pfeifer inquired whether anyone from the University of Notre Dame asked the city if covered could be provided for an additional football game. Mr. Pinckert stated that he inquired of Sgt. Kraus who coordinates traffic detail and he confirmed that there would be a 7th game. Following discussion, Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Council Member Kelly, as Chairperson of the Personnel and Finance Committee, contact the administration of the University of Notre Dame so that discussions on covering the costs of traffic control for Notre Dame home football games by the University could take place. The motion passed. Council Member Kelly stated that he would follow-up and asked the Council Attorney to draft the initial correspondence to Notre Dame for his review. Council Member White asked if the projected cost for automobile gasoline was realistic. Mr. Pinkert stated that the figure is based on $1.75 per gallon. Tom Skarbek noted that Central Store purchases gasoline in bulk. Dr. Varner suggested that the amount be increased by $ .50 per gallon, noting that for 240,000 gallons that would be an increased cost of$120,000. Council Member Kirsits inquired about the reimbursable items and in particular which ones were reimbursed by the state and those reimbursed by the federal government. Mr. Pinckert noted that often grants come in after the budget process is completed and those are not listed for income/expense purposes; and then reviewed the line-item listing. Mr. Pinckert stated that the proposed budget reflects decreases in Special Duty pays and Critical Duty Pays; and noted that PERF is being increased by $72,000. He further noted that the largest increase of$507,000 is for health insurance. Supplies are proposed at"zero net", and that he too has reservations about the gasoline projected costs. Under other services the utilities for the remodeled Central Police Station will add an additional 15%. The electric bill for the month of July was $10,000, and there will be insufficient funds for gas and electric this year. A total of August 15,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -page 3-