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. } T Personnel and Finance Committee 2005 South Bend Common Council The March 9, 2005 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Kelly, Puzzello, Varner, Pfeifer and Kuspa; Mayor Stephen Luecke, Executive Director of Community and Economic Development Sharon Kendall; Beth Leonard, Tom Skarbek, Fire Chief Luther Taylor, Assistant Fire Chief Richard Switalski, Rahmond Director of Public Works Gary Gilot, Rahmond Johnson, Don Inks, Jack Dillon, City Engineer Carl Littrell, Director of the Division of Community Development Pam Meyer, Bill Carlton, Police Chief Thomas Fautz, Assistant Police Chief Rick Kilgore, Dennis Andres of the Morris and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member Kelly noted that the committee is composed of Council Members Varner, Kuspa, White and himself as Chairperson. Council Member Kelly then called upon Mayor Luecke to provide a presentation on the proposed capital budget set forth in Bill No. 13-05. Mayor Luecke noted that approximately a week ago he gave a brief summary on the proposed capital budget. A substitute bill will be filed since the original filing shows amounts which have already been appropriated which are bolded in the attachment (copy attached). Mayor Luecke noted that he made an announcement earlier today that the"plug had been pulled on Erskine". Mayor Luecke then highlighted major projects. Under Administration and Finance, the $2 million for the Colfax Garage purchased by TRANSPO for a total of$ 4 million will result in $200,000 payments for the next 20 years. He noted that remaining $2 million will be used for demolition work of the old stamping plant. In response to a question from Council Member Kelly, Don Inks noted that the Baker&Daniels office project& garage is proceeding with current discussions addressing bids for air rights. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mayor Luecke stated that this project will not take place at the old Osco site, and that they are continuing discussions with the principals of the Chocolate Factory. Sharon Kendall added that they have streamlined their proposal and a meeting is schedule for March 24th. Under the police expenditures, it was noted that it will be used for equipment for the squad cars and digital cameras. Mr. Gilot added that GIS and GPS upgrades are needed and will enhance operations. In response to a questions from Council Members Kelly and.Kuspa,Mayor Luecke noted that the Work force Diversity Initiative will work with Dismaas in assisting ex-prisons back into the workforce; and that reports are filed annually. March 9,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -page 1-