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Cover Letter to Substitute Bill No.56-10 <br /> October 22,2012 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • Would establish a special duty pay for Certified Meth Technicians in light of the <br /> training and certifications which are necessary and needed in light of this growing <br /> public safety concern; and would increase the special duty pay for the Uniform <br /> Crime Scene Technicians whose services are critical to successful prosecution in <br /> court. <br /> • Would maintain several important programs previously established, such as the <br /> Tuition Reimbursement Program and various on-call duty pays for qualifying <br /> officers and sworn members of the South Bend Police Department. <br /> The City Advisory Negotiating Team would like to thank the Negotiating Team representing the <br /> Fraternal Order of Police South Bend Lodge No. 36, and in particular their Spokesperson and attorney <br /> Mr. Leo T. Blackwell, for their hard-work and dedication to the negotiating process. Because of their <br /> leadership, the ratification vote of the rank and file members of the FOP overwhelming,approved the <br /> City's last, best and final offer by a 98%margin. <br /> Substitute Bill No. 56-10 reflects the goals and objectives jointly established by the South Bend <br /> Common Council, the Board of Public Works, the Police and City Administration. <br /> We respectfully request the unanimous passage of this proposed ordinance. Thank you. <br /> Most sincerely, <br /> it',";/:...it_..,-,-..z.z44 <br /> Karen L. White <br /> Council Member at Large <br /> y ' •vi . Negotiating Team Member <br /> Tim Scott <br /> 1St District Council Member <br /> City Advisory Negotiating Team Member <br /> ....e C....--4 ' -1.--.-----k <br /> Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand <br /> Council's Agent <br /> Attachment ..__ <br /> Filed In C4110e,s. Office <br /> OCT 2�/ry012 <br /> L Ii. I <br /> CITY CLERK,SOU Ili SEND,IN <br />