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Personnel and Finance Committee August 28, 2002 Page 5 Council Member Coleman inquired who the officers were who have retired, noting that they have given long dedicated years of service to our community. The following individuals have retired to date from the South Bend Fire Department Robert A. Badowski William Murphy David M. Dosmann Frederic P. Odusch Forest L. Milbourn Tom Williams Terry Miller Council Member Kirsits inquired whether the Police Department has a 70 year old officer. Chief Bennett stated that Al DeRoo is 70, has 40 years of dedicated service to the department, and is in excellent physical shape. Dr. Varner thanked all of the representatives from the South Bend Police Department for their presentation and candid comments. Building Department 2002 Revenue $1,096,815 Fund # 600 2003 Revenue $1,096,815 2002 Expenditures $1,126,875 2003 Expenditures $1,135,134 Building Commissioner Don Fozo and Fiscal Officer Becky Neese joined the Committee meeting. Tom Skarbek provided a replacement "2003 Budget Summary of Major Changes from 2002 Building Department(Fund#600) (copy attached). Mr. Fozo noted that they are trying keeping their vehicles from 3 years to 4 years. He noted that they are still involved in the computer software maintenance program. Three (3) years ago the building operations were moved to the Lafayette facility. They were required to pay $45,000 for three (3) years for the build-out costs. This amount will be reduced to $10,000 to cover maintenance and utility expenses. Revenue is unpredictable,with the department being $100,000 behind where they were last year at this time. Housing is up 11% in the City of South Bend and down in St. Joseph County by 12%, however the numbers in the city are still low compared to the county. Mr. Fozo provided a copy of the"Commercial Report"(copy attached). Mr. Fozo noted that the University of Notre Dame will soon begin constructing the $70 million Science and Learning Center. In response to a question from Council President Kelly, he was uncertain whether the University had applied for a permit yet on the proposed hotel project. Council Member Pfeifer inquired, given the times, is the Building Department the best it can be in addressing new issues; for example the emergence of ugly signs, double-sided billboards, and more"big city problems". Mr. Fozo stated that his department has utilized the sign ordinance for the removal of exterior signs on Lincolnway. Council Member Pfeifer stated that if the City/, eds to update its rules that it should do so and be