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Personnel and Finance Committee September 22, 2003 Page 2 their input and assistance with regard to the budget. 11 Council Member Aranowski then called for a presentation on Bill No. 69-03 which would amend lik Chapter 20, Article 1, Section 20-18 of the South Bend Municipal Code by increasing overtime I parking fines. Tim Williams of Redevelopment made the presentation. He noted that the overtime parking fine would be raised from $5.00 to $10.00 and after fourteen (14) days if not paid would be raised ihr from $15.00 to $20.00;with all rates effective January 1, 2004. He added that they have checked 14 the rates in the cities of Bloomington, Evansville, and Fort Wayne and the new rates would be 1 similar to those in effect in those cities. I i Mayor Luecke noted that several areas in the downtown have been changed form one hour to two low hour at the request of merchants. An ongoing parking study is assessing the needs with the ilk Administration making changes where warranted. !l Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member King that Bill II No. 69-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. i 41/ Council Member Aranowski then called for a presentation on Health Care Costs. o City Controller Rick 011ett noted that this will be the 4th update given to the Council on health care 111 costs. A series of recommendations have been discussed with the Mayor. He noted that Mike I ?* Balsan, Margaret Hartsough, and Susan Wallace would also be a part of this presentation. I It They noted that they met with the Mayor and outlined several significant issues. Mr. Balsan in his power point presentation noted that it would build on what was given originally to the Council. He then reviewed several slides (copy attached), and noted among other things that$140,000 is spent per week on the average for paid claims. The average prescription claim is $32 and the average medical claim in$312.00. Mayor Luecke noted that the costs reflect two (2) primary things, first that a few number of employees have incurred significant costs and 2nd,that there are more claims. A series of potential recommendations were then reviewed (copy attached). Ms. Hartsough stated that the recommendations would be phased in over four (4) years, with the Police Department, Crossing Guards and Non-Bargaining employees having their rates adjusted January 1, 2004;Fire in 2005;and Teamsters in 2007. Ms. Wallace noted that phased in changes to insurance were made in 1998 and 1999; however there is limited ability to impose all of the changes with regard to health care in light of current bargaining agreements in effect with the various unions. Ms Wallace added that having all city employees on one plan results in savings to the city. Mr. 011ett stated that the Teamster contract has a ninety (90) day notice provision. He noted that some of the recommendations may affect decision-making of employees. For example, if an employee substitutes using the emergency room instead of a doctor's office, having a deductible for such an ER visit may result in a behavioral change. He noted that the City pays 90% of $9,094,8432.