02-10-03 Personnel & Finance, Public Works and Property Vacation

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• Qommitt* litoorts iiitroormel an jrtnatxct tommitt* joint ettng of the Vtroonitti anb fivatti Qommittgt ant tbt 1Dubitt ' Jor z an Vropertv Vacation ( ommttWe The February 10, 2003 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member James Aranowski at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Kirsits, Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kelly, Coleman, Kuspa and White; Mayor Stephen Luecke, Community and Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, City Controller Rick 011ett, City Attorney Charles Leone,Director of the Division of Economic Development Don Inks, Larry Magliozzi, Timothy Williams, Bob Mathia, John Oxian, Terry Bland of the fouth to% tribunt, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Aranowski noted that the committee members for this year include Council Members King,Kelly, Varner and himself. Council Member Aranowski then called for a presentation on Bill No. 4-03 which is a proposed ordinance which would approve parking rates for parking garages and parking lots operated by the Board of Public Works. • Timothy Williams of Community &Economic Development made the presentation. He presented and reviewed a one-page handout (copy attached). He noted that the parking rates have not been increased since 1987 and that the rates are necessary to address the financial shortfalls. Council President White inquired about the special events rates increasing from $2.00 to $5.00. Mr. Mathia of Community & Economic Development stated that the increase is necessary to address the personnel costs. He also noted that the Marriott charges $5.00 for special event parking. Dr. Varner inquired whether the garages are at full capacity and whether the Marriott is at full capacity. Mr. Mathia stated that the roofs on the parking garages are available and he noted that he did not have any information on the Marriott. Dr. Varner stated that if others are charging more than the City and if we are looking for more revenue, that based on the comparison of parking rates to other cities that it appears that the requested rates are justified. Mr. Mathia added that the increased costs of security is also being addressed by the proposed increase in rates. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member King that Bill No. 4-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Aranowski then called for a presentation on Bill No. 10-03 which would amend 00 Chapter 2, Article 17 of the South Bend Municipal Code by the addition of new section 2-206 entitled"Deposit Required Prior to Advertisement for Sale of Land".