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11 would outweigh the gains in a city the size of South Bend. City Controller Joseph Kernan stated that he was in agreement with the concept of a dedicated fund, however in light of the property tax freeze he desired more flexibility as to the use of such moves. He noted that $50, 000 had been included in this year' s budget as miscellaneous revenue. Therefore he preferred that if a dedicated fund would be created that it begin on January 1, 1981, in light of the budgeted miscellaneous revenue. Councilman Crone stated that her Committee was already reviewing the user fees and license fees, and noted that many have not been adjusted since 1962. Some of the loss could be gained by these rates being adjusted. Councilman McGann suggested that the dedicated fund be started on September 1, 1981, thereby giving the Administration the fees collected from April 1st through August 31st at the higher rates. Councilman McGann reinterated that the Council sees an "urgent need" to replace $600, 000 worth of fire equipment, therfore the importance of creating such a dedicated fund to address such a need cannot be underestimated. Councilman McGann noted that he saw the creation of a dedicated fund in the Fire Department as Phase I in the area of Fiscal responsibility.He saw:. Phase II as being the realistic adjustment of other City user fees and licenses. Council Szymkowiak summarized that the Council was putting "half a loaf where it belongs. " Councilman McGann made a motion to recommend favorably the substitute bill as amended to the Council. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. The motion passed unaminously. Councilman Crone requested the Council Attorney to prepare the necessary amendments so that she and the City Controller could review them later in the week. Councilman McGann made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The meeting was adjourned at 6 :20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beverly D. Crone Chairman