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Personnel and. Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, August 8, 1985 page 2--- Councilman Beck stated that she believed that the citizens of South Bend should not have to pay double taxes for animal control. She voiced concern that the Humane Society does not itemize its costs . Councilman Puzzello questioned whether the County pays their fair share of these costs. Councilman Braboy questioned the monitoring of the clean-up crews and noted her dissatisfaction with much of the mowing work. She also stated that the automobile repair ordinance needed more teeth in it and better enforcement. Councilman Zakrzewski noted that he would provide a list of problem areas in his district. In response to a question from Councilman Serge, it was noted that the City could begin enforcement of the abandoned vehicle ordinance when the vehicles are left 30 days on private property and 72 hours on public property. Councilman Serge noted a problem with an abandoned vehicle on McCarthy Street. JUNK VEHICLES Page 81 $21,600 up 66.1% from $12,900 in 1985 Mrs. Barnard noted that revenue is collected to help offset this budget. HEARING OFFICER page 33 $29-, 002 up 2. 9% from 1985 It was noted that Larry Clifford has been used as a special hearing officer, and that to date he has not billed the City for his services. MAYOR Page 1 $124 , 764 up 8.2% from 1985 Mr. Vance reviewed the budget in light of the Mayor' s absence and Mr. Hartzer being unavailable. Councilmen Serge and Beck noted that the Mayor needs more money for promotion. The receptionists are budgeted in the Controller' s budget. They now use two persons on a split-time arrangement. Coun- cilman Beck noted that a travel claim policy was being requested by the State Board of Accounts. ,CITY CONTROLLER Page 2 '$2, 437-,-1.32 up 13.4% FROM 1985 Mr. Vance noted that they have one person less for next year. The events coordiantor at $16 ,268 would be a new position, and that there would be 2 and 1/2 people in events. Carol. Sanders then reviewed the proposed budget. She noted a concern in computer programming requests due to the demand. HUMAN RIGHTS Page 30 $60, 789 and increase of 5. 8'. % over 1985 Councilman Puzzello noted that she would be in contact with Larry Johnson regarding the possibility of adding age discrimination to our local ordinance. Approximately one-half of their entire budget