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Pr -- Page 2. Personnel and Finance Committee He also noted that Resolution No. 9-B would be the companion Resolution wnereby the City would merely be setting forth a policy encouraging City residents but not mandating such a requirement. Councilman Serge noted the calls he had received regarding "double-dipping" . Mr. Vance noted that a bill this evening would permit a policeman to retire and fill a position which would be civilianized. Councilman Beck spoke in favor of the bill to repeal the residency requirements. Mr. Vance noted that the City Administration would be speaking in opposition to the bill. He stated that the Legal Department had done research and found the ordinance was legally defensible. He further noted that South Bend is the only City in Indiana that has such a residency requirement. Councilman Puzzello noted concern of why the City Administration had taken such a long time to address the lack of compliance with the ordinance with lower administrative individuals. Mr. Vance responded that the City had checked drivers licenses and HMO mailings. He believed that the number may be greater than nine individuals. Councilman Beck again stressed that the City Administration had taken too long to enforce the ordinance. Councilman Zakrzewski questioned the terminology in the companion resolution which referred to promotions. Councilman Voorde stated that the resolution addressing residency only affect hiring. The Council Attorney noted that the concept of requiring residency for City positions is a legally defensible concept. However, she stated that the implementation of the law would be flawed based on not only the number of individuals not in compliance, but also in the time it has taken for the City to seek compliance. Some estimates are six years or more. Following further discussion Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Paszek that Bill No. 28-86 go to Council without a recommendation. The motion passed. Bill No. 29-86 was then reviewed by the Committee. The bill would establish a new position entitled police armorer. This would be the individual charged with overseeing all ammunition in the department as well as the target practice area. The City would be taking a retiring policeman and hire him in a civilian position. Following discussion by the Committee Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Paszek that Bill No. 29-86 go to Council favorably. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4 : 00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ann Puzzello, Chairman