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• Otuuuut to Er pmt lb tip Mammon (gamut of tlir fdttg of f3nutli Tired: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The April 14 , 1986 meeting of the Committee of the Whole of the Common Council 'was called to order by Council President Beverlie Beck at 4 :55 p.m. in the Council ' informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Puzzello, Barcome, Zakrzewski, Braboy, Serge, Voorde, Pa.szek, Beck and Taylor; Doug Carpenter, City Clerk Irene Gammon, Joann Haper, Carol Sanders, Michael Vance, members of the news media and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand Councilman Beck noted that the purpose of the meeting was to listen to the request of City Clerk Irene Gammon with regard to computer needs for her office. Mrs. Gammon noted that since 1981 she has requested computer services. She has been told by the Controller's Office that the computer systems do not "talk with" the -Indianapolis computers with regard to licenses. She noted that such Cities as Elkhart and Muncie have very effective computer programs which address ticketing procedures. She noted that the 'Siate Board of Accounts stated that from 1982 to 1984 the City of South Bend has received 68% of parking ticket collections. This compares to 80% which is the collection rate in Muncie. In response to a question from Councilman Barcome, a 68%- re-turn represents approximately $90,000 of revenue. Mrs. Gammon noted that through the use of the magnetic tape letters go out within a.. month in the Muncie system. She stated that for the, City of South Bend oftentimes letters are six to eight months after the ticket was issued. She noted that over 500 snow tickets had to be • issued through her department because the Legal Department was too busy. She also noted that a copy of the ticket must be filed and upon payment the cross-check system is to be implemented at the request of the State Board of Accounts. She noted that a hard drive system was needed and compatability with the Indianapolis computer. She stated that she has seen the system in Code Enforcement which has seven (7) computers and five (5) printers with two (2) printers on order. She also noted that the Engineering Department is networked. Mrs. Gammon concluded that for over six (6) years she has received . nothing with regard to assisting her in the parking ticket area. Councilman Beck noted that the parking ticket area could be a money making operation. Mr. Vance noted that it is income producing. Councilman Barcome noted that if the system could be improved income could be increased by over one-third. FREE PRESS PUBLISHING CO.