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Page 2 . Personnel and Finance Committee The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 128-86 which would appropriate $33.7 ,000 from the Liability Insurance Premium and Reserve Fund, to cover various obligations in the self-insurance department budget . It was noted that liability and property expenses were higher than anticipated when the initial budget was prepared. Following discussion Councilman Paszek made a motion seconded by Councilman Serge that Bill No. 128-86 go to Council favorably. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No . 129-86 which would appropriate the sum of $227 , 000 from the Garage Fund for 1986 to help cover lease payments. It was projected that revenues would be increased by approximately $7 ,000 per year. Following discussion, Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that Bill No. 129-86 go to Council favorable. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 136-86 which would appropriate $ 184 , 415 from the Centry Center Operating Fund for the purpose of defraying unanticipated costs for 1986 .. Mr. Brian Redman and Mis Rowell were present to review the Bill. It was noted that the redecorating of various suites , the Service America Corp . lease payments and the State Board of Accounts cutbacks necessitated the overall appropriation. Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that Bill No . 136-86 go to Council favorably. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No . 137-86 which would amend Chapter 4 of the South Bend Municipal Code regulating licensing of businesses . Carol Sanders noted that the overall licensing would require increases in the amounts of 10% to 25% overall for all City licenses other than animal or charitable solicitation. She also noted that certain clarifications in certain areas would be made such as open air stands . She gave the example as "Port-A-Pit" were currently being considered as open-air stands. Under the new language they would become itinerate restaurants were the specific language addressing seating would be amended to begin with zero . It was noted that the proposed amendment would generate approximately $11 , 659. 90 if approved by the Council. It was further noted that the last time the licenses were increased was in 1981 . Councilman Puzzello questioned whether an overall increase for laundromat operators was justified. Following a brief explanation by Carol Sanders , the Council Attorney noted that the costs involved with regard to electrical inspections and specifically the Fire Department were involved in such licensing procedures . She also noted that the lawsuit in Starke County several years ago upheld that both the City had the right to regulate in this area and that the fees at that time were reasonable. Carolyn Pfotenhauer of the Legal Department confirmed the remarks of the Attorney. •