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Public Safety Committee August 14, 1989 Page 2 Following further discussion Council Member Niezgodski made a motion seconded by Council Member Puzzello that item no. 14 entitled Body Removal $100.00 be struck from the ordinance. The motion passed. Council Member Zakrzewski then questioned the transfer of $142,000 over a quarterly basis from the Dedicated Fund. The Chief noted that this would increase to $154, 000 after 1989. The Chief stated that he believed that this was a better method as oppossed to the percentage basis and would allow many capital improvements. It was noted that the non-transport fee is suggested to be deleted in light of the fact that it is difficult to charge individuals who do not initiate the call to the City. It was further noted that there is no charge for first aid administered on the scene of an accident. Council Member Voorde questioned the assignment procedure involving Medicare. Rick Switalski noted that in limited cases the City may consider accepting an assignment whereby the 80% reimbursement from Medicare would be accepted and the 20% remaining would be written off by the City. He noted that the City tried this approximately five years ago and it was determined not to be financially responsible. He noted that Ann Zsymslo is charged with determining on an individual case basis extreme hardship cases and whether assignment would be possible in such instances. Following further discussion Council Member Niezgodski made a motion seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 68-89 as amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 46-89 which would amend Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code addressing defacement and damage to public property. Council Member Slavinskas, the sponsor of the Bill, then highlighted the reasons behind the Bill. He noted that he has received numerous complaints from residents complaining of derogatory graffiti spray painted throughout the City on bridges and various other public places. He anticipates coordinating this effort through. Crime Stoppers. He also noted that the maximum fine would be $50. 00 so that the Ordinance Violations Bureau could be utilized. Council Member Puzzello voiced concern with regard to children who use chalk on sidewalks. Council Member Slavinskas stated that the overall purpose was to get at the more egregious type of graffiti that uses paint, etc. Council Member Soderberg suggested that perhaps the word "sidewalks" could be deleted throughout the Bill. He then made that in the form of a motion seconded by Council Member