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(lIummtticr Inuit PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OTo tic Comnwn QlouncU of tip (Ong of Out* en): The May 26, 1992 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting room by its Chairperson Council Member Ann Puzzello. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Coleman, Puzzello, Washington, Kelly, Slavinskas Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda; Fire Chief Luther Taylor, Assistance Chief Rick Switalski, John Stancotti, Jeff Jankowski, John Byorni, Don Porter, T. Brooks Brademas, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Puzzello noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 38- •• 92 which proposes new ambulance and medical user fees. Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Assistant Chief Switalski reviewed the Bill. It was noted that a lawsuit is currently pending with regard to the reimbursement aspect of Medicare. It was also noted that Medicare now requires that all items be a base charge whereas in the past they required that each item be listed separately. It was also noted that the average bill for basic life support is $132.78 based on 1991 billings and that the proposed BLS rate would be $150.00. It was noted that in 1991 the advanced life support average billing was $228.98, and that the proposed ALS rate is $250.00. This also noted that 30% of 1991 billings were to individuals 65 year or older. South Bend is in Region II. for Medicare purposes. The City is currently appealing to put St. Joseph County in Region I which would allow higher reimbursement rates. Following further discussion Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by Council President Luecke that Bill No. 38-92 be amended as proposed by Council Member Slavinskas to change the numbering. The motion passed. Council Member Coleman then made a motion seconded by Council President Luecke that amended Bill 38-92 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Puzzello noted that under"miscellaneous business" the committee would be hearing Resolution No. 92-42 addressing a Resolution determining whether it is necessary to lease real property for the South Bend Water Works. Mr. John Stancotti and Mr. Jeff Jankowski made the presentation. It was noted that there was a proper petition form 50 Water Works customers which has been verified which is necessary to initiate the process. It was noted also that the proposed leased is at$10.00 per square foot. Council Member Puzzello voiced concern over money spent and not spent and whether the operation would be moved or not moved. She also voiced concern with regard to ADA compliance. Council Member Coleman stated that he believes that this would be a "prudent interim step" for the Waster Works Department. Tom Brademas spoke in opposition to the proposed resolution. He noted that there is over 300,000 square feet of vacant office space in the Downtown. He also noted that he could provide space at$9.00 per square foot.