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T +J 4Comaiticir t: Personnel and Finance Committee go the Common Council of tie Clip of foutb The August 26, 1996 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Steve Luecke at 4:45 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Kelly, Varner, 7akrzewski, Coleman, Broden,Washington, and Pfeifer; Richard Nussbaum, Kevin Horton, Louanna Hummel, Don Porter,Jim Czerzniak, Bernie Kisch,Marge Shalman, Chief Luther Taylor, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 67-96 which would amend Ordinance No. 8269-92 regarding ambulance/medical user fees. Chief Taylor made the presentation. Chief Taylor noted that the bill would increase the quarterly and annual transfers from the EMS Capital Fund to the General Fund from $38,500 to $62,500. This would result in the annual transfer of being raised from $142,000 to$250,000 each year. Chief Taylor noted that the South Bend Fire Department now provides all 911 service to the University of Notre Dame through a contractual arrangement. Council Member Zakrzewski questioned why the change was needed. He was advised that this was discussed between the Fire Department and the City Controller's office and is directly related to a percentage of total revenue anticipated each year. It was also noted that the collection rate for ambulance bills is approximately 76% with the national average being 68%. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer, that Bill No. 67-96 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Kevin Horton noted that further information with regard to these funds would be given during the budget reviews which will begin on or about September 4. Chief Taylor also noted that the headphone sets which were demonstrated to the Common Council approximately 6 to 7 weeks ago have been very positively received by the department and that the firefighters are very excited about this upcoming purchase. The committee then reviewed Bill No. 68-96 which would appropriate one-half million dollars from the City of South Bend General Fund to the College Football Hall of Fame Operating Fund. Kevin Horton made the presentation. He noted that the Football Hall of Fame is continuing to be develop a business planning process for the past several months. The City overestimated the fundraising targets as well as the nature of sponsorships. Currently renting is preferred over purchasing by associations. He stated that the Football Hall of Fame must have more national exposure. In order to do this there must be a development fund and customer service representative, a stronger national promotion campaign,other markets must be tapped,and the NFF must become a willing partner. The NFF has committed to provide $1,000,000 over the next two years. Mr. Horton also noted that educational programs are needed and better marketing to all school systems. Ticket surcharges on a rotating game basis are also ideas being considered. He stressed