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Committee Report Personnel and Finance Committee September 18, 1996 Page 5 LIABILITY INSURANCE 1996 BUDGETED $1,373,954 1997 REQUESTED $1,387,114 Isabel Gonzolez and Bernard Redman to review their budget. Ms. Gonzolez introduced Mr. Bernard Redman to the Committee. She then reviewed the Annual Report. She noted that with the fatality of Karl Stevens,that IOSHA will have a hearing on that accident next Friday. Education and training will be a focal part of the department. She highlighted participation with the City of Indianapolis which provides building collapse and confined space training for the City of South Bend while the City of South Bend provides river rescue training for the City of Indianapolis on a partnership basis. She also noted several joint ventures involving private industry. The Council Attorney noted that several programs in the Fire Department received regional and national recognition due to the efforts Isabel Gonzolez and her staff. HEALTH INSURANCE 1996 BUDGETED $4,875,773 1997 REQUESTED $4,990,099 Ronalda Minnis then joined the Committee. She reviewed the summary sheets on health insurance and noted that approximately $1,000,000 is in the insurance fund. She noted that several new companies are involved with insurance being bid every three years. She noted that the City is currently in a survey regarding a health and wellness program which the mayor has requested. The Council Attorney again noted that Ronalda Minnis and her staff provided needed information during the Fire Fighter negotiations in a professional and timely manner. MAYOR 1996 BUDGETED $291,175 1997 REQUESTED $357,363 Denise Sanford, the Manager of the Mayor's department, then reviewed the proposed budget. She noted that it reflects the addition of an administrative assistant and that the security system reflects the actual cost. She also noted that the Dues line item is increased since the IACT fees had previously been included in the Controller's budget.