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Personnel and Finance Committee September 6, 2000 Page 2 pay check for insurance coverage. She noted that the FOP inquired into a better program and that the Gibson group was consulted during the last police negotiations. She noted that the City is providing very competitive rates and that the City is breaking even in this area,but barely. Dr. Varner noted that a recent §OU#t Otra tttribttltt article noted that the Gunn case settled for$ 25,000. Cathy Roemer stated that the two (2) individuals hurt in the Gunn case have not yet settled. Dr. Varner inquired whether the City contacted the newspaper to advise them that their article was incorrect and was advised that no formal notification was made to them. Cathy Roemer also noted that the gun show case has resulted in payments of$ 108,000 for attorney fees and an additional $ 300,000 settlement for lost revenue. She noted that the City is still negotiating with the Sears family. Council Member Aranowski inquired whether the Gibson Group would be available as a resource for the upcoming police negotiations in 2001, noting that insurance becomes a bigger issue each negotiations. Mr. Downes stated that he would be willing to bring in his entire team if necessary upon request. The Council Attorney asked if the City's policy of charging police officers is the norm for other second class cities in Indiana who have police take-home vehicle programs. Mr. Downes stated that he did not know and speculated that many third-class cities are uninsured in this area. The Council Attorney inquired whether the Gibson Group could have information on insurance coverage for take home police vehicle fleets in other second class cities available for next year's police negotiations. Council Member Aranowski recommended that this information be gathered so that the City will be ready by the beginning of the year. Mr. Gibson stated that he would provide whatever services he was directed to provide by the City. Cathy Roemer then provided two (2) handouts (copies attached) the first being the "Workers Compensation Program Analysis Second Quarter Review 1-100 to 6-30-00" and the "Self-Insurance Paid Liability Claims 2nd Quarter" which had been previously requested by the Committee. In response to a question from Council Member Aranowski, Mr. Downes stated that he would recommend increased contact with department heads with regard to losses over the next quarter. He stressed that department heads need to be more involved. Dr. Varner inquired about the police department civilian injuries listed as 8 on the pie chart on page 4. Cathy Roemer noted that there have been two (2) claims in this area. Mr. Gibson stated that he would get back to the Committee on this question noting the classification or figures may be incorrect. Council Member Aranowski that all members of the Gibson Group for coming to the Committee meeting and providing an overview of their services. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU (FUND # 101-0407): Bonnie Strycker,Director of the Youth Service Bureau then provided multiple handouts to