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Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> September 4, 2001 <br /> Page 4 <br /> Council President Pfeifer noted that the cost of relocation would be expensive and is an additional <br /> factor to consider. <br /> Ms. Bonham noted that the first floor has 33,000 square feet with common areas, plus the storage <br /> space on Lafayette Boulevard. <br /> Dr. Varner noted that the Auburn museum utilizes old buildings and includes old proto-types as <br /> part of their exhibits. <br /> The Council Attorney inquired about whether the museum pursues grant monies. Ms. Bonham <br /> stated that because the museum has lost its accreditation, it limits the grants for which it can apply. <br /> She did not however that the museum has received Build Indiana funds and other funds at the state <br /> and federal levels in the past. <br /> 2002 Internal Service Fund-Liability Insurance Reserve (Fund # 226) <br /> 2001 Budget: $ 1,770,774 Expenditure increase: 9.5 % <br /> 2002 Budget: $ 1,938,436 Total expenditure increase: $ 167,692 <br /> Tom Skarbek provided a handout addressing the cost of preventive maintenance which was asked <br /> when the Police budget was reviewed. <br /> Safety & Risk Specialist Keegan Rauen made the budget presentation. Keegan will continue to <br /> spend more time in the fields. He noted that Gibson Insurance is under contract pursuant to a <br /> consulting contract. <br /> Council Member Coleman requested a breakdown of worker compensation claims <br /> by department. Mr. Rauen noted that Solid Waste had the greatest number of claims with 45 <br /> being filed last year. <br /> Council Member Aranowski noted that an additional $ 18,000 has been proposed for consultant <br /> fees & loss control fees; with this line item going from $ 89,000 to $ 107,000. Mr. Rauen noted <br /> that Gibson is involved with many legal areas and air sample monitoring. <br /> Dr. Varner questioned how the $ 107,000 fee amount was developed and how the <br /> additional $ 18,000 was calculated since it appears to be a 20 % increase in one <br /> year. He noted that he believes that Gibson receives additional consulting fees <br /> beyond the workers compensation consulting fees. <br /> Mr. Skarbek stated that he would check into the Gibson consulting contracts and <br /> report back to the committee. <br /> Mayor Luecke commended Keegan Rauen for keeping the City focused on safety, especially in <br /> light of the tragedy of two years ago. <br /> 2002 Internal Service Fund-Self-Funded Employee Benefits (Fund # 711) <br /> 2001 Budget: $ 7,408,950 Expenditure increase: 18.9 % <br /> 2002 Budget: $ 7,867,522 Total expenditure increase: $ 1,248,754 <br />