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Q4ltt)lttttEe 10Dt: mountZ atxb linatut tantinitt t The September 6, 2001 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Vice-Chairperson, Council Member David Varner at 3:04 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Kelly, Pfeifer, and Varner; Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Director of Budgeting and Financial Reporting Tom Skarbek, City Attorney Charles Leone, Assistant City Attorney Aladean DeRose, Manager of Secretarial Services Mary Ann Myers, Director of Community Affairs Mikki Dobski Shidler, Director of Human Rights Lonnie Douglas, Rev. Michael Mather and Mr. De'Amon Harges of 1412 S. Carroll, South Bend, IN 46613 and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Varner called for a presentation on the Mayor's Budget. 2002 Mayor's Department Budget (General Fund # 101-0101) 2001 Budget: $ 595,641 Expenditure increase: 10.2 % 2002 Budget: $ 656,690 Total Expenditure increase: $ 61,049 Manager of Secretarial Services Mary Ann Myers and Director of Community Affairs Mikki Dobski Shidler made the presentation They noted that the budget reflects one new full-time position for an Events Coordinator at a cost of $ 27,663 for salary and benefits. This person would be used in the pfanmhg and.special'events area. Mikki i3ou'sid Sfiidter noted that the ottice also utilizes a Co-op Student from Adams High School and a Holy Cross College Student who provides six (6) hours of work per week. The department is currently working on new brochures and various customer service projects. Council President Pfeifer suggested that major brochures also be available in Spanish. Manager of Secretarial Services Mary Ann Myers noted that the promotional account has increased from $ 33,630 to $ 40,000 in light of the Olympic Torch Run and the celebration for the Studebaker 150th Building celebrations. It was also noted that the Harley Owners Association will be having their annual meeting in South Bend in 2002. They noted that the additional monies are needed for these events and unexpected events. Council President Pfeifer noted that September 19th is the "National Day of Diversity" which is being widely promoted by Mayor Archer. She inquired of the Mayor's Office what events have been planned. She suggested that the Mayor might considered have activities in the lobby of the County-City Building which might include a Proclamation. Mr. Lonnie Douglas, Director of Human Rights, noted that the Diversity Workshop will be sponsored by the Human Rights Commission and will be held on September 20th. 2002 Board of Safety Budget (General Fund # 101-0103) 2001 Budget: $ 10,200 Expenditure increase: 0% 2002 Budget: $ 10,200 Total Expenditure increase: $ 0 Director of Budgeting and Financial Reporting Tom Skarbek then reviewed the Board of Safety