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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> Citizen Member Smith asked for clarification regarding Bill No. 50-24 and whether the <br /> Committee should give it a recommendation due to all of the budget presentations not being <br /> completed. <br /> Committee Chair Niezgodski stated that this Bill was given a favorable recommendation in 2023. <br /> The Mayor's Office, City Clerk's Office, Diversity, Compliance, and Inclusion, Common <br /> Council, Transpo, and the Human Rights Commission budget presentations are still to be <br /> presented. <br /> Committee Member Tomas Morgan asked if the presentation could be shared with the Common <br /> Council. <br /> Kyle Willis stated that the presentation would be given to the Council before the full Common <br /> Council meeting. <br /> Committee Vice Chair Warner stated that after the meeting of the full Common Council, State <br /> law requires a vote to be scheduled no earlier than two (2)weeks. Committee Vice Chair Warner <br /> stated a preference of no recommendation moving forward; Mayor James Mueller will be <br /> presenting at the meeting of the Full Common Council. <br /> Committee Chair Niezgodski held the public hearing, and nobody spoke. <br /> Committee Chair Niezgodski stated that the budget vote is scheduled for October 14, 2024. <br /> Committee Vice Chair Warner motioned to send Bill No. 50-24 to the Committee of the Whole <br /> with no recommendation, which was seconded by Committee Member Tomas Morgan and <br /> carried via a vote by voice. <br /> Bill No. 51-24—2025 TRANSPO Budget Appropriation and Property Tax Levy (Public <br /> Hearing Only) <br /> Amy Hill, General Manager & CEO of Traspo, with offices at 1401 South LaFayette Boulevard, <br /> South Bend, IN 46613, gave an overview of the 2025 Transpo budget. Transpo has one hundred <br /> and six (106) employees. Transpo's fixed route and fixed route maintenance are members of the <br /> Amalgamated Transit Union Local 996. There are forty-four (44) employees in the Union. Forty- <br /> three (43) employees have opted out of the union, and eighteen (18) administrative employees. <br /> Transpo operates fifty(50)fixed-route buses and twenty(20)paratransit vans.The paratransit vans <br /> are designed for individuals who may, because of a disability, not be able to ride the regular fixed <br /> route service. There is an application process for that service that requires medical certification. <br /> 2024 is the first (l St) year with one hundred percent (100%) of Transpo's fixed route fleet fueled <br /> by compressed natural gas (CNG). The first (1 St) CNG buses will be eligible for replacement in <br /> 2026. The CNG buses are used for twelve (12) years before being replaced. The paratransit <br /> vehicles can be used for five(5)years before being replaced.The paratransit vehicles have doubled <br /> in cost over the last four (4) years. The CONNECT Transit Plan will start to be implemented in <br /> 2025. A fuel feasibility study is being conducted to be eligible for Federal grants. Technology <br /> upgrades include real-time information, bus tracking, and automated next stop/ American with <br /> Disabilities Act(ADA)announcements in 2025.Amy Hill stated that Transpo has been focused on <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. South Bend,Indiana 46601 p.574.235.9221 f.574.235.9173 www.southbendin.gov <br />