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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK <br /> hundred-dollar ($2,500) residency bonus. The bill also eliminates the third-class firefighter <br /> position and raises the starting pay for recruits from forty-eight thousand dollars($48,000)to fifty- <br /> six thousand dollars($56,000). This adjustment comes because of successful negotiations, leading <br /> to a one-year contract between the union and the fire department. <br /> Eric Griffin, President of Local 362 Portage Fire Fighters Union, expressed gratitude to the <br /> Council during salary negotiations. <br /> Committee Member Rachel Tomas Morgan inquired about longevity pay for firefighters with <br /> over twenty-five (25)years of service, specifically, whether it is awarded at the twenty-five (25)- <br /> year mark or upon retirement. <br /> Eric Griffin clarified that it will be granted after completing twenty-five (25)years and will be <br /> provided as an annual stipend, as this milestone is tied to the pension base. <br /> Committee Member Tomas Morgan also asked about longevity pay for those with less than <br /> twenty-five (25)years of service. Griffin explained that different tiers exist for varying years of <br /> service, noting that the twenty-five (25)-year increase was the only adjustment made during these <br /> negotiations. <br /> Committee Member Canneth Lee expressed appreciation for the long hours dedicated to <br /> facilitating these meetings and expressed hope for even greater collaboration next year. He noted <br /> that prior to these negotiations, their union was ranked forty second (42"d) in the state for salary <br /> but has now moved up to sixteenth(16th). This improvement is expected to lead to an increase in <br /> recruitment efforts. <br /> Committee Chair Niezgodski held the public hearing, and nobody spoke. <br /> Committee Member Lee motioned to send Substitute Bill No. 61-24 to the Committee of the <br /> Whole with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Committee Member Karen <br /> White and carried by a vote of six (6) ayes, with one (1) committee member absent. <br /> Committee Chair Sheila Niezgodski -Aye Committee Vice Chair Troy Warner—Aye <br /> Committee Member Canneth Lee -Aye Committee Member Rachel Tomas Morgan—Aye <br /> Committee Member Karen L. White -Aye Citizen Member Ross Deal -Absent <br /> Citizen Member Angela Smith-Aye <br /> With no further business, Committee Chair Niezgodski adjourned the Personnel & Finance <br /> Committee meeting at 4:12 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> j4u- ,t/ ' <br /> Sheila Niezgodski, Committee Chair <br /> NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS <br /> Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. <br /> Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible <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 />