Appropriating $18,000 from Federal Assistance Grant Various Code Enforcement Programs

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Thomas J. Brunner, Jr. City Attorney Robert M. Parker Chief Deputy CITY of PETER SOUTH J. NEMETH, BEND Mayor COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 November 2, 1976 South Bend Common Council County -City Complex 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Members of the Common Council: Q��vOIUT/pN� /cam W Z � z s ,a /NDION 2191284 -9241 The legal intern program continues to be an invaluable resource for the Department of Law. Not only do the interns supplement the Deputy Attorneys workload by researching questions of law, but also they handle numerous citizen complaints and requests. As a result of the interns work, our attorneys are able to spend their time on more complex matters that regularly involve our Department. I think it is obvious that this program is essential if the Department of Law is to render competent service to the City. I am, therefore, requesting $18,000 out of revenue sharing funds for 1977 to fund their salaries. This is the exact amount we operated with last year, and will again enable us to employ legal interns on a full -time basis over the summer months. I am in support of the step system of salary allocation -- Intern I, II and III with salaries of $3.50, $4.00 and $4.50 per hour based upon their experience and time in the Legal Department. Such a system is set out in South Bend Ordinance No. 5990 -76. This scale is to commensurate with salaries paid by both public agencies and private law firms, and will serve to foster initiative and competency. There is no doubt in my mind that the legal intern program is crucial for the Department of Law to perform all the duties that fall within its province. Your support for this request is greatly appre- ciated. Very �i_,ruly yours, Thomas Bruinf,e Jr. � -.__. City Attos' y TJBjr /klh