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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/29/06 Board of Public Safety Minutes~~~ PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION NOVEMBER 29.2006 The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:01 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 with President Jesusa Rodriguez present. Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford, Patrick D. Cottrell and Bruce J. BonDurant were present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Thomas Fautz, and Fire Chief Luther Taylor. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`h Floor County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ' Board members discussed the following item(s) from that list: - Addition to the Agenda -Police President Rodriguez stated there was an addition to the Agenda for the Police Department requesting an extended Medical Leave. - Minutes Mr. Cottrell noted an error in the minutes on page 114 in the first paragraph that stated that he was present for the Special Meeting. It was noted that Mr. Cottrell was not present for the Special Meeting of November 20, 2006. - Resolutions 69-2006 -Fiscal Plans/Annexations -Drake Annexation Area Chief Taylor stated that the Fire Department had no problems with access. Chief Fautz did not have any concerns with coverage by the Police Department. - Resolutions 70-2006 -Fiscal Plans/Annexations -Stadium Village Annexation Area Mr. Bodnar stated there was some concern about Police and Fire access in the Stadium Village Annexation Area. Chief Taylor stated he was not aware of any concerns and did not see a problem with Fire Department access. Chief Fautz stated the Police Department had no concerns with coverage. Mr. Bodnar stated that Mr. Cottrell's employer was opposed to the Stadium Village Annexation Area and recommended that Mr. Cottrell refrain from voting. - Promotion -Police Department Chief Fautz stated there were six good candidates for promotion from the rank of Patrolman to the rank of Corporal effective December 5, 2006. He indicated that Patrolman Anthony Pearson was highly recommended. Chief Fautz stated that Patrolman Billy PeItetier has done a tremendous job, and displayed a positive attitude, in spite of injuries from gun wounds. He noted that Patrolman Mullins and Patrolman Camparone spent time in Iraq. - Correction to Leave of Absence Letter -Police Department Chief Fautz stated that there were seven days missed when they looked up available vacation time for Corporal Anne Schellinger, and they request that her medical leave be extended to include those seven days. - Donations -Police Department Chief Fautz noted that the Police Department will no longer accept donations from bank accounts. All donations must come in directly to the Police Department to meet the requirements of the State Board of Accounts that they show a clean money trail. - Resolution No. 65-2006 -Holiday Schedule Mr. Bodnar stated that the Holiday Schedule is basically the same as previous years. - Resolution No. 71-2006 -Establishing Amounts for Lateral Entry Payments to New Members of the South Bend Police Department. Chief Fautz stated that the above mentioned Resolution was a recruiting tool that would allow the Police Department to pay a maximum bonus of $3,500.00 directly to those individuals found to be eligible and qualified to be a candidate of the South Bend Police Department who had requisite law enforcement experience and certification. The Police Department would save approximately $13,000.00 in training expenses by hiring experienced, certified individuals. - Extended Medical Leave -Police Chief Fautz stated that Sergeant Charles Stokes has exhausted all of his sick time and is in need of surgery. He requested the Board grant Sergeant Stokes an extended medical leave of forty-two (42) calendar days, the maximum allowed. - Promotion -Fire Department The Board agreed to discuss the promotion in their Executive Session. - Monthly Statistical Analysis -Fire Department Chief Taylor stated there were no comments on the Monthly Statistical Analysis. ~, ~ a PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION - Resolution No. 72-2006 - 2007 Holiday Schedule -Fire Department Chief Taylor stated this schedule is the usual holiday schedule. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m. L. Alford, Ivj~rhber ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Public Safety met in Executive Session on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held in the Mayor's Conference Room, 14th Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b) (2) (B) and (b) (6) (A). President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford, Bruce J. BonDurant and Patrick Cottrell were present. Also present were Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Thomas Fautz, and Fire Chief Luther Taylor. Board members did not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. NOVEMBER 29.2006 BOARD PUB SAFETY J o rieuez. Presi en anita Dempsey, Member Patrick D. Cottrell, Member Bruce J. BonDurant, Member NOVEMBER 29.2006 1 OF PUBLIC SAFETY EST: , ~~ ~~~ ~~ ~Lt da M. Martin, Clem` oG Donald L. Alford, N amanita Dempsey, Member` ~/ Pa2trick D. Cottrell, ember Bruce J. BonDurant, Member 1 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 29.2006 The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, with President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald r t "~ ... +~t REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2006 Alford, Bruce J. BonDurant and Patrick D. Cottrell present. Also present were Police Chief Thomas Fautz, Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar. The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`h Floor, County City Building, South Bend, Indiana. ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, and seconded by Ms. Dempsey, the minutes of the Public Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular meetings of the Board held on November 8, 2006, along with a Special Meeting ~ of November 20, 2006 were accepted, with the noted corrections. POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTIONS - CHRISTOPHER CAMPARONE - TIMOTHY CICHOWICZ - GERY MULLINS -ANTHONYPEARSON -BILLY PELLETIER - CHRISTOPHER SLAGER Chief Fautz recommended that Patrolmen Christopher Camparone, Timothy Cichowicz, Gery Mullins, Anthony Pearson, Billy Pelletier, and Christopher Slager be promoted to the rank of Corporal effective December 5, 2006. Chief Fautz stated in a letter to the Board that all of the candidates have met the requirements of the application process of the South Bend Police Department. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the recommended promotions were approved. CORRECTION TO LEAVE OF ABSENCE LETTER -CORPORAL ANNE SCHELLINGER Chief Fautz requested that the Board approve an extended medical leave of absence for Corporal Anne Schellinger of thirty-three (33) calendar days from November 24, 2006 to December 26, 2006. Chief Fautz noted that the correction to the original Leave of Absence letter was to account for seven (7) vacation days that were not accounted for in the original Leave of Absence. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell, and carried, the Extended Leave of Absence was accepted as presented. ACCEPT AND FILE DONATIONS TO THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Thomas Fautz advised the Board of generous donations made to the South Bend Police Department by organizations and businesses in our community. There being no further discussion, upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell, and carried, the donations were accepted and filed. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 65-2006 -HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Chief Fautz stated that this was the normal Police Department holiday schedule. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the following Resolution was approved and adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 65-2006 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is empowered by law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Police Department; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of South Bend that the Police Department holidays be set with certainty. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend: SECTION I. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular schedule, 5 on and 2 off, Monday through Friday, the following holidays shall apply: w r' t~ C ' -R .n .1 v REGULAR MEETING New Year's Day-observed Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day -observed Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Day Officer's Birthday NOVEMBER 29, 2006 Monday, January 1, 2007 Friday, April 6, 2007 Monday, May 28, 2007 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Monday, September 3, 2007 Monday, November 12, 2007 Thursday, November 22, 2007 Friday, November 23, 2007 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 Floating SECTION II. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular work schedule, 6 days on and 3 days off, there shall be no paid holidays. The following dates are designated as Critical Duty Days: New Year's Day Independence Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve Monday, January 1, 2007 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Thursday, November 22, 2007 Monday, December 24, 2007 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 Monday, December 31, 2007 For purposes of the Critical Duty Day stipend, the Critical Duty Day shall start at 6:00 a.m., and last 24 hours. SECTION III. Officers assigned to the South Bend Community School Corporation shall, while so assigned, follow the holiday schedule set by the South Bend Community School Corporation for its clerical Employees. Officers so assigned shall be eligible for Critical Duty Day pay only if assigned to the Uniform Division and otherwise eligible. SECTION IV. To be eligible for a Critical Duty Day stipend, the Officer must either work the entire shift or have suffered an injury on the job which prevents working the entire shift. Any Officer who works recall on a Critical Duty Day, whether voluntary or required, shall receive in addition to overtime pay the normal Critical Duty Day stipend. ADOPTED this 29th day of November, 2006. ATTEST: s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY s/Jesusa Rodriguez s/Donald Alford s/Bruce J. Bondurant s/Juanita Dempsey s/Patrick D. Cottrell ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 71-2006 -ESTABLISHING AMOUNTS FOR LATERAL ENTRY PAYMENTS TO NEW MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT In a memo to the Board, Mr. Bodnar stated that in its salary ordinance passed last year the Common Council authorized lateral entry pay. This is something that was the result of negotiations and which the Police Chief requested. The amount set forth in Section 2(c) authorized a minimum of $1,000.00 and a maximum of $3,500.00. The Council was content to allow the Board of Safety to set up the exact amounts of the payments. The resolution which you will be asked to consider for approval set forth is what the Chief of Police thinks are the appropriate amounts. We can discuss any questions you have on this in the agenda session. 1 1 1 Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the following Resolution was approved and adopted: r ~. REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION N0.71-2006 NOVEMBER 29, 2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING AMOUNTS FOR LATERAL ENTRY PAYMENTS ' TO NEW MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, in 2005 the City's Chief Negotiator and Public Safety Spokesman, Charles Leone, and the City's advisory negotiating team reached an agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police on benefits and wages for police officers in the calendar years 2006, 2007, and 2008; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend in Ordinance No. 9621-OS pursuant to those agreements, authorized lateral entry pay between $1,000 and $3,500 as a one time bonus for individuals found to be eligible and qualified to be a candidate on the South Bend Police Department who had requisite law enforcement experience and certification; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend is authorized pursuant to I.C. 36-8-3-2(d) to adopt rules for the South Bend Police Department; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the South Bend Police Department and its prospective officers to have rules establishing specific amounts of lateral entry payments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND that the following one time bonus payments may be made to any individual who is certified as a police officer in the State of Indiana by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in the following amounts and subject to the following provisions: 1. An officer who is certified as a police officer in the State of Indiana by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) is entitled to receive $1,000; 2. An ILEA certified police officer with more than one (1) but less than three (3) years experience as a police officer in the State of Indiana shall be entitled to an additional $1,000 bonus; 3. An ILEA certified police officer with more than three (3) years experience as a police officer in the State of Indiana shall be entitled to a third $1,000 bonus; 4. Any officer otherwise qualifying as a hostage negotiator, bomb technician, or crime scene technician or possessing similar special skills, shall receive one additional $500 bonus. The Chief of Police is authorized to decide, on behalf of the Board of Public Safety if the certification or skill level is appropriate for the bonus; 5. If the officer has paid his own expenses to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and was not reimbursed by any other employer and was not paid any salary or wages during the ILEA training by municipal corporation, that new officer shall receive, in addition to the $1,000 for certification, an additional $2,000 bonus. 6. The maximum total bonus which any police officer may receive is $3,500. 7. To complete eligibility for payment of the bonus, the officer must serve six (6) months with the South Bend Police Department. 8. Payment of a bonus shall be made in the last regular paycheck of the calendar year and after the completion of the six (6) months. 9. All officers sworn in after January 1, 2006 shall be eligible for the bonus payment. Adopted this 29 day of November, 2006. ~~ C i. 1. i REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 29.2006 CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY s/Jesusa Rodriguez s/Donald Alford s/Juanita Dempsey s/Patrick Cottrell slBruce J. BonDurant ATTEST: s/Linda Martin, Clerk APPROVE REQUEST FOR EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE -SERGEANT CHARLES STOKES Chief Fautz requested that the Board approve a request for an extended medical leave of forty- two (42) calendar days, the maximum allowed, for Sergeant Charles Stokes. Chief Fautz noted that Sergeant Stokes has exhausted all of his sick time, but needed emergency surgery and remains in the hospital. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the request was approved. FIRE DEPARTMENT DENY REQUEST FOR PROMOTION -ENGINEER JAMES BURKUS Chief Taylor submitted a letter recommending the promotion of Engineer James Burkus to Captain. Mr. BonDurant made a motion that the request for promotion of Engineer James Burkus to Captain, be denied. He stated that it was a unanimous vote by the Board. Mr. Alford seconded the motion, and the motion to deny the promotion was carried. FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT -OCTOBER 2006 Chief Luther Taylor submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of October 2006 compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department. A summary is as follows: OCTOBER 2005 OCTOBER 2006 STRUCTURE FIRES -Property Damage--Buildings & Contents (Estimates) $164,900.00 $256,100.00 INSPECTIONS (Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau 399 Inspections 29 Re-Ins ections 413 Inspections 55 Re-Ins ections INVESTIGATIONS - (Police/Fire Arson Bureau) 21 Investi ations 19 Investi ations 9 Arson 7 Arson There being no further discussion, the Monthly Statistical Analysis was accepted and filed. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 72-2006 -HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Chief Taylor stated that this was the normal Fire Department holiday schedule. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the following Resolution was approved and adopted by the Board of Public Safety. RESOLUTION N0.72-2006 1 1 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2007 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT. • 1 /1 a, {I FI REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2006 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is empowered by law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Fire Department; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend that the Fire Department holidays be set with certainty. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend: SECTION I. That all firefighters who work 24-hour shifts are not entitled to holidays off. SECTION II. For all firefighters who work 24-hour shifts, Critical Duty Days are as set forth in Article 25 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the years 2005-2008. SECTION III. That all firefighters who are assigned to work a four or five day work week, the following holidays shall apply: New Year's Day Monday, January 1, 2007 Good Friday Friday, Apri16, 2007 Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2007 Independence Day Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Labor Day Monday, September 3, 2007 Veteran's Day Monday, November 12, 2007 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22, 2007 Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 23, 2007 Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 2007 ' In addition to the nine (9) designated holidays above, sworn personnel of the South Bend Fire Department on an eight (8) hour assignment may choose an additional holiday from the following listed below: Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 15, 2007 President's Day Monday, February 19, 2007 Easter Monday Monday, Apri19, 2007 Columbus Day -Observed Monday, October 8, 2007 Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 2007 Day after Christmas Wednesday, December 26, 2007 Employee's Birthday A Religious Holiday of the Employee's Choosing Adopted this 29`h day of November, 2006. CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY s/Jesusa Rodriguez ,President s/Donald Alford, Member s/Juanita Dempsey ,Member s/ Patrick Cottrell, Member sBruce J. BonDurant, Member ATTEST: s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 69-2006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CENTER TOWNSHIP (DRAKE ANNEXATION AREA) T ~~~ R .a ~i REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2006 Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford, and cazried the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION NO. 69-2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP (DRAKE ANNEXATION AREA) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes the annexation of real estate located in Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is more particularly described at Page 16 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 3.31 acres of land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately 18.3% contiguous, generally located at the northwest corner of U.S. 31 and Kern Road. It is anticipated that the annexation area will be developed for athree-story motel. This uses will require a basic level of municipal public services, including the provision of police and fire protection; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of police and fire protection to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2} the method (s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that those services will be provided to the annexed azea within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate , boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures and planning criteria; and (5) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the azea proposed to be annexed that the'real property described more particularly at Page 16 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend. Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Safety, to furnish to said territory police and fire services within one (1) year of the effective date of annexation in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to similar services furnished by the City to other azeas regazdless of similaz topography, patterns of land use, or population density and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. Section III. The Board of Public Safety shall and does hereby now establish and adopt the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, most particularly those provisions pertaining to police and fire protection at pages 6 and 7 of Exhibit "A", for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed. Adopted the 29~h day of November, 2006. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/Jesusa Rodriguez q P\ ~ ~ ~ .~ f,[ ~Y REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2006 s/Donald Alford s/ Patrick Cottrell sBruce J. BonDurant Attest: s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 70-2006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP (STADIUM VILLAGE ANNEXATION AREAL Mr. Jitin Kain, Department of Community and Economic Development, stated on behalf of Mr. Marco Mariani, Department of Community and Economic Development, that they were not aware of any neighbors concerns for Fire Department or Police Department access. He stated Police Beat 11 and Fire Station #2 would be covering the development and the cost would not impact the department. If there was a change needed in the future, a request for a budget change could be made. Chief Fautz stated he was not aware of any neighbors concerns. Chief Taylor stated that all codes were checked and the Fire Department was not aware of any problems with access. Mr. Cottrell stated that he has a business relationship with the principals in this annexation process and will refrain from voting. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety: RESOLUTION N0.70-2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ' ANNEXATION AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP (STADIUM VILLAGE ANNEXATION AREA) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes the annexation of real estate located in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is more particularly described at Page 16 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 3.1 acres of land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately 23.1% contiguous, generally located at the northwest corner of Vaness Street and Willis Avenue and a parcel on the west side of Burdette Street. It is anticipated that the annexation area will be developed for single-family, attached condominiums and a 3-story condominium-hotel building. These uses will require a basic level of municipal public services, including the provision of police and fire protection; and ' WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of police and fire protection to be furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the method (s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that those services will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate ' boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures and planning criteria; and (5) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: r+ r r _i F+ :i REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 29.2006 Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to be annexed that the real property described more particularly at Page 16 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend. Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Safety, to furnish to said territory police and fire services within one (1) year of the effective date of annexation in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to similar services furnished by the City to other areas regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. Section III. The Board of Public Safety shall and does hereby now establish and adopt the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, most particularly those provisions pertaining to police and fire protection at pages 6 and 7 of Exhibit "A", for the famishing of said services to the territory to be annexed. Adopted the 29th day of November, 2006. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA s/Jesusa Rodriguez s/Juanita Dempsey s/Donald Alford s/Patrick Cottrell sBruce J. BonDurant Attest: Linda M. Martin, Clerk ADJOURNMENT ' There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m. BOARD OF PiJJ$'LIC SAFETY V .C~ Donald L. Alford, er ~ianita Dempsey, Member - l Q Patrick D. Cornell, Mem er ~~~ ~ Bruce J. BonDurant, Member ATTEST: ~ ' / Cl~c~ "Li da M. Martin, erk