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IHEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY 11-9-09
,. White, Chairperson, Health and Public Safety Committee called the meeti.
3:00 p.m.
tee Members Present: Henry L. Davis, Jr., Ann Puzzello, Timothy Rouse,
Schey, President
ouncilmember's Present: David Varner, Derek Dieter
Present: Martha Lewis; Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Rita Kopala, Gregg
~, Don Pinkert, Jim Frick, Chief Boykins, Aladean DeRose, Don Inks
Bill No. 84-09 -Appropriation SBPF
rson Karen White opened the meeting acknowledging all committee membf
sent excepting one citizen member. Chairperson White then recognized D.
of the South Bend Police Department (SBPD) to make the presentation. Dc
ie appropriation request was in the amount of 76 thousand dollars to be uses
;hase of three new Dodge Charger Police cars. The money had accumulates
:e settlements paid by companies whose clients were at fault in police equip
ts. The state bid price was $20,300 each or $60,900. The balance would be
:he cars with cages, light bars, and other safety equipment. Councilmember
~ asked about the disposition of the old vehicles. Pinkert said they would bf
e to the VIP's (Volunteers in Police Work) Councilmember Dieter declares
ire statement on file precluding any conflict in voting on the bill.
.member Rouse moved the bill be sent to Council favorably. Councilmemb~
~ seconded, all affirmed.
miscellaneous Valerie Schey wanted to go on record publicly applauding
ping no further business to come before the Committee, Chairperson White
~d the meeting at 3:14 p.m.
fully Submitted,
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.White, Chairperson
end Public Safety Committee