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HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
12 -12 -11
Committee Members Present: Karen L. White, Chairperson, Ann Puzzello,
Timothy Rouse
Other Council Members Present: Tom LaFountain, David Varner, Al "Buddy" Kirsits
Others Present: Hardie Blake, Don Inks, Murray Miller,
Kevin Allen, Aladean DeRose, Rita Kopala, Gary
Gilot, Mayor Stephen Luecke, Gregg Zientara, Fire
Chief Howard Buchanon, Tom Bodnar
Agenda: Bill No. 11 -77 Approving Interlocal Agreement
Between South Bend & Airport Authority
Karen White, Chairperson of the Health and Public Safety Committee, noted a quorum
present, and asked Fire Chief Howard Buchanon, to outline Bill No. 11 -77 under
consideration.
Chief Buchanon provided 3 hand -outs for the committee (attached.) The first he walked
the committee through was a detailed outline of the proposed SBFD training facility. The
second was an aerial view of the proposed site adjacent to the by -pass and LWW on
Airport Authority property. The third hand -out was a minor change in language to the
agreement between the City and the Airport Authority explained by Deputy City
Attorney Bodnar. The Chief recounted the need for such a facility, the available funding,
and the protracted negotiations with the Airport and the FAA for leasing their property.
Nonetheless with agreements now in place for a 20 year lease of land at essentially no
cost, the Chief asked for Council approval.
Council questions focused on funding for the facility. Chairperson White asked if state
funds were being used. The Chief said there were none presently available. Chairperson
White asked if other fire departments using the facility would be charged. The Chief
assured they would.
for. The Chief further noted that the facility infrastructure would be phased in to spread
out costs.
Gregg Zientara spoke briefly to answer Councilmember Varner's questions about the
lease particulars.
Chairperson White called for a recommendation to Council. Councilmember Rouse
moved for a favorable one. Councilmember Puzzello seconded and all supported.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson
White adjourned the meeting at 4:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen L. White, Chairperson
Health and Public Safety Committee