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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-2025 Budget Meeting Questions (Answered)Filed in Clerk's Office 2 " 2025 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BIANCA I .. TIRADO, CITY CLERK 08-20-2025 BUDGET QUESTIONS Administrative Departments Questions From Council Question #1 (Committee Member Karen White): Should there be concern regarding the decrease in liability coverage, and who does the City pay for such coverage? Answered on the floor Question #2 (Committee Vice Chair Rachel Tomas Morgan): Are the new positions transferred from the Venues Parks and Arts Department and the Department of Community Investment to Administration and Finance under direct supervision of the City Controller? Answered on the floor Question #3 (Committee Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers): Does the City receive a large amount claims for potholes and pothole related damages? Answered on the floor Question #4 (Committee Chair Sheila Niezgodski): What is the cause for the increase to the Capital Line item under Central Services? Answered on the floor Question #5 (Committee Chair Sheila Niezgodski): What specifically has caused the increase in the Other Services and Charges line item under Central Services? Increased costs for waste removal and disposal Question #6 (Council President Canneth Lee): Why has the auction of City vehicles changed from in -person to online? INTEGRITY I SERVICE i ACCESSIBILITY Jasmine Jackson Matthew Neal Ma.rgiu•ct Gotsch CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERIC / CHIEF OF STAFF DEPUTY QTY CLERK / DIRECTOR OF POLICY DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County -City Building 1227 W. Jefferson Blvd. I South Bend, Indiana 46601 I p. 574.235.9221 I f. 574.235.9173 I www.southbendin.gov CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Answered on the floor Question #7 (Council President Canneth Lee): When is the auction of City vehicles held, and how is the public notified? August 26th was the date of the auction. The public was notified signage on a bill board in the City, Facebook posts, and advertising on the Biddergy website. Questions From the Public None Innovation & Technology Questions From Council Question #8 (Committee Vice Chair Rachel Tomas Morgan): In regard to the Bloomberg Mayor's Challenge, what were some issues that were faced and how can the department be more productive? Answered on the floor Question #9 (Committee Vice Chair Rachel Tomas Morgan): Does the City anticipate an expansion of cameras and/or forsee any potential grant funding? Answered on the floor Question #10 (Committee Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers): Is there an option to leave a voicemail with 311? Answered on the flow Question #11 (Council President Canneth Lee): Could you provide clarity regarding the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and information on what is to come? Answered on the floor Question #12 (Committee Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers): How do new residents of South Bend receive their welcome packet? Answered on the floor Question #13 (Councilmember Sherry Bolden -Simpson): Was the department notified regarding the grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration? Answered on the floor Question #14 (Councilmember Sherry Bolden -Simpson): Where can people view the cat camera? EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County -City Building 1227 W. Jefferson Blvd. I South Bend, Indiana 46601 I p. 574.235.9221 1 f. 574.235.9173 I www.southbendin.gov CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Answered on the floor Question #15 (Committee Chair Sheila Niezgodski): How was the salary determined for the supervisor position? Answered on the floor Questions From the Public Question #16 (Mark Piasecki): Is the City at risk for ransomware? Answered on the floor Legal Questions From Council Question #17 (Committee Member Karen White): How will the large budget cuts impact the Legal Department? Answered on the floor Questions From the Public None EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County -City Building 1227 W. Jefferson Blvd. l South Bend, Indiana 46601 I p. 574.235.9221 I f. 574.235.9173 I www.southbendin.gov