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REGULAR MEETING October 23, 2017 Stephanie Steele, City of South Bend Corporation Counsel, with offices on the 12th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Ms. Steele stated, As you've heard earlier, we have a four(4) year agreement with the Fire Union, and this ordinance reflects an agreement for four(4) years. Both sides were involved in checking over the drafting and making sure that it represents the agreements that were reached. Councilmember Jo M. Broden asked for clarification on Section D, regarding benefits and longevity. Ms. Steele responded, That agreement is under Section 7-C. Is that what you're referring to? Councilmember Broden responded,Right. Ms. Steele responded, One (1) of the things that the City and the Union wanted to provide to the fire medics was that we have a longevity pay to incentivize and reward the people who have been on the ambulance for a long length of time. This section means that if they keep all their certifications and keep all of their status, they are rewarded for their years of service with that certification. Councilmember Broden asked, It was voted on by the Union, correct?And it was just omitted from our document, which explains the substitute bill, correct? Ms. Steele responded, Yes. [Inaudible] stated, It was voted on. It was part of the proposal. Everybody heard it. The same proposal in that was included. It was just an oversight that I caught later today. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none from the public wishing to speak in favor of or opposition to this bill. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 65-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Jo M. Broden seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NOS. 51-17, 52-17 & 62-17 CONTINUED IN COUNCIL PORTION ONLY 51-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT Councilmember Karen White explained to those in the public who may be new to the proceedings that though it may seem like the Council is rushing through the consideration of the City budget,the Council has held approximately fifteen(15)public hearings on the matter. Councilmember White added that hearings began earlier in the year than usual because the Council heeded the public's desire to start the process early. Councilmember White thanked all members of the government and citizenry who participated heavily in the process. Bob Palmer, Council Attorney, with offices on the 4th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, explained that there has already been a public hearing on the three (3) ordinances in question and that this portion of the meeting was Council-only,therefore there would be no opportunity for the public to give statements in favor or in opposition to these bills. 8