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Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2006 Page 2 * Cost analysis John Schalliol of the South Bend Regional Airport noted that the property in question has been approved by the FAA. Battalion Chief on Instruction Mark Nowicki noted that the proposed training center could provide a combination of focal, regional and national institutional training programs. Chief Taylor noted that $1.7 million is the proposed cost for the training tower. The City of South Bend, the airport and St. Joseph County are discussing budgeting $250,000 each for the basic infra structure. Fund # 288 would also be tapped far the project. He noted that his staff is very excited about the proposal and sees the need #or it to address fire safety needs on a regional level. Mr. Gilot Hated that such a proposed cost sharing would be a good example of leveraging dollars. Mayor Luecke added that a discussion with the public officials of the seven (7} counties in District 2 would also take place. The Ivy Tech representative stated that they are excited about the proposed project, Hating that they are now involved with fire science programs. Promotional Pro ram fior the South Bend Fire De artment. Fire Chief Luther Taylor noted that Council Member White and City Attorney Leone have been involved in the ongoing discussions on the development of a promotional program for the South Bend Fire Department, He then provided a multi-page handout entitled "Labor Management Committee Working Together- Promotion Process" which he highlighted key portions {copy attached}. Battalion Chief on Instruction Mark Nowicki stated that there have been several meetings of the Labor Management Committee on this topic. IPSP has been used since 2000 with 30% written, 30°1° oral and 40% assessment center exercises. Chief Taylor noted that the program would be reviewed on a regular basis.