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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK they wanted to see addressed, to reach out to you prior to today's meeting. I just wanted to make sure we discuss these bills in detail. Committeemember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to recess and reconvene in the full Council Chambers. Committeemember John Voorde seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of four (4) ayes. The Personnel and Finance Committee recessed at 5:18 p.m. and reconvened in the full Council Chambers at 5:26 p.m. Committee Chair White gave the floor to the presenter. Update: Introduction- Daniel Parker, City Controller Daniel Parker, City Controller with offices located on the 12th floor of the County-City Building, stated, Thank you so much. I'm excited to be here. This is actually my first (1st) day today. I'm excited to be a part of the City and have been very impressed with everybody I've met, the operations of the City and how the finances of the City reflect the priorities of this City which is a great reflection of this Council. Committee Chair White stated, Welcome. Do you know everyone? Mr. Parker replied, I have not met all of you in person but I hope to within the coming days. I do know your names. Committee Chair White stated, When I met with Mr. Parker last week we discussed and went over some items in regard to looking at the financial picture of the City of South Bend. I encourage Council Members to reach out to Mr. Parker as he has offered to sit down with each and every one (1) of you. I encourage you to do that in the next twenty-four (24) hours. Again, welcome to the City of South Bend. We look forward to working with you and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any of us. Mr. Parker replied, Thank you so much. Council President Tim Scott stated, Welcome. Thank you. Update: Diversity Study& Consultant, Christina Brooks Committee Chair White stated,At our last Council meeting,there were questions raised regarding the Diversity Study and the consultants. Council President Scott forwarded that to my Committee. I did meet with Christina Brooks and we talked about this particular issue. I asked her to come before Council to give a brief update to that particular question. Christina Brooks, Diversity and Inclusion Compliance Officer for the City of South Bend with offices on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, stated, I would like to go over a few things to give everyone as comprehensive an update as I possibly can in this short amount of time. I will try to move through this fairly quickly. I will first (1St) describe what a Disparity Study is, the information included in the Disparity Study, who our consultant is for the study for South Bend, the timeline progress, some upcoming events, and how people can stay in contact or at least be up to date on the progress of the study. What is a Disparity Study(referencing a slide in a presentation which is available in the City Clerk's Office)? The study itself evaluates all the contracting data that the City collects through procurement and contracts. It also measures the participation of EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY j INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 1574.235.4173 I I L)574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 2