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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2008 Councilmember Dieter, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Ms. Beth Leonard, Director, Financial & Program Management, Community & Economic Development, 1200 County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Leonard advised that this bill would allow for the closing of the Sample-Ewing Development Area (SEDA) TIF fund (Fund 414) and transfer all monies to the Airport Economic Development Area (AEDA) TIF (Fund 324). This change is necessary to mesh with the expansion of AEDA to include the SEDA boundaries and will allow more accurate accounting of funds. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Councilmember Rouse questioned whether having the money all in one fund is such a good ides. He stated that he felt that having funds in one account doesn’t seem like a good accounting practice. He worried that one area would receive more funds than the other. Ms. Leonard stated that because of the expansion of the AEDA TIF to include the SEDA TIF, this consolidation will allow her department to account for funds more accurately. She noted that it would be easier to report on how much each TIF area is receiving. Councilmember Varner stated that the Redevelopment Commission does things that don’t necessarily come back to the Council for final approval. He stated that he would like for the Council to have more oversight allowing for more accountability when drafting budgets for the next year. Ms. Leonard stated that she encourages continued discussion with the Council on various projects that her department is working on. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Puzzello made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 10-08 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9790-07 FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2008 nd Councilmember White made a motion to accept the 2 Substitute Version of this bill. Councilmember Puzzello seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.. Councilmember LaFountain, Chairperson, Personnel and Finance Committee, reported nd that this committee held a Public Hearing on this 2 substitute bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. th Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, 14 Floor County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mayor Luecke advised that on September 24, 2007, the Council fixed 2008 wages for all City employees in Ordinance #9790-07. This bill would amend the prior ordinance to 7