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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK efforts when you have zero (0) vacation. So, we want to make that universal. Bargained, non- bargained, we met with the unions, the union representative,to talk about the proposal to increase this. Because right now, especially the teamsters, they have zero (0) vacation. Councilmember Dr. Davis asked, That's for everybody then? Ms. Clark replied, It's for everyone. Councilmember Dr. Davis clarified, You're talking about all the bargaining units plus the administrative side? Ms. Clark replied,Well I should be clear,it does not include Police and Fire as those have separate bargaining agreements to address vacation time. Councilmember Dr. Davis asked,You're talking about teamsters? Ms. Clark replied, Yes, sir. Councilmember Dr. Davis clarified, Teamsters and then those who are not represented by anybody? Ms. Clark replied,Yes, non-bargaining and teamsters would be included in this potential proposal for vacation time. Councilmember Dr. Davis stated, I like that. I didn't realize they were like that, I apologize. Ms. Clark replied, Oh no, I think it's something that I think would be a great opportunity for us to have a conversation about. Councilmember Dr. Davis stated, No, I'm serious, I agree with you. Ms. Clark stated, I'm happyto talk about it in a closed session if you'd like to do that or if you want Y 1 itthe first1 st reading that's fine. to talk about at ( ) ead g Councilmember Dr. Davis stated, I'm embarrassed I didn't know that. I did not know. That's huge. We thank you for doing that. Councilmember Dr. Davis then asked, In terms of the anticipated recovery costs for the opioids, are there any estimates that are out there or is it still unclear? Ms. Steele replied, It's still unclear. There's now, I think at last count, six hundred (600) different municipalities, states and counties suing. So, we're just getting through the first(1St)few cases and getting ready to get through the court process. So, we won't know for a while. Councilmember Dr. Davis followed up, In terms of the issue regarding the zoning, now when you set up the assignments you just basically, if you have somebody who zoning is their key area, but some other area may not necessarily be their expertise,how would you come across putting those three(3)things together? That combination may not be that person's cup of tea. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 17D 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 14