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REGULAR MEETING March 23, 2020 15-20 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10685-19, WHICH FIXED MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON- BARAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020,TO ADDRESS USE OF SICK LEAVE, PAY, AND TELEWORKING DURING DECLARED EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Councilmember Karen L. White, chair of the Personnel and Finance Committee,reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan, offices located on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan summarized the main points behind the importance of this bill's passage. She referenced best practices of other communities as well as the direction given to municipalities by the Indiana State Government as guidinthe importance for this legislation. Mayor James Mueller, offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Mayor Mueller gave remarks on the impetus for the need of the passage of this legislation. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. asked Mayor Mueller if the City will be conducting testing for the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Mueller responded that the City will not be providing testing and that responsibility is with the local medical providers. This being the time heretofore for Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents to this bill were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none. Councilmember Troy Warner commended Mayor Mueller and his Administration for their response to this recent health crisis. Councilmember Karen L. White commended Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan for her work with the Administration on this Ordinance and the press release. She also thanked the Administration and the first(1St)responders amid this crisis. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan commended everyone for their efforts on this legislation and stated that this legislation, and the Resolution to come, serve as great examples of government and its responsiveness to the needs of today and the unknown of tomorrow. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride stated that she would like to echo what everyone has said. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski commended Councilmember Tomas Morgan for her work on this bill. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. commended Councilmember Tomas Morgan and commented on his desire to have a plan and a direction to helping more than just the employees of the City of South Bend. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill No. 15-20 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Jake Teshka seconded this motion which carried unanimously by a roll call vote of nine(9) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Troy Warner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. 3