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Health and Public Safety Committee 2005 South Bend Common Council The April 25, 2005 meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee was called to order at 4:55 p.m. by its Chairperson, Council Member Karen L. White, in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included: Council Members Dieter, Pfeifer, Puzzello, Varner, Rouse, Kirsits,Kelly,Kuspa and White;Mayor Stephen Luecke, Sharon Kendall, Executive Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development;Police Division Chief Gary Horvath and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that the Committee members include Council Members Rouse, Varner,Kuspa and herself. Council Member White then called for a presentation on Bill No. 05-45 which would approve an interlocal agreement concerning the 2005 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)Program Award (copy attached). Division Chief Gary Horvath made the presentation. He noted that he recently sent an email to the Council which provided background information on this grant. The monies would be split between the county, Mishawaka and South Bend in the amounts indicated in the resolution and the agreement, with South Bend using$97,265. The city will use their share for officer safety and technology programs which will utilize Wi-Fi,plus it will purchase 15 tasers. In response to a question from Council Member White,Asst. Chief Horvath confirmed that all of the money will pass thru with South Bend utilizing$97,265, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Rouse that Bill No. 05-45 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Under miscellaneous business, Council President Pfeifer passed out a letter from Scott A. Ruszkowski, President of FOP Lodge # 36 (copy attached) requesting to start wage/contract negotiations. She noted that she has had discussions with the Mayor and that the City would go forward in a joint manner. She recommended that Council Members Kelly, White and Kuspa and the Council Attorney represent the Council. Council President Pfeifer added that she and the Mayor are further suggesting that a Saturday session be held on May 14,2005, 10 am to noon for the police and fire on"Budget 101". Council Member White inquired the date of Mr. Ruszkowski's correspondence. Mayor Luecke stated that it came by email and that he has not received a hard-copy. He stated he would double-check the date. Council Member White also noted that she believes that the Board of Public Safety has scheduled a resolutions for negotiations and that she would like the Council's resolution to be in sink. April 25,2005 Health and Public Safety Committee of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 1-