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e I City Controller M. Catherine Fanello stated that no funds are proposed to be budgeted for the "performance incentives", however they would like to create such a program in order to give recognition when possible. Dr. Varner suggested that if there are substantial savings from a broader auto allowance program that specific information and data should be brought to the Council. He then made a motion to amend paragraph (g) on page 3 under "Auto Allowance" by deleting "or other key employee having specialized expertise"; seconded by Council Member Kuspa. The motion passed. Council Member Puz7ello inquired about the gasoline allowance program. The Mayor stated that mileage reimbursement is used if an employee uses his or her personal car for authorized city business. Council Member White then made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Substitute Bill No. 55-05 as amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Substitute Bill No. 46-05 which would amend Chapter 2, Article 8 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing vacations and other benefits. City Attorney Charles Leone made the presentation. He noted that this was a housekeeping bill to delete information from the Code which is routinely updated during negotiations. Council Member Kuspa made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Substitute Bill No. 46-05 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Substitute Bill No. 57-05 which would make technical corrections to Ordinance Nos. 9450-03 and 9527-04 for calendar years 2004 and 2005. Mayor Luecke noted that this Bill addresses the concern for the one department head as identified by the State Board of Accounts, and as a result he asked that it be made retroactive. Dr. Varner made a motion to amend Section II by deleting "or other key employee having specialized expertise"; which was seconded by Council Member Kuspa. The motion passed. Council Member White then made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Substitute Bill No. 57-05 as amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, C ` ■/ be/'ola ,',40; ly#'/rperson Personne and inane kommi -- KCF:kmf Attachments September 12,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -Page 2-