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eonz nitt&E cRE/20'Lt o f tILE �E¢�onnE�anci 9inaneE CommittrE of tfix cSout/ BEnci Common Bound Chief Fautz stated that a traffic study and traffic count is conducted, with adjustments being made each year. He stated that their #1 concern is the safety of the child. He did not know about potential liability and suggested that the Legal Department answer whether the city has any exposure with regard to liability when a crossing guard location is terminated. Chief Fautz noted that the"School Safe Kids Initiative" will be underway where citations will be used for violators around schools. Communications Center (General Fund# 101-0802) $1,462,760 3.7% increase Don Pinkert stated that the proposed budget is essentially the same as this year's budget. Council Member Kirsits voiced concern about an incident which occurred last evening around 5 p.m. by Holy Cross School where 5th, 6th 7th & 8th graders were practicing. The school children were from Holy Cross,Pius X, and Christ the King. He noted that there was what appeared to be a drive by shooting with 15-20 shots being fired. It resulted in anger, disbelief and hysteria. He attempted to do damage control and to assist the school principal. As of 1 p.m. today no one from the city contacted her while she was attempting to draft a letter which would be sent home to all parents. He noted that the intended targets were still on the porch and he voiced total dissatisfaction and disappointment with the city's failure to respond. He hoped that the lack of response was not because it was by a non-public school. He stated that he believes that the city dropped the ball and gives the city a black eye. Council Member Kelly noted that based on his many years in the news media arena that it is better to respond to the media. Chief Fautz stated that a Crime Information Bulletin (CIB) was later issued where they are looking for a brown blazer. Council Member Kirsits stated that he is concerned about many of these students not wanting to come back to the area. He stressed that there was a need for the city to respond, especially when the school principal was so upset about the situation. He stated that if that school would close that the entire neighborhood would be threatened. He added that today he spoke with Mary Ann Myers in the Mayor's Office. Board of Public Safety Fund# 101-0103 2004 Budget: $10,200 2005 Budget: $17,000 Council Member Dieter provided a 3-page handout to the Committee which include a copy of Council President White's letter of July 23, 2004 to the Mayor requesting information on the Board of Safety, governing state law and a copy of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2-50 (copy attached°. He also provided a one-page handout addressing "Continuity of Government/Continuity of Operations" and a public officials meeting called for tomorrow morning on this topic(copy attached). Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting of August 25,2004 Page 10