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Budget Hearing Report Personnel and Finance Committee September 21, 1995 Page 3 currently on a three-month contractual basis. A decision will be made on October 9th in this area. Mr. Kish stated that he hopes to trim the 6-person maintenance staff to 4 persons, if at all possible. Mr. Kish also noted that he hopes to attend 3 to 4 Chapter dinners each month, with the costs for such related travel and dinner hopefully to be shared. There are 99 Chapters with a total membership of approximately 10,000. Council Member Luecke suggested sending a video to each of the Chapters. Mr. Kish stated that the video is currently being made which is to be 10 to 12 minutes in length and will be used to help promote the Hall. Projected revenues are$692,940, and projected expenditures are $ 654,632. Council President Ladewski suggested events such as a pro-exhibition game, and Mr.Kish noted their continuing desire to get the Kick-Off Classic game. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke,it was noted that the Hotel/Motel revenues do have restrictions. Mr.Horton noted that there is a three-year commitment, with $600,00 this year, no dollars for 1996, and $300,00 in 1997. The monies in 1995 were to help offset pre-opening and opening day expenses. Mr.Horton apologized for the expenditures being incurred prior to the formal appropriation process, however indicated that the numbers before the Council are now available. In response to a request from Council Member Luecke, Mr. Rinard noted that a formal substitute Bill No. 48-95 would be filed with the City Clerk's office tomorrow. Following further discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council President Ladewski that substitute Bill No. 48-95 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Liability Insurance. 1995 Revenue: $ 1,444,475 1996 Revenue: $ 1,375,989 1995 Expenditures: $ 1,479,688 1996 Expenditures: $ 1,366,110 Isabelle Gonzalez then introduced Bernard Redwin to the Committee. She then reviewed the line item budget and the performance based budget information. It was noted that drug testing which has been previously budgeted at $100,000, will be reduced to $ 40,000. Ms. Gonzalez noted that much of the information has been previously provided in her Annual Report. Tomorrow will mark her third year anniversary with the City of South Bend. She also noted that IOSHA and OSHA officials have been in the City this week. A partnership approach is working very positively. The City of South Bend utilized the City of Indianapolis in confined space training, and the City of South Bend provided in-kind river rescue training for Indianapolis. More programs of this type are anticipated. Training will again be a key component city-wide. Ms. Gonzalez noted that the South Bend Fire Department will be featured in the upcoming issue of the Occupational. Isabelle Gonzalez noted that she will aim at targeting to continue to reduce the number of workers compensation claims, and increased employee training and education programs. Council Member Luecke credited Ms.Gonzalez for an excellent program which has made significant inroads in reducing employee injuries and increasing a safe working