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Committee Report Personnel and Finance December 18, 1995 Page 2 Council President Ladewski questioned whether the Carnival for the Arts is being pursued to come back to the Century Center. Mr. Headman said that they were however nothing has been worked out in that regard. He also noted that security is now being contracted out and is working quite well and the lease payment for moveable equipment is also contractual. Following further discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas that Bill No. 82-95 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill Nos. 83-95 which is a technical correction to the Non-Bargaining Employee Salary Ordinance and Bill No. 84-95 which is a technical correction to the Teamsters Salary Ordinance. Mr. Jeff Rinard passed out copies of these Ordinances for the Committee. He also reviewed a two page hand-out summarizing the major changes. Mr. Rinard noted that approximately 2 to 3 weeks ago the city determined that the last offer of the Humane Society of$230,000.00 for animal control would not be accepted by the city. As a result Code Enforcement is in the process of having an animal control program by January 1, 1996. Two positions have been posted plus one secretary. Council Member Duda voiced concern with regard to where the animals would be housed. Council Member Zakrzewski stated that on a temporary bases he has been advised that they would be going to a kennel. Council Member Puzzello suggested that there be an update before the end of the year on this item since the Council was not formally contacted and that their only update was through the news media. Mr. Rinard stated that he would relay that request for an update back to the City Administration. He noted that in the budget that $180,000.00 had been earmarked for contractual services for the Humane Society for next year. Council Member Slavinskas also requested a budget forecast for the city to operate such an animal control service. Council Member Luecke noted that it is his understanding that St. Joe County will still have services from the Humane Society however Mishawaka is still in the same position as the City of South Bend. Council Member Slavinskas again stressed the need for updates on fixed costs verses variable costs and voiced concern over these areas addressing animal control. Council Member Duda also suggested that regardless of who handles animal control that more aggressive pet licensing be in place.