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Personnel and Finance Committee September 1, 1999 Page 2 Council Member King noted that modified coverage could be provided based on his experience in the area. Oftentimes such programs provide a safety net for such employees with maternity coverage and organ transplants not being covered. Human Rights # 101-1008 1999 Budget $ 224,726 2000 Proposed $ 232,724 Total Expenditure Increase: 7.998 % Human Rights # 258-1008 Budget $ 61,544 2000 Proposed $ 67,200 ' Total Expenditure Increase: 5.656 % Human Rights # 258-1009 Budget $ 41,727 2000 Proposed $ 66,155 Total Expenditure Increase: 24.428 % Cathy Roemer reviewed the logic models for the human rights program. She noted that all logic models are drafts and will not have final numbers until the completion of the calendar year. Cathy Hubbard-Shead noted that from August 1998 through September 1, 1999 there were eight (8)positive pre-employment drug tests of 306 total test administered. Council Member King inquired into the timeliness of handling such cases. He noted that this is currently not tracked by the logic model. Council Member Varner also inquired into the backlog if any of the Human Rights Division since it has been discussed in previous budget years. He also noted that he believes that the City of South Bend needs to do a better job of selling itself and the many amenities it has to offer. Council Member Pfeifer noted that she continues to receive complaints from individuals regarding real estate agents. Council Member King and Cathy Hubbard-Shead noted that information in this area is provided by human rights. Mayor # 101-0101 1999 Budget $ 556,191 2000 Proposed $ 574,609 Expenditure Increase 3.3 % Cathy Roemer reviewed the proposed budget. She noted that the major changes include upgrading a 30 hour part-time position to a full-time position, increasing the number of seasonal positions such as interns, and reducing the promotion budgets in light of the IACT convention not being held in South Bend in 2000. The Mayor's three(3)major programs include: City Administration, Communications & Public Relations, and Education and Youth Issues. Cathy Roemer briefly reviewed the logic models.