01-27-92 Council Meeting Minutes

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Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Slavinskas ' read the resolution. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1914 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMENDING KATHERINE HUMPHREYS FOR HER MORE THAN FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS CONTROLLER TO THE CITY. ' WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana proudly recognizes that KATHERINE "KATIE" HUMPHREYS has diligently and enthusiastically served the citizens of South Bend as City Controller since January 1, 1988; and WHEREAS, during this time, Katie Humphreys has earned the reputation of providing sound financial management advice; of demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure; of providing strong financial and professional leadership; and for having a caring attitude and positive philosophy; and WHEREAS, for the first time in our City's history, the City Controller, namely Katherine Humphreys, was presented the "Award of Financial Reporting Achievement" by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA); and WHEREAS, the GFOA highlighted the award - winning comprehensive annual financial report of the City prepared by Katie Humphreys and her staff, as an example of how reports should constructively and clearly communicate financial disclosures; and WHEREAS, the Council also notes with pride that Katie Humphreys has provided keen insights and clear perspectives in her many other capacities such as being a member of the Board of Public Works, Century Center Board of Managers, the City's Wage and Benefit Negotiating Teams, the Hotel /Motel Tax Board, the Industrial Revolving Loan Fund Board, the Entertainment District Board, as well as the United Way Campaign; and ' WHEREAS, some of the other innovative accomplishments which Katie successfully initiated include: the Cafeteria Plan, an improved Health Insurance Program, the Benefits Fair, the installation of a new computer system to better address the needs of the City, and assisted in the Studebaker Corridor and Wastewater Treatment Plant Bond issues, and the refinancing of the Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium. WHEREAS, Katie Humphreys has ably represented the City at various conventions;is perhaps the only Controller to have a dance named after her (Do the "Katie "'), and will undoubtedly be named to the IACT all -time pub b -ball team. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks KATHERINE "KATIE" HUMPHREYS for her more than four years of dedicated public service as our City Controller. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Katie's countless contributions and selfless dedication to pursue goals of sound fiscal responsibility and accountability; to foster new and improved financial reporting systems, and to strive to reach for excellence in all of her many tasks and municipal endeavors. SECTION III. The Council sincerely wishes KATIE HUMPHREYS continued success, both professionally and personally, as she embarks on new challenges and opportunities in the years ahead. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Stephen Luecke Cleo Washington Roland Kelly Sean Coleman Ann Puzzello Linas Slavinskas Thomas Zakrzewski Loretta Eugene Ladewski Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor