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agreements with DTSB and Block by Block. The collaborative nature of Michael's efforts <br /> combined with key team members delivered another successful year of special events,most noticeably, <br /> Fusion Fest, for which he drafted and reviewed contracts with vendors, entertainment <br /> providers, sponsors, and local property owners. <br /> Department of Administration & Finance <br /> John Dorbin supports the Administration & Finance team. He generally provides guidance on legal <br /> issues confronting the department and assists with bond transactions. <br /> Department of Human Resources <br /> Danielle Campbell-Weiss provides assistance to department leaders with regard to critical employment <br /> decisions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as recognized best <br /> practices. This guidance includes advice on matters pertaining to general personnel policies and <br /> procedures, hiring, termination, employee leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and <br /> accommodations. Jenna Throw provides guidance for the administration of the City's workers <br /> compensation program for compliance with the Workers Compensation Act for non-bargaining <br /> and Teamster employees and with Title 36 for public safety employees.Jenna also represented the <br /> City in three grievances with the Teamsters Local 364, resulting in one favorable decision, one <br /> withdrawal,and one partially favorable decision. <br /> Department of Innovation & Technology <br /> Jenna Throw also provides general legal support to the Department of Innovation&Technology, <br /> including providing general guidance and advice regarding the interpretation of contractual terms and <br /> conditions, as well as contract drafting, review, and revisions. In particular, she assisted with grant <br /> agreements and Memoranda of Understanding to support the City's Sync South Bend grant <br /> program to build up the Real Time Crime Center.Jenna also provided support to the Division of <br /> Civic Innovation in bringing the Commuters Trust program under the City's jurisdiction, in <br /> preparing assignments and new agreements governing the program. Additionally,she supported the <br /> Digital Team in streamlining the utility onboarding process and digitizing processes in various <br /> departments. <br /> Office of Diversity, Compliance. & Inclusion <br /> Michael Schmidt assists Diversity, Compliance, and Inclusion leadership with regard to the <br /> implementation of contract-specific goal setting for City contracts.Michael and/or Jenna Throw also <br /> made multiple presentations to local community groups throughout the year discussing the <br /> City's MWBE Ordinance and how to contract with the City. Additionally,Michael provides support <br /> to the Inclusive Procurement Board in its public meetings. <br /> Human Rights Commission <br /> Michael Schmidt.Adam Taylor.Kylie Connell.Sandra Kennedy.and Jessica McLain worked with the <br /> Human Rights Commission during its transition from interim directorship to the permanent <br /> Executive Director,Katrina Lee,wherein the Legal team provided general advice to Commissioners <br /> and staff relative to civil rights and fair housing laws, continued to update the HRC staffs processes <br /> and legal documents to promote high legal standards,and conducted conciliations. <br /> 5I P ,ig�. <br />