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2016 Annual Report of the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Committee <br />December 29, 2016 <br />Page 2 <br />• $5 Million Regional Cities Grant Awarded to Riverfront Parks & Trails <br />• Planning Commences for Riverfront Parks & Trails Upgrades <br />• Realignment of Departments into new Venues, Parks & Arts Department <br />• Dennis Andres honored for contributions to Morris Performing Arts Center, retires after <br />16 years <br />• Wicked returned to Morris Performing Arts Center for a run of 16 show <br />• Tedeschi Trucks - 1St ever self - promoted show booked at Morris Performing Arts Center <br />• Record Special Event Attendance <br />• South Bend Cubs Stadium expansion approved in December <br />• IUSB /SB Parks Agreement for Veteran's Memorial Park Softball Field Usage & Upgrades <br />• Agreement with University of Notre Dame to utilize underground space at Seitz Park for <br />hydroelectric turbines <br />• Public Art Program commences at Howard Park <br />• Morris Performing Arts Center receives "Prime Site Award" by Facilities Magazine for 11 <br />consecutive years <br />• Morris Performing Arts Center ranked #82 for ticket sales among top 100 US theaters <br />• Century Center renews SMG Management Contract <br />• Century Center completes energy savings performance contract <br />• Aaron Perri publishes article about technology and parks in national NRPA magazine <br />• South Bend Parks hosted author Peter Kagayema for workshop on creating emotionally <br />engaging places <br />• Former Notre Dame Boathouse converted into South Bend Boathouse <br />• Volunteer -led "Resurrect the Roses" initiative produces beautiful results <br />• Potowatomi Zoo opens endangered species carousel <br />• Roof replaced at Rum Village Nature Center <br />• Air Conditioner added at MLK Center Gym <br />• Ecological Advocacy Committee Created by Park Board Resolution <br />• Planning underway for $4 million Charles Black Center expansion and renovation <br />• EPA conducted 6 months' worth of samples at LaSalle Park — investigation ongoing <br />• SB 150 Awarded Best Program in State by Indiana Parks & Recreation Association <br />The Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Committee is focused on all special activities <br />that occur in the City of South Bend that enhance the quality of life of the community. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to serve. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Council Mem er Ran4 Kelly, Chairperson <br />Parks, Arts, ecreation'and Culture (PARC) Committee <br />