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Department of Public Parks <br />Administration Building <br />St. Louis Boulevard at Wayne Street <br />South Bend, Indiana 46617 <br />PHONE: (219) 284 -9401 <br />February 16, 1979 <br />Mr. Roger Parent, President <br />South Bend Common Council <br />County -City Building <br />227 West Jefferson Boulevard <br />South Bend, Indiana <br />Dear Mr. Parent: <br />The Department of Public Parks is requesting the Common Council to approve <br />the enclosed resolution to file a grant application to the Institute of <br />Museums Services for Potawatomi Zoo. <br />The grant request, in the amount of $14,421.83, would be to hire a person, <br />purchase equipment and supplies to establish a program of graphics (transfer <br />information) either by sign or audio for the many animal species at the zoo. <br />One of the zoo's most important functions is education and unfortunately <br />the zoo has been weak on information about its animals the last few years. <br />Because of high construction costs, in the bond issue, money for graphics had <br />to be deleted. <br />The Park Board feels it is very important to identify each animal and give a <br />short resume of the characteristics of the animal. The Board is confident <br />that the city is going to have a fine zoo and feel an outstanding graphics <br />program is needed. <br />The Park Department's share of funding grant ($16,433.23) is already included <br />in the 1979 park budget, thus, no additional city funds will be needed if the <br />grant is approved. <br />Your approval of this resolution will be appreciated. <br />Very truly yours, <br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS <br />mes R. Seitz, , <br />Superintendent <br />enclosure <br />