2009 Annual Report - Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Committee

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2009 Annual Report of the PARC Committee- Page 2 December 8, 2009 Receiving an update on the College Football Hall of Fame from Mayor Luecke in light of the notification he received on September 22, 2009 that the National Football Foundation would be moving the operations to Atlanta, Georgia Challenges in 2010: With the continuing fiscal challenges facing the city as a result of the enactment by the Indiana General Assembly of HEA 1001, the financial realties of doing more with less income is facing all departments and especially our fine parks and recreation programs. My goals remain steadfast, namely: 1. To continue to support the multi-faceted programs which enrich the very fabric of our city through the many, many diverse parks and recreation opportunities provided so that NONE are placed on the chopping block for elimination 2. To especially support with the assistance of 3rd District Council Member Tom LaFountain, the Potawatomi Zoo (which enriches the lives of those young and old) and the Conservatory (which are both located in his Councilmanic District); and the Howard Park Ice Rink and Senior Citizens Center which are located in the 4d' District which I represent 3. To insist that the City of South Bend's Parks and Recreation website actively promote the Conservatory, since there is a viable partnership with the Botanical Society of South Bend which offers a variety of activities for the public to enjoy 4. To assure that all of the recreation centers, playgrounds, pools and the Rum Village Nature Center are properly staffed and equipped for all to enjoy during these tough financial times 5. To have frank discussions on the Professional Sports Development Fund monies so that their uses may be expanded to include the Conservatory and the Potawatomi Zoo which include the Park Board and the City Administration on the need to keep these jewels of our community open and flourishing By working together and with a lot of hard work, our recreational and parks programs will be maintained during these dire economic times facing our country and our city. People need to experience these types of programs to help bring balance to their lives. I look forward to working closely with you again next year on these projects. Thank you. Respectfully s miffed, ~/Iv -Me ber uzze lo, Chairperson Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment (PARC) Committee South Bend Common Council cc: Phil St. Clair, Park Superintendent Potawatomi Zoo Director Terry DeRosa Martha Lewis, President of the Botanical Society