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•CITYOFSOUTHBEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK Jeff Jarnecke, Executive Director of Venues with offices located at 120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, replied, The studies are still ongoing in the sense of looking at the impact of our existing operation, the risk of not doing anything and what impact that could have on the Century Center longer term. That also looks at the marketability and the capabilities for the Century Center to expand. It also contemplates the definition of expansion. Is that $10 million? Is that upwards of $80 million? Where we are in that process is still socializing that plan and working with the Civic Center Board of Managers who have a meeting upcoming on July 10th, and then the Hotel-Motel Tax Board on July 26th to provide an update. So, there is no immediate plan. We are working on the fiscal year 2020 budget. We are moving forward with no plans for expansion but our continued renovations. So, there is nothing immediate to report back. Committee Chair White then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to this legislation. There were none. Committeemember Voorde made a motion to send Bill No. 18-19 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember Broden seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. Committeemember Voorde asked, The Annual State Audit exit interview was today. Could you summarize how that went? Mr. Parker replied, That was today but I am actually barred from disclosing the findings publicly until the State Board of Accounts issues their report. Once it is issued,it will be available publicly. Council President Tim Scott stated, I can mention the findings,but to colleagues only. I will speak with you later, Councilmember Voorde. Committee Chair White announced, We will be starting our 2020 Budget Hearings. The first(1st) will be,prior to the budget kickoff, a meeting with department heads and speak to the 2019 budget in terms of their priorities, what has been accomplished and what is to come. There have been some comments made that we only gave a two (2) hour notice. That is incorrect and is even impossible, due to State Law. I want to make sure the information is getting out and we are doing are very best to encourage and expand engagement. We welcome all from the public to come to our Committee meetings, as well. With no further business,Committee Chair White adjourned the Personnel and Finance Committee meeting at 3:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, 6c .e .�— Karen White, Committee Chair EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov 5