Appropriating $150,000 Coveleski Improvement Fund

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soil r'r 41\‘\ �I fw ,\ ��,�ei , City of South Bend U -:1.5'. �� ;�,` ,;,-,VAX, Joseph E.Kernan,Mayor \\\\41865;_ Department of Public Parks Phillip L.St. Clair Superintendent Members of the Common Council January 3, 1996 4th Floor County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Council Members: This ordinance, appropriating$150,000.00 from the Coveleski Improvement Fund, is being submitted to the Common Council for consideration and approval. The improvements outlined in this ordinance are part of an ongoing process to maintain Coveleski Stadium as a premier facility for minor league baseball. This appropriation is being made from funds generated from stadium revenues. Some proposed 1996 improvements will also generate additional revenues. Improvements proposed for 1996 include the following: a. Purchase of a reel mower-this would replace the current mower that has been in use since the stadium opened. b. Upgrading of air conditioning/heating units- five units would be purchased to replace the units in the third base side suites. The present units cannot handle the cooling needs for these suites, due to sun exposure on that side of the stadium. c. Purchase of a new electronic sign-this would replace the existing sign in front of the stadium and would be a state of the art message center. This sign would be used to make announcements regarding Coveleski Stadium as well as other city events. It could also generate revenue by selling advertising space. d. Cup holders-this is an innovation in stadium cleanliness, as well as generating revenue. The holders are installed on the backs of seats,thus preventing cups from being thrown on the ground. Advertising space is sold on the cups. e. Trash receptacles - Currently, 55 gallon drums are used throughout the stadium. We would purchase receptacles designed specifically for stadium use, which are more aesthetically pleasing than the 55 gallon drums. Again, advertising would be sold on the sides of the cans,thus generating revenue for further improvements. f. Interior/Exterior Painting- dugouts, doors, door frames and the lobby would be painted. g. Electronic Hand Dryers-this would reduce paper towel waste in the bathrooms and provide a more hygienic environment. h. Suite Seats-many red suite seats are cracking on the seat backs. They.are in need of replacement for safety reasons. 301 S. St. Louis Boulevard • South Bend, Indiana 46617 • 219/235-9401 • Fax 219/235-9331 Administrative Director Maintenance Superintendent Forester Zoo Director Fiscal Officer Security Betsy Harriman A.Michael Dyszkiewicz Karl T.Stevens Johnny Martinez Ronald M.O'Connor Joseph J.Radecki 235-9401 235-9414 235-9401 235-9800 235-9401 235-9401