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In response to a question from Council President Pfeifer, Mr. Leone noted that the city is derivative of the state with regard to its legal authority, which may create a problem of enforcement without such a state law addressing age discrimination. The Council Attorney noted that Michigan City passed an ordinance addressing age discrimination, however she is unaware of their legislative history in this area and whether it has ever been challenged. Mr. Douglas stated that when companies downsize, there are usually more age discrimination complaints. Redevelopment Commission-Football Hall of Fame Bond(Fund#313) 2006 Revenue $1,418,483 2006 Expenditures $1,406,900 College Football Hall of Fame(Fund#377) 2006 Revenue $841,177 2006 Expenditures $632,000 Mayor Luecke noted that the City is "holding at the level which the Council set for 2005". He then asked Rick Walls, the Executive Director of the College Football Hall of Fame to address the Committee. Mr. Walls stated that he is revamping many operations and that soon there will be many new things to see. The Foundation has a new president, Steve Hatchell; Archie Manning is the new Director of Development; and Margaret Mason is the Director of Marketing. There will be a Gridiron Luncheon on September 20, 2005 in Bloomington, Indiana where Mike Ditka will be the speaker. Monies raised at that luncheon will be split with the local chapter. There is also a luncheon to be held in Springfield, Ohio where Mike Ditka will be the speaker and the proceeds will be split. Mr. Walls stated that there are 119 chapters throughout the country. The College Football Hall of Fame will be featured in 192 newspapers, there will be 186 TV ads, and ESPN will have spots on the radio. Weber Grills will host a cookout on August 31,2005 with a live satellite feed from the Hall of Fame Weber tailgating party.. Mr. Walls stated that they are looking at ways to"drive the budget down". Coach Lou Holtz will speak at Outback which will raise $20-$30,000 and there will be 200 attendees. Dan Marino has agreed to autograph materials and will occasionally be a speaker. The recent enshrinement dinner & show received good reviews. Two (2) high school students from each of the fifteen (15) regional high schools were in attendance, and more interaction with high schools is planned.$115,000 has been saved this year in operating expenses. Attendance has been about 31,000 for the first six (6) months with 8-10,000 of this number being persons who have attended a press box event attraction. 200 events will generate $300,000 for Center Plate and $30,000 for Century Center. BYU, Tennessee and Michigan State football teams will visit the Hall; and 800 USC fans will tailgate at the Hall the morning of the USC/ND game in October. If there are any excess monies he proposes that they be placed in the Hall of Fame endowment fund. Dr. Varner objected to that proposal. August 23,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -page 6-