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Dr. Varner inquired about Health Care Resources and the city's possible recovery, and noted that a bond requirement might be considered. City Attorney Charles Leone stated that it is an asset bankruptcy. The amount to be collected on the dollar has not been determined as well as the timing. He further noted that the city now retains all dollars in their account and a bond requirement would not be necessary. The Mayor noted that rarely is reach department at full staffing. Council Member Puzzello suggested that the page in the line-item detail be cited in future meetings by the presenter. Council Member Kelly thanked that Mayor for the information and then called for a presentation on the Morris Performing Arts Center. MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER(FUND# 101-0404) 2006 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $856,407 2006 TOTAL REVENUE $648,000 Morris Performing Arts Center Executive Director Dennis J. Andres introduced Linda Doshi, Margaret King, Marika Hegedus, Sara Ermeti, and Judith Goodkin to the Committee; and Tom Skarbek provided a new Summary page for this cost center. Mr. Andres noted that they have fifteen (15) full-time employees and eight (8) part-time employees; as well as 60-80 stage hands and many ushers, etc. which are paid by promoters. He then reviewed a one-page handout entitled "Morris Performing Arts Center Organizational Flowchart-Leighton Theater&Palais Royale Ballroom"(copy attached). In response to a question from Council Member Dieter he noted that the cost of a "Center Marketing Specialist" which is split 60/40 would be $32,000. There are 95 scheduled events, 9 pending and 14 special events for a total ranging from 109 to 118 for calendar year 2005. The Center is ranked 37th among the top 100 internationally for venues of 2,500 seats or less; and 11th of 37 other venues. Mr. Andres then highlighted the many awards they have received and several new marketing items and provided the following documents to the committee: "2005 Events-Photos-Articles-the Morris Performing Arts Center-Palais Royale-The Morris Bistro", and a post card on the Palais Royale (copies attached). He noted that the dinner shows which guarantee seating in the 1st ten(10)rows have been sold out. Sara Ermeti, Assistant Director then highlighted such events as Friday by the Fountain, New Years Eve events, and BELLA. She noted that the Friday by the Fountain events are totally founded by the community and that revenue is spilt three-ways. The New Years Eve events have been sold out for the past three years. BELLA will be a bridal show to be held at the Palais Royale on September 20th from noon to 5 pm. Ms. Ermeit then provided copies to the committee of "The Morris Cyber Fan Club", the Moms Bistro punch card, The Morris Bistro dine in/carry out flyer, The Fall 2005 Moms flyer and the Legends Travel Planner (copies attached). She circulated other items on BELLA(copies not attached). August 15,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -page 6-