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S I tammit part Virrsorungt and, fine= toutittittu The August 28, 2003 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member James Aranowski at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members White, Aranowski, Kuspa, Kirsits, Varner, Kelly and Coleman, Mayor Stephen Luecke, City Controller Rick 011ett, Director of Budgeting & Financial Reporting Tom Skarbek, Fire Chief Luther Taylor, Asst. Chief of Operations Robert Quinn III, Asst. Chief for Services Rick Switalski, Asst. Chief for Inspections & Prevention Howard Buchanon II, Battalion Chief for EMS Randy Magdalinski, Battalion Chief for Special Operations James Lopez, President of Local#362 Ken Marks and other fire union representatives, Studebaker Museum Director Rebecca Bonham, John Farrell, Youth Services Bureau Bonnie Stryker, South Bend Regional Museum of Art Executive Director Susan R. Visser, Jim Cierzniak, Benefits Manager Susan Wallace,and Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Aranowski welcomed everyone to the budget hearings and stated that they would begin with receiving presentations on a series of miscellaneous funds today. 2004 Studebaker Museum 2003 Expenditures $219,010 General Fund # 101.0409 2004 Expenditures $222,932 Studebaker Museum Director Rebecca Bonham made the presentation. She introduced John Farrell, their Treasurer and thanked the Council for their past support. She noted that they have been in a holding patter in light of the proposed move to the corner of Chapin and Thomas. Six(6) entities are involved with the City of South Bend pledging $5 million and the Studebaker Museum pledging $1.5 million. Fund-raising is aimed to raise an additional $3 million. 2004 would begin the design phase. She noted that recently they have had water problems at the museum. They are scaling back on the exhibits and have had increases resulting from the health insurance premium increases. She noted that they may need more money to pay for moving expenses. Dr. Varner requested that the last five (5) years of audited statements, attendance records and available cash be made available as well as an update on the success of pledgesnoting that the last documents provided to the Council were in 1998 or 1999. Mr. Farrell stated that those documents could be provided. Council President White inquired about the moving expenses. Ms. Bonham stated that a"normal" moving expense would be $69,000, however the Indiana State Museum spent $200,000. They anticipate a cost cif ssibte,,J1.Q0_000_ _.Ms Bonhamfurther_noted_that_she_n3av_be_back_Jater_this year on this topic since less admissions may result. Dr. Varner inquired who the six (6) entities were. Ms. Bonham noted that they included the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Center for History, South Bend Heritage, the Studebaker Museum and families who own homes in the immediate area. Mr. Farrell noted that the Drivers Club was not a part of the proposed transaction. Ms. Bonham noted that more pledges have been collected from the Drivers Club,a point which Dr. Varner suggested be made known publicly. Mr. Farrell stated that the percentage of contribution from the City of South Bend to the museum was 40% five years ago, and now it is 33% of the revenue. In 2005 the Century Center loan payment will be paid in full.