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• Personnel and Finance Committee August 27,2003 Page 6 Mr. Fozo noted that he is aware that the Common Council has not been updated on a regular basis on the proposed zoning ordinance. As a result, he does not know if the Council will approve an ordinance that does not require a final site plan, and since he does not know where this is going he did not include additional staff positions in his budget. Council President White stated that it appears that the Building Department needs an additional staff person regardless of what action is taken on the proposed zoning ordinance. Council Member Aranowski asked Mr. Fozo to plan for a new person and reassess his proposed budget. Rick 011ett stated that he would talk with Mr. Fozo and get back to the Council with a revised Building Department budget based on today's discussions. Council Member Kelly stated that it would be best to prepare for more personnel. 2004 Morris Performing Arts Center 2003 Expenditures $ 798,136 General Fund # 600 2004 Expenditures $ 817,684 2003 Revenue $ 317,065 2004 Revenue $ 257,684 Mr. Dennis Andre, Executive Director of the Morris Performing Arts Center, made the presentation, along with Marika Hegedus provided financial support. Mr. Andre noted that they have developed a Policies and Procedures Operations Manual which were non-existent prior to these. He noted that the Moms has been featured on the front-page of Legends. Mr. Andre stated that last year the Council, and in particular Council Members Varner and King, charged them to"push the envelop",which they have taken to heart. This has resulted in: 140 shows in 2004 (projected goal) 130 shows in 2003 (projected goal) 132 shows scheduled to date in 2003 They are under budget in expenses and are presenting as "tight a budget as is possible". The Morris Bistro will bring in revenue between $15,000-$25,000 with no risk in operation to the City. There are 92 spaces for reservations. By adding $ .50 facility fee, they have b een able to generate between $60,000-$75,000, noting that Dr. Varner had previously suggested a seat tax. Liability insurance is being paid by the facility fee. They are being aggressive in concession sales: 2003 $3,250 x#of shows 2004$4,000 x#of shows with $635,000 being projected. They have calculated $190,000 of in-kind contributions for symphony practices. They are giving away income to not-for-profit operations with the Broadway Theatre League being profitable. Co-promotions were tried in 2002, but few are being done today. There will be a new Executive Director for the Broadway Theatre League as of this evening.. Mr. Andre stressed the need to put "bodies in seats to generate monies". They then reviewed personnel changes set forth in the footnotes on the summary page of the budget. Mr. Andre stated that his goal is to have 150 events filing the 2,500 seats. They are ranked 22nd among all theatres