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CorninittEz cR4io¢t of t`2E . vz,sonnzt and 9inanaE C,.=ommittt.E of tf f S'oUth _Bind Common Council' Ms. Bonham stated that they are asking for help for the cost to move, although they do not know what that cost will be, noting that the city owns one-half of the collection. She sees this as a one-time allocation. Their current campaign goal is$2.9 million. Council Member Pfeifer inquired whether the museum will incorporate articles like the recent one which was in the South Bend Tribune on black employees of Studebaker. Ms. Bonham stated that they are planning a display on Studebaker employees including a focus on immigrants and how they were taught English and would look into the article she referenced. She added that they are working closely with Local No. 5 and persons like Les Fox. Dr. Varner asked if they have a proposed operating statement for the museum. He also inquired about the 3-4 agreements which were in the process of being negotiated last budget year. Mr. Farrell stated that they have a 7-year plan which has not been updated. One agreement is still being worked on which addresses the ground lease for $1 per year lease payments. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about the projected moving costs. Ms. Bonham stated that the state museum move cost$140,000 and that last year a rough estimate from North American Van Lines was $66,000. She believes that the cost would be in the $80,000 range. They will be writing an RFP so that the bid can be awarded competitively. Dr. Varner noted that Wayne Reis had engine test equipment and was put in contact with the curator as to whether the museum would be interested. He noted that time past and he was not contacted,even though he may have donated the equipment. In response to a question from Council Member Pfeifer as to whether the city would be paid back, Ms. Bonham stated that the 1st campaign in 2000 was 1 1/2 million dollars with approximately one-half of that amount being raised. They are now trying to raise the rest. She added that they will need money in the endowment. The archives should be a revenue center. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, it was noted that there will always be a subsidy from the city and he stressed the need for an endowment. He suggested that being obligation free from the city should be a part of their plan. It was also noted that they are still working on a management agreement. The licensing agreement is$250,000 gross per year. Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting of September 1,2004 Page 5