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PAge 3 . the dollar amount collected for last year and the current year. It was noted that building permits were up over last year .and the Committee requested an update on revenue reveived this year for building permits and a comparison to last year. It was noted that $16 , 162 . 75 was spent for cleanup last year . CENTURY CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS - pages. 98 - 100 (Morris Auditorium) This budget is requested at $104 ,381 and this figure was approved by the Controller . It would reflect a 37% increase over the current budget of $76, 029. The actual amoun't spent for the previous year was $65 , 174 . 31 . Mr . Stancotti handed out a 1985 revenue projection (copy attached) . He noted that revenue for 1984 should be adjusted by . 1,.197 ,.000 for the Century Center . Rental income reflects leasing out space for conventions and dances . Equipment rental is for various audio-visual equipment . Commissions are paid by the caterer. They are looking for additional revenue because the catering contract expires and are looking to increase the percentage . It is also hoped that an additional $30, 000 could be gained from the new facility proposed for the basement of thecCentur.y Center. Parking is experiencing a growth. possibly due to the closing of the old Quality Inn parking lot . Box office income is up . He noted hotel-motel tax of $280, 000 for 1985, Discovery Hall utilities at $25 , 000, Art Center utilities, at $36 ,000 and taxes from the City projected at $124 , 357, Morris Civic is projected to have an increase in income for 1984 . Professional maintenance is supplied by the Century Center to Morris Civic and Discovery Hall. Mr. Stancotti noted that their sales program " on line" , 44 conventions are scheduled for this ,year , and approximately $30 , 000, 000 will be brought into the community. Councilman Beck noted that with the opening of the Fort Wayne Convention Center that the City will have to have a "very aggressive Iiarke-ting program". It was noted that $50, 000 is received from School City for payment on the bonds . It was noted that the actual utility cost for the Art Center is $57,00.0. whereas $36, 000 is the amount used. Mr. Vance stated that he would check the contract with the art association and would report back to the committee with a copy of the contract , and the exact date when the contract would be re-negotiated. Mr. Stancotti projected that within three years Century Center would be s.elf-sustaining . Councilman Voorde inquired into the feasibility of moving DiGcovery Hall . Mr. Stancotti noted that the area could he turned into a private party area with board rooms, and a reception area . He would prefer this location over the basement area. Councilman Beck. -noted that "the sooner a cocktail would he constructed , the better In response to a question from Councilman, Voorde , Mr. Stancotti noted that it is too early to tell how' the re-organization is going .