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Page 4 . CENTURY CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS - pages 101 103 (Discovery Hall) This account was amended from the requested amount of $157 , 545 which would have been a 12% increase over the current budget of $140, 669 to $152 ,545 . Various line item accounts were then changed . It was noted that the salary and wages temporary would be for a full time maintenance. man. The amount budgeted is $17 , 904 , current amount of $3 ,510. It was noted that account no . 236 "drives and walks" should be changed to "artifact restoration" for $1 , 250. Councilman Beck stated that we must know the Discovery Hall budget and separate it from the Studebaker Museum. With regard to attendance . approximately 30, 000 attend Discovery Hall annually, with' a figure slightly higher than this amount attending the Studebaker Museum. It was noted that all South Bend school tours which are scheduled are free . Gust Saros also noted that oftentimes various convention groups are given free admission . to Discovery Hall. Upon the request of the Committee , Mr . Saros stated that he would have the cost breakdown for the Studebaker Museum which would address rent, utilities , the escrow account , etc . He noted that such costs as cleaning supplies, personnel costs , storage, etc . are all shared costs presently. Councilman Braboy inquired into the other contractural account and was informed that it was for various exhibits and consulting fees . It was also noted that the total cost center budget with the 2% projected increase in salaries would be $154 ,208. CENTURY CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS - pages 105 - 107. (Century Center) Liz Rowe and John Stancotti then reviewed the preliminary budget for the Century Center.. It was noted that the cost center total should be corrected to read $1 , 255 ,262 , and if the 2% salary increase is given it would be raised to $1 , 430, 679 . Three specific line items should be reduced, namely Account No. 130 - extra and overtime from $63 ,895 to $53 ,895 , Line Item 342 , Insurance from $30, 000 to $20,000, and Line Item 399 , Other contracturals from $95 ,500 to $91 ,500. Councilman Beck noted that the security system now used is working well with less staff . The catering contract will he a five year contract in the area of $8-10 million dollars . They are going for national proposals. Presently Colonial Catering and Mr . Reuben would have the inside track on the contract since they have the present contract . ' Ziker --Shannon presently has the Morris Civic contract . LEGAL DEPARTMENT - pages 7 and 8 Mr, Rich Hill , City'Attorney, presented the Committee with the various revenue sources for the City Attorney ' s office (copy attached) . The budget is proposed at $271 ,403 which would have been an 11% increase over the current budget of $244 , 649 . The Controller has recommended approval of a 5% increase for a total budget amoun of $256 , 633 . 2t was noted that the Deputy City Attorney position for ;,$21 , 000 is not really a new position. Formerly $16 , 000 was budgeted for a Redevelopment