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Personnel and Finance Committee August 23, 1990 2 Ann Puzzello questioned the utility cost. It was noted that Service America pays a percentage of their gross sales as utility expenses per month. Mr. Hedman also noted that an Energy management system has been presented to the board of The Century Center and that a vendor will be paid off the savings generated by such energy savings. Liz Rowe stated that $7000 has been requested for computer equipment to maximize computer usage and that additional sprinklers have been added to the budget. Mr. Hedman stated that this is the most ambitious Capital Equipment Program ever requested by the Century Center. Council Member Puzzello questioned the status of Island Park. Mr. Hedman noted that it was structurally fixed approximately 3 years ago, however additional assistance is needed and that the Park Department is being consulted. He also noted that specifications for redesigning the restrooms are in the process of being met. There is also a Building & Grounds Committee which will have many of these improvements under their supervision. Mr Ehler noted that the overall budget is approximately $100,000 short of being in the black. He stated that cash projections look good unless the Middle East affects it. He stated that the Century Center needs more space and would like to transfer the museum over to the Studebaker Museum. He noted that rent for that space is $25,000 per year and that conservatively proceeds could be doubled by moving the museum. He further noted that the Century Center is committed to keeping the Plate Collectors locally. However, with the purchase of the project by a London Company there have been assurance that in 1991 it will be in South Bend but thereafter its' future in uncertain. Mr. Hedman and his staff were complimented by Mr. Ehler as well as the good working relationship with the city. Discover Hall,Page 79,$210,000 Overall Budget. Mr. Steve Lobdell, Chairman of Lungridge Planning Committee was introduced by Mr. Ron Radecki. Mr. Radecki noted that currently $62,000 has been received in admission proceeds to date. The gift shop has received over $80,000 in sales to date. He noted that The Dinosaurs Alive Exhibit last year, which was a 12 week exhibit, had 8500 visitors to it. 120,000 people visited Discovery Hall in 1989. The Dinosaur Alive Exhibit generated $60,000 in capital and the new white truck was purchased from the proceeds. He noted