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* Personnel and Finance Committee September 8, 1992 Page 2 Council Member Zakrewski questioned why there was no revenue projection listed for the ordinance violation bureau. Mr. Rinard stated that parking ticket revenues would be receipted in the parking garage fund and that there were several special revenue funds receiving income such as loud party violation monies. In response to a question raised by Council Member Slavinskas it was noted that the cable television revenues paid in two installments. The budgeted amount for 1992 was$150,000 which has already been exceeded. Council Member Slavinskas questioned the dollar figures utilized in light of the actual revenues received and also questioned the city's policy with regard to always being taxed at the maximum levy amount. Council Member Zakrewski questioned the revenues related to the county/city building department. Mr. Horton noted that currently the arrangement was to have the county pay on a monthly basis however in light of recent negotiations current policy is that the City is receiving all income and paying all debts. It is anticipated that the county and city would settle all financial matters in February of each year. Revenues in this area are running ahead of those amounts projected. Mr. Horton noted that the remainder of the information requested in Council Member Puzzello's memorandum would be provided to the Council in writing. 4. Studebaker National Museum. Edna Kepler, an assistant to Mr. Ron Radecki who was ill, made the presentation. The proposed budget is set forth on page 1-22 and is requested in the he amount of$194,885.00. Mr. Steve Lobdell was present and is acting as president of the board. Numerous handouts were provided to the Committee (copy attached). It was noted that they have done and an house brochure with saving approximately 50% in such costs. It was also noted that the engineering study has determined that the current structure is not suitable for the museum. The museum has purchased the building located at 2110 South Lafayette for the amount of $140,000.00. The building is secure and temperature controlled which will assist the archives which have been moved to that location. It was noted that there is a Committee chaired by John Phair which also includes Council Members Puzzello and Kelly with regard to a new site for the museum. A decision is expected by March of 1993. Council Member Slavinskas suggested that the "back yard monsters" be considered which is currently at the Field Museum in Chicago. It was noted that there is a five year waiting period for this program. 5. Human Rights. Mr. Lonnie Douglas joined the Committee. He is currently a case manager for Human Rights and reviewed the proposed budget located on page 1-69 in the amount of$194,992.00. Mr. Horton noted that Human Rights is under the control of the City Controller's office with Cathy Hubbard overseeing this project. Mr. Douglas noted that there are less than 130 backlogged cases currently. Mr. Horton stated that the city will be proposing that Mr. Douglas take the job as executive director in the very near future. Cynthia Love-Bush is currently a case manager and the ADA expert. It was noted that temporary services through manpower are being used, and that paralegals are also being used.