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September 2, 1992 Personnel and Finance Committee Page 3 7. Morris Civic. Mr. Dale Balsbaugh then joined the Committee and reviewed his request of$294,427 for the Morris Civic Budget which is set forth on 5-1 through 5-4. He noted that currently there has been a reduction of one position. 1991 showed a down economy however the 1992 spring was exceptional. He sees the Morris Civic as the "keystone of the downtown entertainment district" and noted that is continuing to become a regional complex. He also updated the Committee on the renovation. He noted that from the stage opening to the west of the building it will entirely replaced and that the stage area will be enlarged by 50 feet making it approximately twice as large as its current facility. He noted that there is a new line item entitled "administrative cost" and has been advised that this covers services rendered to the Morris Civic for legal and city controller services. There has also been discussion with regard to closing for a substantial period of time in 1993 in light of the renovation. It was also noted that there is not lease payment in the budget for next year. The water works building may be holding up the renovation which is to begin on April 4, 1993. Questions were raised with regard to how Mr. Dan Perotti is being paid. It was noted that is believed that is being paid form the redevelopment department however the City Controller's office would verify that. 8. Community Affairs. Mr. John Williams then joined the Committee to review the $137,637 request which is set for the pages 1-3 through 1-6. He noted that he is the current events coordinator. Mikki Dobski is know in charge of the Football Hall of Fame Project and has relocated her office to the 14th floor. Mr. Horton noted that he would double-check the current non-bargining salary ordinances with regard to positions that were questioned and would update the Committee. 9. Legal Department. Mr. Richard Nussbaum, City Attorney, then joined the Committee and reviewed the$442,792 request which is set forth on pages 1-26 through 1- 28. He noted that he had just received the decision from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against the City with regard to the train whistle issue. He noted that the court ruled that it was a "moot" issue. He then reviewed his memorandum of August 18, 1992(attached). He noted that he is requesting one additional Deputy City Attorney III position. He also noted that he would like to reallocate$12,980 from the legal intern line item so that it can used for the hiring of outside legal counsel or if monies remain to have it divided between current staff as an incentive similar to the merit bonus. He noted that there has been a complete turnover in the past five years of the full time attorneys in his department.