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Personnel and Finance Committee August 24, 1993 Page 3 Mr. Brian Hedman, Mr. Ed Ehlers, and Ms. Liz Rowell then reviewed the proposed budget. A copy of the new Century Center brochure was shown to the Committee. New Convention Hall "C" has been used 111 times so far this year. Overall business is up however parking revenues are down. Personnel dollar amounts are consistent with the City's guidelines of 1 1/2 %plus a bonus of$300. As of September 1, 1993,two(2)full-time AV positions will begin. The biggest overall increase to the budget is insurance. It was also noted that there is heightened security and that an outside security firm is currently being used. The budget also includes the Administration Fee of$37,356.00. Centralized Purchasing discussions will begin in the near future for the Century Center. Mr. Hedman noted that 84% of the business at the Center is "repeat business" and that there is an increase in Fortune 500 Companies coming to the Center. Mr. Ehlers thanked the Committee for their support and cooperation along with the City Administration. Art Association: 1993: $36.000 1994: $40.000 Susan Vissar reviewed the proposed budget. She noted that they have been located in the Century Center for fifteen (15) years and that the amount reflects the pass through amount for rent pursuant to the lease agreement. She highlighted proposed new programs with the Snite Museum and the Colfax Cutural Center with the hope being that there will be a higher impact county-wide. She noted that the last of three (3) "Meet Me on the Island"projects is forthcoming and provided materials on that event. She credited Council President Luecke and the City Controller for the increased budgeted amount of$4,000.00. Studebaker Museum: 1993: $194.885 1994: $194.885 Ron Radecki and Edna Kaeppler reviewed the proposed budget. It was noted that 2/3's of the budget is operated out of earned income. The Dinosaurs will be back December 17th. 100 tons of archival material has been moved, and the Science Center is now opened on a full-time basis. The sprinkler system is being updated but is not at Code currently. The collection is growing with restored 1916 and 1956 vehicles being added to the collection. The Studebaker brochure is the most picked brochure on the Indiana Toll Road. Mr. Radecki stated that he believes that the State of Indiana should be underwriting some of the cost. They are also listed in the Indiana Tourist magazine. Discussions are currently underway for a County Tourist magazine to be published similar to the one used in La Porte County. Councilmember Kelly stressed how fortunate we are to have this facility which contains such priceless collections as the Lincoln Carriage, etc. Edna Kaeppler noted that a tour group from Austria specifically scheduled,the Studebaker Museum on their tour because of the historical nature of its collection. It was also noted that they are strieving to have a "working archives". It was also noted that a "track for rides" is under discussion similar to the successful operation in Edmonton.