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. , Personel and Finance Committee December 22, 1997 Page 2 Council Member Varner also voiced concern of paying $250,000 for a projector which included $75,000 for an upgrade. He noted that a new projector would have cost $200,000. He stated that the warranty provisions should have been pursued by the city before moving ahead on this matter. Council Member Broden questioned the ISI Sports Contract and was advised that the Commission was based on the contract. Council Member Aranowski noted that fundraising efforts must be intensified in order for the College Football Hall of Fame to improve financially. Council Member Varner suggested that donations from Hall of Famers be pursued. Mr. Penney noted that approximately $15,000 in donations had been received in a six week period. Council Member Ujdak questioned ISI's Commission and whether there would be a renewal of sponsorship by the Post Office and Burger King. No status update could be given. Mayor Luecke noted that no current updated could be given, however, Mr. John Hansen and the NFF Board were in communication with each other. Mr. Kish stated that he would provide monthly financial reports to the Common Council. He also agreed to meet on a quarterly basis regarding updates. Following further discussion, Council Member Aranowski made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman, that Bill No. 130-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion was a 2-2 tie. Under Council procedures, the Council President would be permitted to vote. Council President Kelly then voted in favor of Bill No. 130-97,with the bill being sent favorably to Council by a 3-2 vote. The committee then reviewed Bill No. 131-97 which would make technical corrections to Ordinance No. 8623-95 addressing salaries of employees of the city of South Bend. The City Controller made the presentation. She noted that the bill corrects titles and incorporates new titles in light of restructuring. She noted that all positions have been properly budgeted. She noted that one position is over the 3% increase. In response to a question raised by Council Member Varner,it was noted that the Group Sales Coordinator was absolutely essential in the opinion of the Mayor. Following further discussion, Council Member Aranowski made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki that Bill No. 131-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Pfeifer added that in light of the projector and its cost and the way that it was handled by the City Administration for the College Football Hall of Fame, that she believes strongly that $100,000 should be decreased from the College Football Hall of Fame budget.