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Personnel&Finance Committee September 2, 1998 Page 4 Recreation Fund#201-1103 1998: $1.155.742 1999: $1.318.213: Susan O'Connor made the presentation. She noted that members of the staff have had violence prevention training at various workshops. The Assistant Recreation Director has been replaced with two (2)academic coordinators, a computer tech and secretary. The computer labs will have Internet access. In response to a question raised by Dr. Varner it was noted that O'Brien School with have youth programs and will be a multi-purpose center for Senior Citizens, along with administrative offices being moved there in the late Spring. Golf Courses Fund#201-1102 1998: $1.293.782 1999: $ 1.383.931: Chad Kilmer made the presentation. He noted that the number of season passes sold is down (the fee was increased by $ 75.00). The average cost is $ 6.00 per round. Revenue goes into the Park Capital Fund. In response to a question raised by Councilmember Kelly it was noted that resident season passes cost $500.00; non-resident season passes cost $585.00 plus $200.00 for a couple; and senior citizen resident season passes cost$ 400.00. The break even point is approximately 36-37 rounds. The use of personally-owned golf carts is being phased out with approximately 5-6 being grandfathered. In response to a question raised by Councilmember Aranowski, it was noted that the problem at Erskine is being addressed with the source of the problem coming from the geo-thermal waters from the Christian Center. Councilmember Aranowski suggested that some sort of public notice be provided since many rumors on this topic are being circulated. In response to a question from Councilmember Broden it was noted that the opening of the Notre Dame golf course should not negatively impact the South Bend courses. Councilmember Kelly complimented the staff for the excellent conditions at Elbel and Erskine courses. Mr. Kilmer noted that the South Bend courses were ranked 52nd by Golf Digest of 300 municipally-owned courses. Bob Costas has put on the Internet that Erskine is one of the best courses he has played. Alcohol consumption has not been a problem on the courses. Potawatomi Zoo Fund#201-1104 1998: $966.575 1999: $ 992.816:. The new Zoo Director made the presentation. She noted that the camel rides and the tram rides have been discontinued.