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Personnel&Finance Committee <br /> September 2, 1998 <br /> Page 5 <br /> Parks and Recreation Department Continued: <br /> The Zoo is currently going through an accreditation process with an update in the <br /> next several weeks. <br /> Park Recreation Non-Reverting Fund#203 1999: 72.073 <br /> Special Events Fund#272 1998: $ 14.930 1999: $ 17.279 <br /> Susan O'Connor made the presentation on both of these funds. She noted that the <br /> largest program is softball. They are attempting to be more aggressive in getting larger <br /> tournaments. Youth Basketball and Day Care Programs are taking off. All programs are <br /> aimed to be self-supporting. <br /> She noted that the Ethnic Festival broke even. Rides brought in$ 15,000.00. <br /> Councilmember Kelly questioned how the "ethnicity issue" was being handled. It <br /> was noted that an article should be appearing soon in the Boat. Ii1 ittb Zribitttt. <br /> Dr.Varner inquired about the concerns of local vendors who annually display at the <br /> Leeper Park Art Fair. He noted that he believes that many of their concerns are valid and <br /> encourage further dialogue to address their concerns. <br /> Councilmember Broden hoped that both programs could co-exist, however he was <br /> surprised at how the Leeper Park Art Fair was down in attendance. <br /> The Council Attorney noted that the billboards on State Routes 2 and 20 advertised <br /> the Ethnic Festival at Howard Park, but did not have South Bend listed any where. That <br /> item was noted. <br /> Mr. St. Clair noted that the budget does not address the aquatic center. They are <br /> currently looking at potential sites and are having further discussions. Neighborhood pools <br /> are also being discussed. <br /> In response to a question from Councilmember Broden it was noted that the Park <br /> Master Plan is not completed. It will not be until the aquatic and neighborhood pool issues <br /> are addressed. <br /> Council Member Varner thanked the Park and Recreation personnel for their <br /> presentation. <br /> There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was <br /> adjourned at 5:30 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member John Broden <br /> Chairperson,Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> Attachments <br />