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Personnel and Finance Committee August 23,2000 Page 6 At this time, the following individuals joined the Personnel and Finance Committee meeting: Phil St. Clair, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Administrative Director Betsy Harriman, Concessions Manager Matthew Moyers, Fiscal Officer Bill Carleton, Golf Director Chad Kilmer, Maintenance Superintendent Mike Dyszkiewicz, Director of Recreation Susan O'Connor, Director of Marketing Mark Bradley, Brian Powell, Clarence Wright, and Dr. Jeremy Goodman. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTAL MINISTRATION LFUND # 201-1100) 2000 Projected Expenditures: $ 793,803 2001 Projected Expenditures: $971,064 Increase of 27.2 % = $207,686 2000 Projected Revenue: $ 1,171,900 2001 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,114,552 The Committee was provided with copies of the "South Bend Parks & Recreation Department 1999 Annual Report"and"South Bend Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 1999 to 2003"prepared by Lehman&Lehman, Inc. (Copies attached). Superintendent Phil St. Clair introduced his staff. He noted that in 2001 the following revenues are anticipated: $ 6,750,694 from general property tax, $ 18,056 from financial institutions, $ 459,333 from auto excise, $ 20,000 from interest on investments, $ 5000 from ordinance violation fines, $75,000 from charges for services, $7,500 from greenhouse user fees, and other revenues as detailed in the line-item pages for a total revenue projection for 2001 of $ 9,890,843.00, and projected expenses of$ 9,110,850.00. Mr. St. Clair noted that there are six (6) divisions in the Parks and Recreation Department, namely: Park Administration, Park Maintenance, Recreation, Potawatomi Zoo, Golf and Concessions. Funds for marketing have increased and a fitness coordinator in the rec program has been added. The grand opening of the O'Brien Recreation Center will be September 18th. Mr. Bill Carlton, Fiscal Officer, noted that overall revenues are up 3.99 % and expenses are up 5.68 %. Council Members King and Varner voiced concern about Howard Park and the East Race not having police bike patrols this year. They noted that Police Chief Bennett stated that it was not a funding problem but rather a manpower problem. Council Members King and Varner both stressed that the presence of bike patrols was very beneficial and that having them was not only good for the park facilities but good for the community. Concerns over muggings and increased vandalism were also raised. They inquired as to what alternatives does the City have in this area. Mr. St. Clair agreed with the remarks of Council Members King and Varner. Mr. St. Clair stated that he would be willing to sit down and talk about developing a strategic plan to address bike patrols and make recommendations to the Council. Council Member Coleman stated that there are "difficult dynamics" involved and that further discussion should take place. Council Member King noted that there is difficulty in recruiting to the police department and getting proper training completed at the police academy on a timely basis.