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Personnel and Finance Committee August 23,2000 Page 9 Citizen Member Gonzalez inquired about how the Parks and Recreation Department interfaces with the Public Works Department during storms. Mr. Dyszkiewicz stated that the forestry guide is followed when trees are down;that their is a city-wide chain saw policy, and that Purdue is used for training. Citizen Member Gonzalez noted that in light of the repetitive motion involved for the watercrafts and vehicles using the East Race that the City should review their policies in this area. Council Member Aranowski noted that he knows of several individuals who worked part- time for the various parks and/or recreation programs and were proud to be working in these Divisions. FARKS"AND RECREATION DEPT. - G OLF DIVISION ( FUND # 201-1102) 2000 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,403,053 2001 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,424,985 2000 Projected Revenue: $ 1,460,000 2001 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,488,900 Golf Director Chad Kilmer noted that the Golf Division's goal is to provide quality and affordable golf options. Council Member Kelly stated that Elbel and Erskine Golf Courses are the best that they have ever been. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT. -POTAWATOMLZOO ( FUND # 201-1104) 2000 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,108,300 2001 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,163,943 2000 Projected Revenue: $ 1,108,300 2001 Projected Expenditures: $ 1,163,943 Clarence Wright and Dr. Jeremy Goodman reviewed the proposed budget noting that there is great potential for increased children and adult involvement at the zoo. Mr. Wright has over thirty (30) years of zoo experience. He is new to South Bend and is serving as the interim Director. The Education Curator is currently vacant and as a result certain programs are not being offered. The General Curator position is also vacant. Dr. Goodman was educated at Tutt University and worked at the Brox Zoo. Citizen Member Gonzalez inquired as to why there is such a turn over for Zoo Directors. Mr. St. Clair noted that all left for personal reasons. Council Member King inquired about the zoo accreditation process and the hospital requirement in particular. The Committee was advised that proper surgical areas are needed by AZA requirements. $ 500,000 is needed to be raised for the clinic. In September representatives from the City will travel to Orlando, Florida to give updates to the accreditation team. The 2nd area of concern is the chimp island. The overall cost is$ 1.3 million and the City is attempting to re-design plans so that the overall costs will be below $ 1 million. A Zoo Society loan is also a possibility.