Transferring Monies from various Accounts to the Equipment Account Morris Civic Auditorium

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August 17, 1982 Members of the Common County City Building South Bend, Indiana Council 46601 Dear Members of the Common Council: Centery The Broadway Theatre League of South Bend and the International Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees (the "stagehands" union) brought to the attention.of the Civic Center Board of Managers the fact that the stage rigging equipment at the Morris Civic Auditorium is out -of -date and, in some instances, unsafe. As a result, if the equipment is not repaired and replaced, the events which could be conducted at the auditorium would have to be limited to those shows using only minimal lighting and light weight scenic backdrops. An independent report confirms this. From both the standpoint of safety and the desire to maximize the use of the Morris Civic Auditorium, the Board of Managers decided to advertise for bids to replace the rigging equipment at the auditorium. Initially, the lowest bid submitted was approximately $58,000 which the Board considered too high. The project was re- advertised in such a fashion as to allow local companies to bid a portion of the job. As a result of readvertisement the project cost is down to $40,586.32 with $5,796.81 to be awarded to local concerns. The Broadway Theatre League of South Bend has agreed to pay $20,000 plus the labor costs of replacement of the rigging equipment. The balance of the cost $20,586.32, must come from the appropriations (budget) of the Morris Civic Auditorium. on behalf of the Board of Managers I ask that you consider the budget transfers as outlined on the ordinance presented to you. The funds are available for transfer because a Maintenance Technician was never employed in 1982 (not budgeted for 1983) and due to the resignation of the Manager and Secretary effective August 27, 1982. The Manager will be replaced in 1982 with expanded responsibilities; however, the Secretary will not. 120 South Saint Joseph Street South Bend, Indiana 46601 (2 19) 264 -9711