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REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1974
<br />11 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
<br />programs sponsored by the Park Department. The first program consisted of opening four of the high
<br />school gyms and pools five evenings a week for six weeks. The schools included are Adams, LaSalle,
<br />Riley and Washington. Approximately 44 persons would be needed for a cost of $17,000. The second
<br />program concerned the summer track program with sites at Adams /Notre Dame, Jackson, LaSalle, Riley
<br />and Washington. Five additional aids would be needed and $5,000 would be needed for leadership and
<br />transportation. It was requested that $1,000 also be used for purchase of track uniforms. For the
<br />instructional swim program at the Public Natatorium, the amount of $2,500 was requested to cover
<br />three certified instructors and two dressing room attendants. The life time sports program con-
<br />sisted of instruction in golf, tennis and bowling and would be conducted on 36 playgrounds through-
<br />out the city. The amount of $1,500 for fees and transportation was requested for this program.
<br />Basketball clinics would be conducted at each high school and $2,000 would be needed for instructor
<br />An amount of $2,500 for purchase of equipment such.as basketballs, table tennis equipment, track
<br />equipment and awards, ribbons and certificates was requested.
<br />Miss Fanny Grunwald, 227 South Frances Street, wondered about the summer jobs created by the programs.
<br />Mr. Goodrich stated that about 75 or 80 additional summer jobs would be created; however, there wer
<br />certain qualifications for some of the positions, such as lifeguards, etc. Mr. Gene Evans,
<br />Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered about the use of revenue sharing
<br />funds for salaries, and Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, stated that the.funds could be utilized fo
<br />salaries if the necessary requirements were met. Mr. Evans stated that some of the salaries would
<br />be paying approximately $4.26 per hour. He questioned whether or not the hourly rate was more than
<br />necessary to attract the people to a summer program. Mr. Goodrich felt the hourly rates were not
<br />too high. He reminded Mr. Evans that some of the salaries to be paid would be paid to custodians
<br />for their work and would involve time and a half because.the work was required in the evenings. Mr
<br />Evans wondered if the equipment purchased each year was expended in one summer. Mr. Goodrich state
<br />that the equipment used out -of -doors usually does not last longer than one season. He felt there
<br />was a need to replace a portion of the equipment. Mr. Evans then asked if the equipment purchased
<br />would be used year- round, and Mr. Goodrich stated that some of the equipment is used year -round and
<br />not just during the summer months. Councilman Serge wondered about the number of players that woul
<br />have to be dressed on the track team. Mr. Goodrich answered that, for a local meet, there might be
<br />300 to 400 South Bend entrants. Several age groups were represented in the track program. He
<br />stated that there were five locations and about 150 to 200 people at each location. Councilman
<br />Taylor wondered if the Jackson School pool was open during the summer. Mr. Goodrich stated that
<br />the pool was used during the day for instructional swimming and then it was rented out for a couple
<br />hours in the evening. He indicated that, at one time, the pool was open to the public but it was
<br />not a great success because of the number of private pools in the area. Council President Nemeth
<br />wondered about the eligibility requirement in the bowling program. Mr. Goodrich stated that this
<br />Iwas geared for children and the city pays the fee. He thought the fee was about 40� per child.
<br />lCouncilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
<br />Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
<br />IIORDINANCE
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $37,000.00 FROM
<br />THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
<br />REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
<br />VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
<br />ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
<br />ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing-on-the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, made the
<br />presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the funds requested would be used for improveme
<br />in office staff location with the improvements to take place on the 14th floor, 12th floor and
<br />Council Chambers. He stated that, under the terms.of the present lease agreement, the city pays
<br />26.515% of the total cost of the operation and maintenance and debt retirement. The amount of spa
<br />allotted to the city was 26.515 %; however, in the past, this space was not available. Now certain
<br />offices had been moved and space was made on the 12th floor for the relocation of the Deputy
<br />Controller's Office, Personnel and Purchasing, Manpower and the Print Shop.
<br />Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered.why the city was
<br />assuming the responsibility of remodeling the Council Chambers, and Council President Nemeth stat
<br />that the Council offices were to be remodeled and not the Council Chambers. He stated that the
<br />offices would be carpeted and desks and chairs would be purchased for the councilmen.
<br />Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
<br />Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
<br />IIORDINANCE
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING .$46,000.00 FROM
<br />THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
<br />REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
<br />VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
<br />ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
<br />ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department
<br />of Public Works,.made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that, because of recent
<br />increases in gasoline, it had been estimated that additional funds would be needed. He indicated
<br />that gasoline has increased from 24.9 per gallon to 35.8 per gallon and this had not been antici
<br />pated in the current budget. He concluded that the amount of $46,000 would cover the purchase of
<br />gasoline for a three -month period beginning July 1, and it would be necessary to request a further
<br />appropriation at that time based on the then current price of gasoline.
<br />Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered about the anticipa
<br />gallon usage for 1974. Mr. Farrand stated that it was approximately 35,000 gallons per month; how
<br />ever, that figure had been varying from month to month, and he stated that the number of gallons p
<br />month has dropped since December. Mr. Evans was pleased that the number of miles driven was being
<br />held down somewhat and there was a reduction in the gasoline used. Councilman Kopczynski stated
<br />that he has received a number of complaints about cars being left running, particularly the Police
<br />Department cars. Mr. Farrand stated that he emphasizes that the Department of Public Works turn
<br />off the engines. He could not speak for the Police Department. Councilman Kopczynski stated that
<br />there was considerable consumption of oil because of the engines left running. He also talked abo
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