08-21-08 Government Academy shows ins & outs of city budget

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Office of the Mayor NEWS RELEASE Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:00 AM Contact: Mikki Dobski, Director of Communications & Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564 or Stephanie Achterberg, 235-9241 Government Academy shows ins & outs of city budget As the City of South Bend faces one of its most challenging budget years, residents can learn more about the details of the city’s operations and budget in the next Local Government Academy, beginning Wednesday Sept. 10. Presentations will focus on Quality of Life-related departments in the first four sessions, with the final four sessions reviewing departments that provide general government services, including a budget session with City Controller Catherine M. Fanello. Session 3 Quality of Life Sept. 10 – Oct. 1 Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Session 4 Administration October 8 – 29 Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Session 3 will focus on the multiplicity of programs and services that make South Bend the regional center, not only for government and business but also for arts, culture, sports, and entertainment. This session will include presentations by the South Bend Parks and Recreation Department, the Morris Performing Arts Center/Palais Royale Ballroom, Coveleski Regional Stadium and will kick-off on Sept. 10 with a bus tour of current and upcoming economic development sites led by staff from the Department of Community and Economic Development. Session 4 will focus on presentations from the Administration or General Government Services departments and will run from Oct. 8 to Oct. 29. Representatives from the Mayor’s Office, Legal Department, Human Rights, City Clerk/Common Council, and the Administration & Finance department will make individual presentations. -more-