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<br />2010. It will result in a reduction of property tax revenue of $1.1 million in 2009 and an <br />additional $1.358 million in 2010. The effect would be a reduction of 30 full time <br />positions by 2010 as well as the closing of many park facilities and programs. <br />Additional revenue sources will need to be found to avoid these cuts. The Local Option <br />Income Tax has been discussed to fill the gap. We are looking at a Food and Beverage <br />Tax. It is being used by over twenty counties in Indiana. It is felt this would spread the <br />funding beyond city residents. An economic impact of Parks and Recreation is being put <br />together. <br />He is meeting with his counterparts in Mishawaka and the county to discuss this. <br /> <br /> <br />VIII.Comments by the Recreation Director <br /> <br />1. Ms. O’Connor reported that the summer programs are finished. A skate park <br />competition was held last weekend and the last concert was held at Potawatomi. <br />2. The grand reopening of Potawatomi Park was held since the last meeting and good <br />responses are being heard regarding the playground and walking path in the park. <br />3. A national youth softball tournament was held at the end of July and we hosted 41 teams. <br /> Newton Park was used as well as Belleville. <br />4. Registration for fall programming has started with Flag football and River City <br />Basketball. <br /> <br /> <br />IX.Comments by the Director of Marketing & Promotions <br /> <br /> <br />1. Mr. Payton reported that he is in contact with St. Joseph Regional Medical <br />Center. He sent them a letter thanking them for their support in the past and continuing <br />support. <br /> <br />2. On air interviews have been done with Martin’s Supermarkets, the St. Joseph <br />County Parks and Cat Country radio station. <br /> <br />3. The Activity Guide will be out in the next few weeks. It will be distributed to the <br />schools. <br /> <br />4. The Superintendent’s Golf Outing was held two weeks ago. All spots were filled <br />and it was successful. A wrap up meeting will be held to go over the event and start <br />planning for next year. <br /> <br />5. Information regarding HB 1001 is being put together to communicate with the <br />public as to the reasons for the cuts and how they can help remedy the situation. <br /> <br />6. Mr. Moyers briefed the Board regarding the master plan meetings to be held in the <br />council districts. They will start August 26 and be held in each of the six districts. <br />Surveys are being done, also. <br /> <br /> <br />X.Comments by Maintenance Superintendent <br /> <br /> <br />1. Mr. Dyszkiewicz reported that mowing is ongoing. Part time employees are <br /> <br />leaving for the summer. <br /> <br /> <br />- - 4 - - <br /> <br /> <br />