Appropriating $18,000 from the Morris Performing Arts Center Improvements fund (Fund Number 416)

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~~ o~ ~a~. November 6, 2000 {c~i ar A Ms. Charlotte Pfeifer President, South Bend Common Council 435 County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Re: Morris Performing Arts Center Capital Improvement Appropriations Ordinance Dear Ms. Pfeifer, I attach for filing with the South Bend Common Council an Ordinance requesting an appropriation of $18,000 within the Morris Performing Arts Center Improvement Fund (Fund 416). Revenues from this fund are generated by the ticket surcharge and the fund is used exclusively for capital improvements such as renovation, remodeling, and specifically here, equipment to improve the facilities. The improvements for which the Morris Performing Arts Center desires appropriation consist of the following: $7,500 Box Office Equipment. Following our previous approval for funds for the physical box office renovation, funds are now desired for the box office equipment to complete the renovation process. Funds will be used to purchase such equipment as ticket printers, two new computers, label printers and software licenses. These improvements will not only complete the renovation, but will improve the customer service capabilities in the facility. $2,000 Box Office Safe. Anew safe is needed for the box office to meet the increased needs of the box office and to protect the facilities in light of the increased traffic throughout the theater. The current safe lacks the basic safety requirements required for the amount of revenues received through the box office. $500 Facility Wheelchair. Required for use in an emergency. The facility does not currently own a wheelchair. $8,000 Office Furniture. To accommodate the needs of the growing staff beginning January 1St, the facility needs more desks and chairs. This furniture will be purchased to fit into the future office space next to the box office. 211 North Michigan Street South Bend, Indiana 46601 219-235-9198 Fax 219-235-5945