HomeMy WebLinkAbout9438-03 Appropriating $42,000 from the Morris Performing Arts Center Improvement Fund (Fund #416)ORDINANCE No. s<aao3
Passed by the Common Council of tlae City of South Bend, Indiana
July 28, 20 03
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 29,
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City Clerk
President of Common Council
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Approved and signed by me July 30 20 03
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ORDINANCE NO. 1 ~ ~ D - ~~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $42,000 FROM THE
MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IMPROVEMENT FUND
(FUND NUMBER 416)
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
The Morns Performing Arts Center Improvement Fund (Fund No. 416) was established
for the purpose of renovating, remodeling, or otherwise improving the facilities at the Morris
Performing Arts Center. The Morris Performing Arts Center desires to make certain capital
improvements that will enhance its status as an efficient, updated, performing arts facility. These
proposed capital expenditures include $12,500 for new computers for the Morns Box Office to
replace outdated equipment and allow us to operate current upgraded ticketing software to better
serve our patrons; $10,000 for a frequency drive that will replace the frequency drive in the air
distribution system which recently failed after five years of service; $8,000 for concrete curb
repair and adjustment at the Morris' stage loading docks to better accommodate production event
tour buses and trucks; $5,000 to paint/color the lettering in the Morris Performing Arts Center's
precast concrete panels located at the top rear of the building to improve the signage and help
market the facility; $2,500 for hazardous material storage cabinets; $2,250 for five 2-way radios
to improve facility communications and security support during events; and $1,750 to purchase a
high speed burnisher for waxing and polishing the terrazzo flooring throughout the Moms
Complex.
The Common Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City of South
Bend to appropriate the requested funds from the Morris Civic Improvement Fund (Fund 416)
for the requested purchase of new and upgraded equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. The following sums of money are hereby appropriated and ordered set
apart from and within the Morris Performing Arts Center Improvement Fund for the purchase of
necessary equipment and licenses.
Account Number Description Amount
416 Morris Performing Arts $42,000
Center Improvement Fund
Section II. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
by the Common Council and approval by t Mayor.
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TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred:
BILL NO.
54-03 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $42,000 FROM THE MORRIS
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND
NUMBER 416)
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion, this bill is
being recommended to the full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Karl King
Chairman
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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
July 3, 2003
Ms. Kazen White
President, South Bend Common Council
435 County-City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Re: Morris Performing Arts Center Capital Improvement Appropriations Ordinance
Dear Ms. White,
I attach for filing with the South Bend Common Council an Ordinance requesting an appropriation
of $42,000 from the Morris Performing Arts Center Improvement Fund
(Fund 416). Revenues from this fund are generated by a ticket surchazge and the fund is used
exclusively for facility capital improvements such as renovation, remodeling, repairs and
equipment purchases.
The improvements for which the Morris Performing Arts Center now desires the appropriation
from Fund 416 consist of the following:
$12,500 Box Office Computers: Four new desktop computers and one server
to replace outdated equipment. Items are needed in order to operate
current upgraded ticketing software.
$10,000 Frequency Drive: Replacement of the computer board frequency
drive that handles the air distribution system for the Morris complex.
$ 8,000 Concrete Curb Repair/Adjustment: The concrete curbs at the
Morris' stage loading docks must be adjusted to properly
accommodate production event/artist tour buses and trucks.
$ 5,000 Painting: InfilUcoloring of the Morris Performing Arts Center's
lettering in the precast concrete panels located at the top rear of the
building facing Main Street to improve the signage and help market
the facility to the vehicular traffic traveling south on the roadway.
Morris Performing Arts Center • 21 I N. Michigan Street • South Bend, IN 46601
Office: (574) 235-9198 • Fax: (574) 235-5604 • http://www.MorrisCenterorg
$ 2,500 Storage Cabinets: Hazardous Materials storage cabinets are required
to facilitate the storage of the decorative paint and related supplies
necessary for maintenance and repair of the facility. These items
must be properly stored per OSHA Safety Regulations in hazardous
materials cabinets.
$ 2,250 2-Way Radios: Five New radios are needed to improve facility
communications and security support during events.
$ 1,750 Floor Burnisher: A high-speed burnisher is needed for floor waxing
and polishing in order to properly maintain the terrazzo flooring
located throughout the Morris Complex.
The Morris Performing Arts Center requests the Council's approval of this Ordinance that will
benefit the City and its citizens.
Sincerely,
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Dennis J. Andres
Executive Director
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