HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-30-2023 2024 Venues Parks and Arts Budget PresentationCITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN
Common Council
2024 Budget Hearing #1
Venues, Parks, & Arts
August 30, 2023
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2024 Department Goals
•Building Social Capital
•Increase programmatic efforts
•Finalize our 5-year Strategic Plan
•Pursuit of CAPRA re-accreditation
•Continued Focus on inclusivity and community wellness
•Complete our Capital Projects
•Expand our Arts Infrastructure
•Emphasis on staff development and training opportunities
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What Drives US Forward
The City’s mission: “We deliver services that empower everyone to
thrive” and our values:
Excellence – Accountability – Innovation – Inclusion – Empowerment
Venues, Parks, & Arts’ mission inspires a more livable South Bend for
all, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one
another” and our impact drivers:
Social Equity- Neighborhood & Economic Impact – Health & Wellness – Ecological Stewardship
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Parks Fund 201
•Salaries/ Wages Rise ~ 2-3% annually
•SB Alive Grants
•POET program
•Add New FTE:
-Head Custodian
-Program Coordinator (MLK)
-General Laborer
-Group Leader (LaSalle Park)
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Division Structure
•Facilities & Grounds
•Development & Marketing
•Venues
•Community Recreation & Events
•Golf
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Capital Projects
•MLK Dream Center
•Seitz Park (MY SB Parks & Trail Project)
•Morris 100
•Four Winds Field Expansion
•35 Street Wetlands
•Potawatomi Park & Conservatories
•Kennedy Park
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Questions?