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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> year, we have to have safety and security standards. We have Active Shooter training and go <br /> through an Active Shooter drill. We also have a shoot team on site. We always want to dart an <br /> animal first (ls� so we also have a dart team. <br /> Councilmember Broden asked, Does the agreement include need-based programming? <br /> Mr. Perri replied,I don't know if that is spelled out in the agreement but there is strong educational <br /> programming. <br /> Ms. Dean stated, We've tried to keep our educational programming fees relatively low compared <br /> to other facilities because we understand that not everyone can afford the same things. Since 2014, <br /> and this is my brain-child, we also kicked off a field trip scholarship program that we get grants <br /> and private contributions for. I'm happy to announce that last year, that topped $15,000 and we <br /> can give that to Title-One (1) schools, preschools and other schools that are in need of field trip <br /> help. We help thousands of kids in the Michiana area. That continues to increase every year. <br /> Councilmember Teshka asked, When is the giraffe slated to come? <br /> Ms. Dean replied, We are starting to look at fundraising for a giraffe. That will be one hundred <br /> percent (100%) funded with private donations. We know there is big demand for a giraffe. It is <br /> coming. It is a matter of getting this entrance finished first (15). That will actually put us on par <br /> with the other zoos because we are one (1) of the few that doesn't have a giraffe. That will be a <br /> game-changer for us. <br /> Committee Chair White then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to speak. <br /> Sue Kesim,4022 Kennedy Drive,stated,I would like to say a couple of things. I would love to see <br /> the list of programs for seniors. I know I make a lot of suggestions but I would like to see what <br /> you've finalized and have decided on. I would like to see friendship benches made out of recycled <br /> plastic. Trash recycling in the parks would be great. People have commented there are a lot of <br /> needles in the park and they are afraid for their kids to play there. I don't know if there is a way of <br /> maybe taking a magnet over it to pick those up. Parking garage security, my friend's car was <br /> broken into while it was in a parking garage and as part of redoing the garages,I hope you beef up <br /> security a bit. Then I didn't hear anything about the greenhouse and is it going to be combined <br /> with the zoo? <br /> Lynn Collier, 1400 West Washington Street, stated, This was a wonderful presentation. I was <br /> wondering though, what is the status of the planetarium at Kennedy? Is it still open? <br /> Mr. Perri replied, That is owned by the School Corp. <br /> Ms. Collier followed up,Ok,I just wondered. In Chicago they have one(1). Is that under the Parks <br /> Department? Does anybody know? The planetarium wasn't in use when we had all those events. <br /> Where is Keller Park? <br /> Councilmember Broden replied, On Riverside Drive on the curve behind Brown Middle. <br /> Ms. Collier replied, Ok. Ok. What is the status of the Walnut Street? <br /> EXCELLENCE ( ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 1 227 W.Jefferson Bvld I South Bend,Indiana 46601:p 574.235.9221 If 574.235.9173 1 TTD574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov <br /> 19 <br />