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CITY OF SOUTH BEND ' OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> Councilmember Broden followed up, Combined for both? <br /> Mr. Dougherty replied, We are talking only about the Bowman Cemetery. <br /> Councilmember Broden stated, Oh, that's right. I apologize. Then the responsibility of forever <br /> going forward, so how do you allocate that? I can see almost a two (2) to one (1) relationship. <br /> Dollars expended on an annual basis for City Cemetery versus Bowman but how do you project <br /> that out over time to make sure we meet our commitment twenty (20) or thirty (30) years from <br /> now? <br /> Mr. Dougherty replied, Just like other City assets, it is considered in long-term capital planning <br /> and identifying needs along the way. As Aaron mentioned, VPA is responsible for maintaining <br /> and that is going to be the front line in identifying long-term capital needs. As far as how long that <br /> money will last, I think the history has shown the expenses to be very modest, so I imagine barring <br /> some catastrophic non-insured damage or something to that effect, ordinary maintenance probably <br /> won't eat into the corpus of that money very quickly. Under ordinary circumstances it will last <br /> quite a long time. It will be additionally helpful putting it into this fund that will be expressly for <br /> that purpose. It is protected in that sense in addition to our various duties under State law and <br /> Municipal Code to make sure we are maintaining it on a continual basis. <br /> Councilmember Broden followed up, Ok, then overall it is still retained and known as park space <br /> correct? <br /> Mr. Dougherty replied, Yes and it is good news. Because of the relationship between the City as <br /> the owner of the asset and its own parks department, it still counts for certification purposes. No <br /> change in that respect. <br /> Committee Chair White then turned the floor to members of the public wishing to speak in favor <br /> of or in opposition to the legislation. There were none. She then turned the floor back to the <br /> Committee for further comment or main motion. <br /> Committeemember Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No. 66-18 to the full Council with a favorable <br /> recommendation. Committeemember Voorde seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote <br /> of four(4) ayes. <br /> Committee Chair White thanked all department heads for their attendance. <br /> With no further business,Committee Chair White adjourned the Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> meeting at 6:16 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Karen White, Committee Chair <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227W.Jefferson Bvld South Bend,Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 www.southbendin.gov <br /> 12 <br />