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Personnel and Finance Committee September 2, 2003 Page 3 Mr. St. Clair stated that the project is controlled by the South Bend Community School Corporation. Mr. St. Clair stated that he would ask for an update from them on the completion of the area between Potawatomi Zoo and Adams High School and report back to the Council. 2004 Parks and Recreation Department 2003 Expenditures $1,499,562 Potawatomi Zoo Fund # 201-1104 2004 Expenditures $1,587,418 Overall Expenditure Increase,excluding capital - $ 87,856 2003 Revenues $1,187,081 Expenditure Increase as a%,excluding capital-: 5.9% 2004 Revenues $1,667,481 2004 Revenue Decrease$104,000 Down 22.4% Potawatomi Zoo Director Greg Bockheim made the presentation. He noted that they would be eliminating the General Curator position and are re-organizing their relationship with the Zoo Society. In Iight of the merger of concessions, they can now provide catering services. Attendance is up and concessions sales have increased. They will be seeking NRPA accreditation which will take approximately one year. 2004 Parks and Recreation Department 2003 Expenditures $1,395,905 Recreation Division Fund # 201-1103 2004 Expenditures $1,527,618 Overall Expenditure Increase,excluding capital - $131,713 2003 Revenues $1,318,604 Expenditure Increase as a%,excluding capital-: 5.9% 2004 Revenues $1,527,619 2004 Revenue Increase,excluding tax allocation $44300 Up 23.3% Susan O'Connor made the presentation. She noted that increase reflect taking over concessions. Last year they decreased by 7.5%, with seasons being shortened, no Fall Lean to Swim sessions, and no week day services on the Fast Race. 2004 Parks and Recreation Department 2003 Expenditures $663,974 Recreation Nonreverting Fund # 203 2004 Expenditures $791,718 Overall Expenditure Increase $127,744 @ 19.2% 2003 Revenues $718,012 2004 Revenues $984,576 Council Member Kirsits voiced concern about kids riding bikes through the water park which has resulting in the little kids being intimidated. Council Member Kirsits also inquired about whether their were playground monitors,and whether the water is chlorinated. Mr. St. Clair stated that he does not believe that any staff is needed at the water parks. He stated that the water sprays on controlled by computers and that the water is not chlorinated. Dr. Varner inquired about the hours of operation at the water park, noting that he does not believe that the times are posted. It was noted that the water park is open from 10 am to 6 pm. Mr. St. Clair stated that there has been significant vandalism at the water park with even the day lilies being dug up and taken. He noted that vandalism is up at all city parks. Dr. Varner suggested that the hours be posted at the water park, noting that that may deter in part some of the vandalism.