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Committee Report <br /> Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> September 11, 1996 <br /> Page 5 <br /> MORRIS CIVIC, <br /> 1996 BUDGETED $278,566 <br /> 1997 REQUESTED $314,850 <br /> Cleo Hickey then joined the Committee. She noted that the Morris Civic has a seating <br /> capacity for 2,400 patrons. Currently a surcharge of$.50 is added per ticket for special <br /> improvements with proceeds receded to Fund No. 416 which has approximately a <br /> $196,000 balance. They will be celebrating the 75th birthday of the Morris Civic. Cleo <br /> Hickey then reviewed several handouts which talked and highlighted philosophical changes <br /> with regard to being more proactive by promoting certain concerts in-house. In response to <br /> a question raised by Citizen Member Cathy Roemer is was noted that the artist's fee in <br /> marketing is the biggest item. Council President Kelly noted that this is a "risk and <br /> reward"concept overall. <br /> Dr. Varner suggested that the surcharge be considered being increased to$1.00 to generate <br /> needed revenue. Ms. Hickey noted that the surcharge began in 1984 and has not been <br /> increased since that date. <br /> In response to questions raised by Council President Kelly and Council Member Luecke, it <br /> was noted fund raising to date has raised $4.2 million in pledges with approximately $1 <br /> million collected. The goal is to have $5 million committed before proceeding ahead. <br /> Leadership gifts of$25,000 each with payments of$5,000 over a five year period were the <br /> initial emphasis. Ms. Hickey noted that the building has the original wiring which is <br /> becoming increasingly expensive to maintain. <br /> Dr. Varner also suggested that more local companies and stock gifts be considered with <br /> regard to fund raising which may provide more versatility and more revenue in the long <br /> run. Ms. Hickey stated that she would follow up on such suggestions. The Committee <br /> agreed to a proposal increase for possible in-house promotions. <br /> Following further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member Steve Luecke,Chairperson <br /> Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> Attachments <br />