For City Council Meeting [November 27, 2018]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Ahmad Ansari, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Perry Brents, Director of Community Services
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Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 7428, authorizing the Expenditure of $20,000 to Co-Sponsor a "Rialto Holiday on Ice" Event to be held from December 8 through December 16, 2018.
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BACKGROUND:
In December of 2004, the Rialto City Council approved the first-ever, Rialto Holiday on Ice event. This event, held for 4 years (2004-2008) and again in 2013, was possible through donations by co-sponsorship of the City and various members of the business community. Staff is proposing to reinstate the Rialto Holiday on Ice event. Upon City Council approval, the event schedule would take place daily from Saturday, December 8 through Sunday, December 16, 2018.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
The "Rialto Holiday on Ice" program provides a winter recreational event as a part of the City of Rialto continuing effort to sponsor events that promote family oriented recreation opportunities. Studio 33 Stage Productions, represented by Mr. Brian Jackson is a vendor with the capability of providing a portable ice skating rink. The vendor is available for the Rialto Holiday on Ice to take place from December 8 through 16, 2018. Co-sponsorship by the City allows for the provision of securing the vendor's commitment to the scheduled dates and confirming co-sponsorship from the various business entities and other donors.
Regardless of purpose or age of an event, for any event provided using City funding as a source, it is appropriate for the City Council to determine whether the City will carry out those programs. City staff is seeking Council review and consideration for co-sponsorship of the Rialto Holiday on Ice for $20,000. The cost for providing the skating rink is $45,900. The remaining $25,900 as proposed would come from sponsorships and donations.
If funds are used for a publ...
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