City of Olympia - File #: 23-0324

• File #: 23-0324
• Version: 2
• Type: decision
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/5/2023
• In control: PBIA Advisory Board
• Agenda date: 4/12/2023
• Final action: 4/12/2023
• Title: Consideration of Event Sponsorship Requests

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/12/2023	2	PBIA Advisory Board	approved
4/12/2023	2	PBIA Advisory Board	approved
4/12/2023	2	PBIA Advisory Board	postponed

Title

Consideration of Event Sponsorship Requests

Recommended Action

Following the presentation, move to approve the 3 requested event sponsorships

Report

Issue:

Whether to approve event sponsorships for Pride, the Bridge Music Project and a Community Bulletin Board at 4^th and Plum Avenues

Staff Contact:

Amy Buckler, PBIA Staff Liaison, 360-280-8947

Presenter(s):

Amy Buckler

Background and Analysis:

One of the functions of the PBIA is to support and promote events and activities that enhance the downtown community. The PBIA provides funding for a variety of projects and events with different organizations with this sponsorship process.

There are three event/project sponsorship requests before the PBIA in April:

•                     Pride Parade

•                     The Bridge Music Project Sweet 16 Dance Battle

•                     Proposal to install a permanent community bulletin board by the food carts at 4^th and Plum Avenues

The proposals are attached.

Climate Analysis:

N/A

Equity Analysis:

The Pride Parade is an inclusive event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in Olympia. The Bridge Music Project works especially with youth who have faced trauma or high barriers to family and economic security in their lives; their mission is to equip youth with tools for self-expression and understanding through music, mentorship and community.

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

N/A

Options:

1.                     Move to approve the 3 requested event sponsorships

2.                     Move to approve a selection of the requested sponsorships

3.                     Do not approve any event sponsorships

Financial Impact:

Total amount requested is $3,000 from the PBIA fund

Attachments:

None