Title
Washington Center for the Performing Arts Annual Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only. No action requested.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an update regarding the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update regarding the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
Staff Contact:
Joan Lutz, Budget and Finance Manager, 360.753.8760
Presenter(s):
Jill Barnes, Executive Director, Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Background and Analysis:
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts was constructed in 1985 by the City of Olympia. The facility is located in the heart of downtown Olympia and has become a community gathering place, providing a focus for the performing arts in the region. While the City of Olympia owns the building, the Washington Center holds a long-term lease agreement to provide quality and financially sound performing arts programming for the entire community. The City of Olympia participates in funding the Washington Center through Lodging Tax collections.
Climate Analysis:
This agenda item is expected to result in no impact to greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
One of the goals of the City’s budget and/or financial processes is to ensure that city services are provided equitably to our residents and business communities, as well as the greater Olympia community. This agenda item is not expected to further impact known disparities in our community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Members of the community may have an interest in this agenda item as it deals with City finances and fiscal governance.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact related to the discussion.
Options:
1. Receive and update from the Washington Center.
2. Do not receive and update from the Washington Center.
3. Receive the update at a future meeting.
Attachments:
None