File #: 13-0473    Version: 1
Type: report Status: Filed
File created: 6/5/2013 In control: Finance Committee
Agenda date: 6/13/2013 Final action: 6/13/2013
Title: The Washington Center Operating Contract, Operational Budget, and Capital Needs
Attachments: 1. Goal and Areas for Improvement, 2. Operating Agreement, 3. City and Center Relationship
Related files: 13-0371, 13-0636, 13-0732
Title
The Washington Center Operating Contract, Operational Budget, and Capital Needs
Body
Issue:
Discussion of current status of operational contract and proposed changes.  Update on The Washington Center budget issues.
 
Committee Recommendation:
N/A
 
City Manager's Recommendation:
Provide feedback to staff regarding proposed changes to operational contract.  Direct staff about future actions to help stabilize the Center's fiscal affairs.
 
Staff Contact:
Steve Hall, City Manager, 360.753-8370
Jane Kirkemo, Director of Administrative Services, 360.753-8499
 
Presenter(s):
Steve Hall, City Manager
 
Background and Analysis:
The City owns The Washington Center.  It is operated by contract through a nonprofit organization directed by a volunteer Board of Directors.  The economic recession has created budget challenges for the Center and lead the Board to embark on a revised business model for the Center.  The Board has also recently hired a new Executive Director who will focus in large part on restoring fiscal balance in Center operations.  The City and The Washington Center Board can consider a number of options to stabilize Center operations and ensure the Center's continued success.
 
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts provides a venue for dozens of local performing arts organizations.  Ensuring success of the Center will allow these groups to continue and to thrive.
 
Options:
1.  Provide feedback to staff on the revised contract and options to continue the success of the Center.
 
Financial Impact:
N/A