Title
Update about ODA’s Third Thursday Events and Discussion of 2018 Event Sponsorships
Recommended Action
Move to approve the proposed 2018 event sponsorships
Report
Issue:
Receive an update about the Olympia Downtown Alliance’s (ODA’s) Third Thursday events, and finalize allocations for 2018 event sponsorships
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Downtown Programs Manager, Community Planning & Development, 360.570.5847
Presenter(s):
Todd Cutts, Executive Director, Olympia Downtown Alliance
Chair Danielle Ruse
Background and Analysis:
At the March meeting, the Board discussed 2018 event sponsorships. The Board expressed an interest in sponsoring the Olympia Downtown Alliance’s (ODA’s) Third Thursday events, and asked for more information. ODA Executive Director Todd Cutts will be present to provide an overview.
Last month, the Board moved $3,000 from its contingency fund into the event sponsorship fund, resulting in a total of $4,500 to be used for event sponsorships in 2018. The Board already voted to allocate $2,000 to the Bridge Summer Concert Series. The following proposal represents what the Board has discussed interest in sponsoring this year:
Proposed 2018 Event Sponsorships
|
|
Event |
Amount |
Notes |
|
|
Bridge Summer Concert Series |
$2,000 |
Allocated 3/8/18 |
|
|
Pride Parade |
500 |
|
|
|
Downtown Halloween |
500 |
|
|
|
ODA’s Third Thursday |
1,500 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
$4,500 |
|
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Following an update from Todd Cutts,
1. Move to approve the proposed 2018 event sponsorships (see table above)
2. Do not vote on 2018 event sponsorships at this time
Financial Impact:
The PBIA has allocated $4,500 for event sponsorships in 2018
Attachments:
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