Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Ice Rink Events for Installation, Operation and Removal of the Seasonal Ice Rink
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ice Rink Events for installation, operation and removal of the seasonal ice rink (Oly on Ice).
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ice Rink Events for installation, operation and removal of the seasonal ice rink (Oly on Ice).
Staff Contact:
Scott River, Director - Recreation and Facilities, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.753.8506
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is ready to host the fourth season of Oly on Ice on the Isthmus Park later this year. With the exception of the pandemic-induced season off in 2020-21, the City has hosted this event since 2018-19. In excess of 20,000 skaters are expected to visit downtown between late November and mid-January this season during what has become an anticipated attraction for experienced and novice skaters alike.
This Resolution will authorize City staff to move forward with a two year agreement, covering both 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The community enjoys this event each year. The Olympia Downtown Alliance has been a regular supporter of this event.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ice Rink Events for installation, operation and removal of the seasonal ice rink (Oly on Ice).
2. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ice Rink Events for installation, operation and removal of the seasonal ice rink (Oly on Ice). Request additional information prior to authorizing staff to move forward. Depending on the type of information needed and time required to secure it, this could delay or cancel the upcomin...
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