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 upcoming season.
3. Do not authorize staff to move forward with the return of the seasonal ice rink.
Financial Impact:
The 2022 budget includes most of the necessary funding needed for the 2022-23 season. Total expenses budgeted for the 2022-23 season are $381,466. $148,500 is recovered through sponsorships, admissions, grants and miscellaneous concessions. The remaining $232,966 is supported by the general fund. The 2023 operating budget will fund the January portion of this upcoming season’s rink as well as support next season (2023-24).
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement