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Item 4L Oktoberfest 2017 Community Event Participation Agreement Item 4L Good Evening Mayor and members of the City Council. This is Jenni Lanier and I am presenting item 4L which seeks consideration to approve a Community Events Participation Agreement with Southlake Chamber of Commerce for the 2017 Oktoberfest event. 1 Approved by City Council on October 21, 2008 Established criteria to evaluate applications for City participation in community events Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund $23,000 is budgeted annually CEPP Background Resolution 08-054 was approved by City Council on October 21, 2008 to establish a Community Event Participation Policy (CEPP). The purpose of the Policy is to establish guidelines for processing requests for City participation in Community Events. The Policy establishes cost sharing for related City expenses with a maximum cost reimbursement of $10,000 per event. Expenses related to the CEPP program are funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. $23,000 is budgeted annually from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for reimbursement. Presented for City Council consideration at this time is the 2017 Community Events Participation Agreement for the Oktoberfest event to be held October 6-8, 2017 in Southlake Town Square. 2 Family friendly arts & crafts festival held in Southlake Town Square Friday, October 6 - Sunday, October 8, 2017 Oktoberfest 2017 Background Oktoberfest is a three day arts and crafts festival held in Southlake Town Square and coordinated by the Southlake Chamber of Commerce. The event is free to the public and offers local unique artists, children’s arts and crafts, food and beverages, and ongoing entertainment. The application is for Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 9AM to begin set up, but the actual event is Friday – Sunday, October 6 through October 8, 2017. 3 Authenticity Marketing Security Environment Conditions CEPA application requires increased accountability Community Events Participation Agreement with Southlake Chamber of Commerce The Southlake Chamber of Commerce continues to refine its operation of the event the in following areas: Authenticity: A Vendor Committee is working diligently to ensure quality Oktoberfest vendors are selected that support the mission of the event. The goal is to increase the quality of vendors vs increasing how many vendors are there. Marketing: The marketing strategy is to promote and advertise the event as 100% family friendly. Much of the advertising will feature children’s entertainment, which will reinforce the family atmosphere guests will find at this year’s event. Marketing will include print, radio, digital and billboards. Security: The Southlake Chamber of Commerce is committed to making Oktoberfest a family friendly as well as a safe environment for its patrons. The Southlake Chamber of Commerce will be working with a company that provides a more selective group of security personnel to ensure access points are better covered, as well as overall safety standards are met. Environment Conditions: A group consisting of representatives from the Southlake Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Directory (event coordinator) City of Southlake and Retail Properties of America will meet prior to and following the event to complete a walk around of Southlake Town Square to ensure the environment is left in acceptable conditions. In addition to the above, City staff has revised the Community Event Participation Policy Application in 2016 to require submission of additional documentation in an effort to increase accountability for these types of third party events. 4 City incurred costs estimated at $21,683.78 50/50 split: $10,841.89 CEPP cap amount is $10,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Financial Consideration Estimated needs for the 2017 event include: personnel, facility/equipment rental, and other services such as water, advertising, etc as presented in your packet memo. Final funding will be based on actual costs incurred, not to exceed the Community Event Participation Policy (CEPP) maximum of $10,000. Based on the identified needs listed in the application provided by Southlake Chamber of Commerce, the total estimated cost is $21,683.78. The Community Events Participation Policy (CEPP) establishes that the City will participate in 50% of eligible costs up to $10,000. In the event the final costs exceed $10,000, the applicant will be responsible for the additional amount. Expenses related to the Community Events Participation program are funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. 5 City of Southlake Strategy Map The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability. C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement Serve our Customers Manage the Business B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement B6 Optimize use of technology Provide Financial Stewardship Promote Learning and Growth F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce L4 Recognize & reward high performers L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization C6 Enhance the sense of community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities L6 Foster positive employee engagement Deliver on Our Focus Areas C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests The execution of this Community Event Participation Agreement with Southlake Chamber of Commerce links to the city’s strategy map relative to the focus area of Partnership & Volunteerism. The specific corporate objective that is met by the agreement is: Enhance resident quality of life and business vitality through Tourism. 6 Board / Citizen Review June 3, 2014 CC approved Resolution No. 14-017, Specific Use Permit for Oktoberfest Events for a five-year period   June 20, 2017 CC consideration of CEPA with Southlake Chamber of Commerce for 2017 Oktoberfest A Specific Use Permit was approved for the Oktoberfest events for a period of five (5) years at the June 3, 2014 City Council meeting. The existing SUP will expire June 2019. The Community Events Participation Agreement with Southlake Chamber of Commerce is presented for City Council consideration this evening. 7 Staff recommends approval of the Community Events Participation Agreement with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce for the 2017 Oktoberfest event, not to exceed $10,000 per the policy maximum, of the estimated City incurred costs of $21,683.78. Staff Recommendation In accordance with the Council adopted Community Event Participation Policy, staff recommends approval of the Community Events Participation Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the 2017 Oktoberfest event, not to exceed $10,000 per the policy maximum, of the estimated City incurred costs of $21,683.78. 8 QUESTIONS? 9 This concludes the presentation and I’m happy to answer any questions.