To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Kristin Zagurski, Senior Management Analyst
Title
Resolution: Approving the Service Contract Between the Town of Castle Rock and the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Body
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Executive Summary
Each year, the Town Council reviews requests from service organizations for funding their operations and/or community events and services.
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce requested funding from the Town to provide these services:
• Events: Artfest, the Douglas County fair parade and Starlighting
• Business support services: Castle Rock Economic Gardeners and Leadership Douglas County
• Community marketing
• Administration: Event/program staffing and admin/operations
The amount of the request is $99,720, which is included in the 2016 Budget. Actual administration of the contract will occur as per Council approval.
Discussion
The Chamber’s main source of income is its events, followed by membership dues and the service contract with the Town. The amount requested for 2016 would represent about 13 percent of the Chamber’s total anticipated annual revenues. Volunteers provide services valued at more than $36,000 in conjunction with several Chamber initiatives, including business counseling, monthly trainings and Leadership Douglas County.
Financial Impact
Funds would be disbursed from the General Fund Town Council budget in the amount of $99,720.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council review the Chamber’s request and determine the funding and service levels for the annual contract.
Proposed Motions
“I move to approve the resolution that approves the service contract between the Town of Castle Rock and the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce as presented.”
OR
“I move to direct staff to work with the Castle Chamber of Commerce to develop a service contract in the amount of ___ and providing services of ___ and bring that contract back for Council consideration.”
Attachments
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Service Contract