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 Historical Society
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 Historical Society requested funding from the Town to:
• Preserve the history of the Castle Rock area
• Hold open the Castle Rock Museum four days per week, five hours per day, excluding holidays, and provide exhibits at the museum
• Provide historical tours and presentations
• Assist economic development by presenting the development of Castle Rock from founding to present and encouraging the growth of local businesses, while preserving the small-town atmosphere
The amount of the request is $71,000, which is included in the 2016 Budget. Actual administration of the contract will occur as per Council approval.
Discussion
The requested contribution represents about 53 percent of the Historical Society’s projected revenue for 2016. Fundraising is expected to bring in $60,000.
Financial Impact
The $71,000 would be distributed from the Philip S. Miller Trust Fund, which was established to provide financial support for sense-of-community projects and services.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council review the Historical Society’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 Historical Society as presented.”
OR
“I move to direct staff to work with the Historical Society 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