TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Telly C. Whitfield, Ph.D., Assistant City Manager
FROM: Chris Cauley, Director of Economic and Community Development
DATE: September 7, 2021
RE:
Title
New Year’s Eve Event Proposal
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
GOAL IV: The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
4.2: To enhance diverse recreation, leisure and cultural opportunities
Executive Summary:
City Council is asked to review the Cool Spring Downtown District, Inc. (CSDD) proposal for New Year’s Eve and provide consensus direction to staff on next steps.
Background:
The Fiscal Year 2022 Budget adopted by City Council on June 14, 2021 included $100,000 for a New Year’s Eve celebration. CSDD is the City’s downtown management partner and has prepared a proposal for a New Year’s Eve event in Downtown Fayetteville.
Issues/Analysis:
The attached report represents a concept, feel, and budget for CSDD to deliver a New Year’s Eve event.
Budget Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2022 budget includes $100,000 for this event. The current proposal by CSDD is projected to cost $150,000, and would require an additional appropriation of $50,000 to implement as presented.
Options:
• Provide consensus to move forward with the proposed New Year’s Eve event and direct staff to present a Budget Ordinance Amendment to appropriate the additional funds needed at a subsequent Regular Meeting of the City Council.
• Direct staff to prepare modifications to the proposal for approval.
• Direct staff to some other option.
Recommended Action:
Council is asked to provide consensus to move forward with planning the New Year’s Eve celebration as presented and direct staff to present a Budget Ordinance Amendment to appropriate the additional funds needed at a the September 27, 2021 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Attachments:
CSDD New Year’s Eve 2021 Proposal
CSDD New Year’s Eve 2021 Concept/Mood
CSDD New Year’s Eve 2021 Presentation