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Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Contribution for the Stage Red Opening Event
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Authorize the Deputy City Manager to execute a contract with the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors to accept a contribution in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for use towards the Stage Red Opening Event expenses.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by establishing partnerships and positive working relationships with other public agencies providing services to residents and local businesses.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana has undertaken an expansive and comprehensive revitalization of Downtown Fontana. A primary component of this revitalization effort is the creation of an entertainment district as a draw for consumers to enjoy as they discover the new downtown area. Stage Red is the keystone to the creation of this new entertainment district for the City.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors (Board) works with community partners through contractual agreements to identify programs, projects, and initiatives, to support the mission of the County to provide services to citizens that promote health, safety, economic well-being, education, recreation, and other public services that enhance quality of life, and meet the needs of the County’s citizens.
The Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program allows for allocations in each of the County of San Bernardino’s five supervisorial districts to serve the public purpose of providing for the social, recreational, and economic needs of County citizens.
The Board desires to contribute funding to the City of Fontana for costs associated with the opening of the Stage Red Theater located at 8463 Sierra Avenue in the City of Fontana. County residents of the City of Fontana and the surrounding communities of the Fifth District will be served by the Project.
Under the terms of the agreement, the City will match the Board’s contribution in an amount of at least 25% and a minimum of $12,500 of the total event expenses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Acceptance of the contribution will increase revenues in account 72030100 - Stage Red Operations and be used to offset costs for the Stage Red Reopening Event. The City’s matching contribution is currently budgeted in project 37300002-601 Capital Reinvestment. Any necessary budget adjustments will be included in the FY 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Report.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.