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<br /> ---~ <br /> e fees. Mr. Roan said it is possible to develop management strategies in order <br /> to keep an outdoor facility in good repair. <br /> Noting that the City is being asked to provide funding for the Special Events <br /> Strategy plan, Mr. Boles asked what direct financial benefit the City would <br /> be receiving. He noted that he supports using public money for cultural <br /> events and would favor using this as an economic development strategy, but <br /> voiced concern that the City does not have a direct means of recouping its <br /> costs. <br /> Ms. Bascom spoke about the economic benefits a Special Events Program would <br /> provide to the City in terms of marketing Eugene as a unique place to visit. <br /> She also noted that it will not be possible to initiate this program without <br /> some City support. <br /> Mr. Holmer said that the City does not have a specific revenue source to <br /> support this plan, but assured Mr. Boles that if this plan were implemented, <br /> the economic climate of the City would improve. He also said that in the <br /> future, some alternate means of funding for this program would need to be <br /> identified. He suggested an increase in user fees or an income tax. <br /> Mr. Boles said that it should be made clear on the front end that an <br /> alternate source of funding for this program will need to be identified. If <br /> this is not made clear up front, he warned, cultural groups will continue to <br /> look to City resources for individual project funding. <br /> e Responding to a question from Ms. Schue, Bob Schutz, PARCS Department, said <br /> that the revenue which will be generated from this type of facility will <br /> depend on the types of performances which appear. He pointed out that these <br /> types of facilities are rarely self-supporting. <br /> Ms. Schue said that she shares Mr. Boles' concern with respect to future plan <br /> financing. <br /> Mayor Miller pointed out that the City has the option of hiring a theater <br /> consultant or operating a rental facility. He also suggested that the <br /> council consider what other types of facilities would be competing with this <br /> faCility in the future. <br /> Mr. Bennett requested an analysis of the anticipated future revenue streams <br /> for the amphitheater, assuming that it is in its first year of operation. <br /> Ms. Ehrman asked whether the City is obligated to use the money it has <br /> earmarked for the amphitheater in the way that has been suggested in this <br /> document. Mr. Gleason responded affirmatively. Ms. Ehrman said that she is <br /> hesitant to approve this plan through the construction phase; she suggested <br /> that the council approve the design instead. <br /> Mr. Holmer suggested that the council approve the plan and direct the City <br /> Manager, in response to concerns raised today, to incorporate the specific <br /> e <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 17, 1990 Page 4 <br />