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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-06 Waive Auditorium fees Chamber of CommerceCONSENT ITEM E-6 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER FROM: ADRIAN GARCIA, CMC, CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2017 SUBJECT: REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES FOR THE USE OF THE AZUSA AUDITORIUM SUMMARY: On January 24, 2017, the City received an application from the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, which has partnered with the League of Women Voters, for the use of the Azusa Auditorium on February 13, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to conduct a Candidates’ Forum for the candidates who are on the ballot of the General Municipal Election of March 7, 2017. The proposed action waives all fees associated with the use of the auditorium. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action: 1) Waive all fees associated with the use of the auditorium. BACKGROUND: The Azusa Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the League of Women Voters of East San Gabriel Valley has requested the use of the Azusa Auditorium on February 13, 2017 to hold a Candidates’ Forum for individuals running for City Council and Mayor. As the applicant, the Azusa Chamber of Commerce has requested that all fees associated with the use of the auditorium be waived. Per the City’s Resolution of Fees and Charges, the cost for use of the auditorium is $100 per hour after 4:00 p.m. The Chamber has also requested that the event be recorded. The City has a contracted video technician who is responsible for all video production at a fee of $125.00 per meeting. Per the auditorium policy, only the City Council can waive these fees. APPROVED COUNCIL MEETING 2/6/2017 Request to Waive Fees for the Use of the Azusa Auditorium February 6, 2017 Page 2 2 FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed recommendation waives the Auditorium Rental fee of $187.50 and video technician cost of $125.00 for a general fund impact of $312.50. Prepared by: Fiscal Impact Reviewed by: Adrian Garcia, CMC Talika M. Johnson Chief Deputy City Clerk Director of Finance Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved: Louie F. Lacasella Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM Management Analyst City Manager Attachment: 1) Auditorium Application