HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 20, 2009 K-02AGENDA ITEM K407
CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve One -Time Use of Grape Bowl as a Concert Venue
MEETING DATE: May 20,2009
PREPARED BY: James M. Rodems – Interim Director/Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the staff recommendation for one-time use of the Grape Bowl as a
concertvenue.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A local promoter has offered to bring a nationally known performer to
the Grape Bowl in late July 2009 for a concert that will be made
accessible to disabled concert -goers.
The promoter estimates attendance for a proposed concert will be between 4,000 and 6,000. Although
the City Council in 2005 restricted the Grape Bowl's use to existing events and organizations, Parks and
Recreation Departmentstaff believes the facility's limitations can be mitigated through the use of
wheelchair-accessiblerestroom trailers and concession stands.
Revenue from this event could be used to defray the cost of permanent improvementsto make the Grape
Bowl more accessible, or for Parks and Recreation Department operating revenue. In light of the scarcity
of funding and Department's desire to leverage existing assets for maximum public benefit, staff requests
the City Council allow this one-time use as long as the promoter provides the facilities needed to meet
Americans With Disabilities Act requirements.
The Grape Bowl has previously been used as a concert venue, with entertainers such as Lawrence Welk
and the band Foreigner, which drew a crowd of more than 10,000 in 1978.
Staff is awaiting City Council approval before it discusses financial terms with the promoter.
FISCAL IMPACT: Allowing the Grape Bow! to be used as a concertvenue has the potential to
increase available funds for facility improvements or the Parks and Recreation
Special Revenue Fund.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: None RegtAred
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Jodi Ayers, Deputy City ager
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Community Cente !rector
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APPROVED:
Blair ing, City Manager