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February 25, 2002 Page 290 Mr. Clifton discussed the use of the Expo facilities by community and non-profit organizations. He stated the County would encourage community use of the facilities, but .charges would have to cover the cost of turning the lights on, clean-up, etc. He discussed the need for the Cou_~ty to sL~bsidize the operation each time there is a non-profit use thac does not follow the same compensation- schedule as other users. If there is a conflict between revenue-producing and non-profit uses and contracts have not been signed, Mr. Clifton stated the revenue-producing event would take priority. Mr. Chappuis reviewed a proposed Parking Revenue Proposal. U~ON MOTION of Co~vnissioner Feru~el, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed Rental Rates and Parking Revenue Proposal for the Expo as presented by Mr. Chappuis. PROPOSED RENTAL RATES ~rena (ticketed) $1,750.00 ;%rena (non-ticketed) $3,000.00 Multi-day Rate $2,250.00 Events Center Hall I 81,750.00 Hall II $1,500.00 Hall I & II $2,925.00 Gold Hall A $1,250.00 B S 700.00 A & B $1,675.00 Cabarrus Rooms $ 600.00 Cabarrus Room A $ 350.00 Cabarrus Room B $ 175.00 Cabarrus Room C $ 175.00 or 10% of gross ticket sales with cap of $6500 Manager may offer discounts where good business sense dictates (i.e. multiple rentals during non-prime days and hours). Parking Revenue Proposal In most successful facilities, parking revenue is a significant percentage of the total revenue generated annually. It is for this reason that a well thought out plan be implemented that is applied consistently over a wide .variety of scenarios. Properly planned, parking fees will help insure a constant source of revenue. The parking fee for all "major" entertainment shall be $3.00 per vehicle. An alternative option would he co charge $1.00 per person added ko the ticket price. The second option would lower your labor expense and possibly slightly reduce revenue. Current nu~ers indicate about 2.5 people per car come to these events hut it varies depending on the ~ype of show. For civic functions, banquets, flat shows, and consumer shows the parking fee is suggested at $2.00 per car. we could do 75¢ per paid adult and 50¢ per paid child. This option enables the promoter =o include it in his/her ticket price. When you have concurrent shows the higher parking fee would apply to all vehicles entering the lo~ or the attendant would have to determine from the patron what event they are attending. For conventions and other events requiring multiple "in and outs", the fee would be negotiated say $10.00 for a weekend pass. For banquet functions we should offer the host to buy the parking for 50¢ per person attending. De~ending on the total gross revenue potential of an event, the facility general manager may adjust parking fees with the County Manager's approval.