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City Council Briefing
Nancy Helman | November 12, 2024
Presentation Overview
•Something in the Water FY24-25 Timeline
•Current Status
•Council Discussion on Next Steps:
•Allow staff to work beyond desired execution date.
•Request staff to provide alternative programming.
•September 13, 2024 SITW event postponement.
•SITW presentation to City Council October 8, 2024 by Robby Wells, Executive Producer.
•Meetings progressed with Festival Production and City Leadership to discuss contract terms including Council’s desires in Resolution below for a spring event.
•Council Resolution October 15, 2024
•Highlights:
•Increased collaboration with City Council and Staff.
•Announcement of line up and ticket sale prior December 31, 2024.
•Milestones and benchmarking.
•Council’s desire to have Sponsorship Agreement executed by November 1, 2024.
•Explore long term agreement.
Something in the Water 2025
•April 26-27, 2025 event dates.
•Event is five months and two weeks away (days 165)
•Planning, community engagement, public safety and event operations moving forward including multi-departmental team.
•Contract Desired Execution Date was November 1, 2024.
•Agreement has not been executed.
Current Status
Discussion on Next Steps
•Options for Council Discussion
•Staff to continue to work with SITW beyond
communicated desired contract execution date.
•Staff explore alternative programming for the weekend
•Utilize City’s Event and Entertainment Contractor
APRIL 26-27TH 2025
SOMETHING IN THE WATER WEEKEND
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