TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks Loreen Hamilton 425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks Lindsey Tusing Marketing and Events Supervisor Parks Laurel Williams Program Coordinator Parks Mack Leonard Events and Marketing Coordinator
Parks Brittany Pratt Recreation Business Manager
TITLE:
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Events and Derby Days Recap 2026
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will share information and data collected from the 2026 special event and miscellaneous use permit season. Highlights, data, and sustainability metrics for Derby Days 2026 will also be shared with Council as part of the annual event recap.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan, Cost of Service, Methodology
Required:
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Council Request:
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Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Derby Days 2026
>35,000 festival goers in attendance
$103,500 raised in sponsorships
100% human, EV, and RNG powered parade
Permitted Events 2026
Special Events – 44
Miscellaneous Use – 48
Total – 92 permits issued
Increased significantly from 2025’s total of 77 permits issued
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
Timeline (previous or planned):
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Outreach Methods and Results:
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Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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? Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
Date Meeting Requested Action N/A
Item has not been presented to Council N/A
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
Date Meeting Requested Action N/A None proposed a...
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