TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Amanda Deml |
Interim Deputy Director |
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Parks |
Brittany Pratt |
Interim Recreation Business Manager |
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Derby Days 2022 Programming Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Derby Days is Redmond’s signature historic town festival. Rooted in the spirit of friendly competition, Derby Days started in 1940 as a bike derby and parade for the community and continues each year as an opportunity to bring together Redmond’s diverse community in celebration. This year’s event takes place July 8 & 9 on City Hall’s municipal campus and features parades, bike races, a 5K community walk/run, carnival rides, live music, food, and more.
Event Elements:
• Carnival
• Main Stage Entertainment
• Kids Zone and Stage
• Food Booths and Trucks
• Beer and Wine Garden
• Business & Community Booths
• Dedicated Craft Market
• Kids Bike Parade
• Derby Days Grand Parade
• Bike Races in partnership with the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome Association
• Drone Show
Sponsors & Partners:
• Key partnerships include King County Library System, Ben Franklin, Urban Craft Uprising, Artist Home, and Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome
• Sponsors include Microsoft, Amazon, Sound Transit, WM, BECU, Cascade Water Alliance, Sotheby’s Realty, Nicole Lamphier State Farm, and South West Plumbing for a total of $64,500
Businesses & Vendors:
• 70+ local artisan and crafter booths in partnership with Urban Craft Uprising
• 10+ food booths and 3 food trucks
• 70+ business and community booths
• 25+ parade entries from local organizations
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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; Community Strategic Plan; Cost of Service
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
N/A
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
o Outreach for business booths, food vendors, and parade entry applications - in progress through May and June 2022
o Public outreach began March 2022 and ramps up May 2022
• Outreach Methods and Results:
o Dedicated website
o Social media
o Email newsletters
o Posters and banners
o Business in-person outreach
o Press release
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$209,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000249 - Arts & Community Events
Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Events Fund (013); Sponsorships
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/22/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Derby Days 2022 Map