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 |
Brittany Pratt |
Events and Marketing Supervisor |
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Parks |
Zach Houvener |
Deputy Director |
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2023 Derby Days Overview
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 14 & 15 on City Hall’s municipal campus and features parades, bike races, a 5K community walk/run, carnival rides, live music, food, drone light show, and more.
Event Elements:
• Carnival
• Main Stage
• Food Booths and Trucks
• Beer and Wine Garden
• Business and Community Booths
• Craft Market
• Kids Bike Parade
• Derby Days Grand Parade
• Bike Races at the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome
• Drone Light Show
Sponsors & Partners:
• Key partnerships include King County Library System, Ben Franklin, Unisea, Nelson Legacy Group, Overlake Christian Church, Urban Craft Uprising, Artist Home, Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome, Hopelink, Redmond Bar & Grill, and VALA Eastside.
• Sponsors include Amazon, Microsoft, Bright Horizons, Puget Sound Energy, Cascade Water Alliance, Meta, Nicole Lamphier State Farm Insurance, WM, BECU, Evergreen Healthcare, Smith Brothers Farms, Redmond-Kirkland Animal Hospital and Pet Urgent Care, and Homestreet Bank for a total of $84,000.
• Emergency Management is creating an incident action plan for the safety of event participants.
Businesses & Vendors:
• 50+ local artisan and crafter booths in partnership with Urban Craft Uprising
• 10+ food booths and 3 food trucks
• 35+ business and community booths
• 20+ parade entries from local organizations
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan; Community Strategic Plan; Cost of Service Methodology
• Required:
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• Council Request:
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• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
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COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
o Outreach for business involvement, sponsors, and vendors began February 2023 and continue through June 2023
o Public outreach began March 2023 and ramps up May 2023
• Outreach Methods and Results:
o Dedicated event website
o Direct email outreach
o Social media
o Email newsletters
o Posters and banners
o Postcard distribution
o Magazine ads
o In-person business outreach
o Press releases
• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$178,000
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:
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Funding source(s):
013 Events Fund
- $50,000 from LTAC,
- $84,000 from sponsorships,
- $44,000 from event fees, leases, and other revenue
Budget/Funding Constraints:
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COUNCIL REVIEW:
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