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 |
Nicole McDonald |
Marketing and Events Manager |
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Parks |
Zach Houvener |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Redmond Lights 2023 Program Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Redmond Lights is a winter celebration of light and art. This year’s event features temporary public art and light displays installed in Downtown Park from December 1 to January 3 and a kick-off celebration that includes live entertainment, a luminary trail, family light promenade, and other activities.
Event Elements:
• Temporary public art throughout Downtown Park
• Light installations throughout Downtown Park
• Live entertainment on the Buoyant Pavilion, the Moving Arts Center, and along the Redmond
Central Connector
• Family Light Promenade
• Luminary Trail
• Craft and recreation activities
• Community/cultural booths and performances
• Activity booths
• Food trucks
• Kids Coloring Contest
• Business Window Decorating Contest
Sponsors & Partners:
• Key partnerships include: Redmond Town Center
• Sponsors include: Microsoft, Amazon, and Redmond Town Center as of Oct. 9, 2023
Businesses & Community Group Involvement Opportunities:
• Window Decorating Contest
• Host activity during kick-off event
• Food Trucks and Booths
• Sponsorships
• Performances
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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:
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 to local businesses and community - Aug. 2023 to Nov. 2023
o Outreach for attendees - begins late Oct. 2023
• Outreach Methods and Results:
o In-person visits to all businesses, organizations, and apartment complexes adjacent to Downtown Park
o Email outreach to all businesses, organizations, and apartment complexes adjacent to Downtown Park
o Email outreach to Redmond faith and culture groups
o Dedicated website
o Social media campaigns
o Email newsletters
o Posters and banners
o News release
o Kickoff Video
o Utility Bill Inserts
o Mailed postcards to affected area organizations and apartment complexes
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$110,205
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000036 - 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):
• Community Events Fund (013) - staffing costs
o Sponsorships - $45,000 as of 10/9/2023
o LTAC Grant - $50,000
• Event fees - $5,000
• Arts Activity Fund (011)
o LTAC Grant - $20,000
o 4Culture Grant - $5,000
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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None proposed at this time |
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Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
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