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6.1.G. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager July 23, 2018 SUBJECT Approve Live Performance Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Zoppe Circus RECOMMENDATION By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Live Performance Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Zoppe Circus BACKGROUND Since 2008, the City of Redwood City has presented Zoppe Circus to the community. The addition of a family -friendly program at the end of October helped to extend the season of events, and provided an incredible draw to Redwood City. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) staff hosts and coordinates the operations for Zoppe Circus. In 2013, the Circus was relocated to Red Morton Park and was extended to three weekends after maxing out ticket sales for two weekends of shows. The Circus continues to receive rave reviews, and in 2017, more than 11,000 tickets were sold for over 27 shows. Reviews from attendees and neighbors were positive. Last year, the Circus sold out all the weekend shows and for 2018 staff recommends extending shows to four weekends. ANALYSIS Staff recommends entering into a Live Performance Agreement between the City and Zoppe for up to $150,000. This would allow four weekend performances reflecting the success as increasing ticket sales are leaving little room in capacity for most shows. With the continued use of the ticket pricing structure with lower rates for midweek performances and higher rates for traditionally filled weekend performances, we expect to maximize revenue to ensure that all costs are covered. Staff has analyzed the parks proposed sporting events during this time period and finds no conflicts. Profit from ticket sales is one of several revenue streams identified through our Downtown Events Sustainability Plan.