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Council directs staff to renegotiate Epicenter public-safety reimbursement to cover city costs
Summary
Council reviewed the agreement reimbursing the city $55/hour per officer for coverage at Epicenter events, learned the rate under-reimbursed city costs, and directed staff to negotiate to recover actual costs or a higher rate.
Council reviewed the Rosenberg'Epicenter services agreement, which funds law enforcement and fire-marshalling services for events at the Epicenter and Convention Center, and asked staff to seek revised reimbursement terms that cover the city's actual costs.
Staff reminded the council that the agreement (authorized by a June 2024 resolution) currently reimburses the city $55 per hour for each Rosenberg police officer or fire investigator working Epicenter events. Finance staff reported the city was operating at a loss under that rate, estimating a shortfall of roughly $55,000 for the first contract period and projected losses could increase to $80'$85K annually after recent pay increases.
Council members directed staff to return to the negotiating table with Epicenter management to pursue reimbursement of actual costs (or a higher hourly rate), and asked staff to propose a contract structure that would invoice for actual costs if possible. Staff confirmed they would negotiate terms and report back with a proposed agreement for council approval.
