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Meridian Center seeks higher revenue to reduce city subsidy; staff cite staffing and deferred maintenance
Summary
Officials said the Meridian Center aims to raise monthly revenue from a $34,000 2025 target to $38,000 in 2026, expand sales and events and reduce the annual city subsidy, while acknowledging staff shortages and deferred maintenance.
City staff presented the Meridian Center's 2026 budget and told commissioners the event venue is trying to increase revenue and reduce its reliance on city transfers.
The center set a 2025 revenue goal of $34,000 per month and a 2026 target of $38,000 per month, staff said. "That goal is set to be able to cover operations so that the city subsidy would only be for the building itself," the presenter said. Staff acknowledged the goal is ambitious and may not be met immediately.
Staff described recent accomplishments such as hosting proms, conferences and…
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