Council approves ARC operations plan, TBID MOU and naming‑rights framework
Billings City Council approved a three‑year PRPL runway to operate the Amen Park Recreation Campus (ARC), accepted a $500,000 Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) MOU staged over three years, and authorized staff to pursue naming‑rights and sponsorships to offset operations.
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City parks staff presented the proposed operational model for the Amen Park Recreation Campus (ARC), recommending a three‑year runway with Parks, Recreation and Public Lands (PRPL) operating the facility while performance and financial metrics are measured. Staff outlined a plan to recover 60% of operating costs in FY27, 80% in FY28 and 100% in FY29 (exclusive of TBID assistance), and proposed an advisory board and naming‑rights tiers to help build reserves and operational solvency.
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