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Amphitheater budget under review; staff estimate labor could require $20k in added revenue
Summary
Staff flagged amphitheater wage costs of about $30,000 and a projected net return around $11,000; the committee discussed identifying labor costs on amphitheater lines and whether to create a funded position or use existing staff and technology to reduce labor needs.
Presenter said the tentative budget shows a modest net from amphitheater operations and that including a dedicated staff line would increase reported costs by roughly $20,000 to $30,000. “We’re budgeting an $11,000 kind of net return. If we have to fund a position…we’re going to need to find another $20,000 in revenue to make that sort of work,” the presenter said.
Committee members favored identifying amphitheater labor costs explicitly in the budget so the council can see the full economics, while some warned that creating a permanent position risks a slippery slope of adding ongoing staff. Staff proposed using technology and self‑service entry systems to reduce labor needs and agreed to itemize labor lines for the next draft so council can consider fee changes or a part‑time hire if justified.
