10 - LCC and VCC Annual BudgetsItem No. 10
memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: John Godwin, City Manager
SUBJECT: LCC & VCC BUDGETS
DATE: June 29, 2018
BACKGROUND: The bylaws of both the Love Civic Center and the Visitors and Convention
Council, since they receive funding from the city's Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), require that
their annual budgets be presented to and approved by the city council each summer.
STATUS OF ISSUE: Lamar County Chamber of Commerce President Paul Allen will speak to
the council and then Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Josh Bray and Incoming
Chair Linda Kapp will present their board's recommended budget at the July 9 council meeting,
explaining any increases and answering council questions.
BUDGET: Funding is from the 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), plus certain operating
revenues.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve chamber requested budgets.
II � I�.QV� Iliu�l
2018-2019
Program of Work
Continue to address and utilize the Long -Term Planning Committee's facility assessment for
improvements, and specifically address the following opportunities for improvement:
• Continue HVAC upgrades throughout the building
• Complete Request For Proposal (RFP) process currently underway with goal of
contracting Audio / Visual / Lighting and HVAC control upgrade
• Replace catering entrance exterior doors
• Explore options and possibly install method to secure Main Hall doors prior to events,
when not rented and facilitate ability to reducing heating and cooling during periods of
non-use
• Improve Trolley Barn to eliminate excessive humidity inside causing mold and mildew
• Prepare scope -of -work and received bids for landscaping improvements
• Upgrade lighting in and around civic center
• Pave RV spots at rear of building and install concrete pad to accommodate turning
radius necessary for trolley to be backed into barn.
• Locate and repair roof leaks
• Replace ceiling tiles with like type tiles where necessary for aesthetic purposes
• Replace windows that have fogged due to seal failure
• Improve handicap accessibility throughout facility
• Create marketing materials and improve social media and web presence
Love Civic Center
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
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Love Civic Center
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
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Mission Statement:
2018-2019
Program of Work
The Paris Visitors & Convention Council will provide all necessary services and information to
visitors/tourists, and develop programs to attract meetings, conventions, sports events, groups, and
other activities that will produce economic benefits for the Paris community.
PROJECTS:
• Endeavor to attract groups and individuals by providing marketing materials, e.g. social media
videos, literature, website information, calendar of events, visitor and newcomer guides, maps,
historical tour guides, and brochures.
• Promote Paris and Lamar County as an event location to meeting and event planners.
• Work with existing partners to continue and expand annual events.
• Evaluate and potentially offer funding for events that bring 'heads -in -beds.'
• Encourage civic clubs and local businesses to hold meetings and events in Paris
• Collaborate with Paris Main Street and Paris Downtown Association and assist with events.
Develop and broaden existing events:
• Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally
• "Hell of North Texas" Gravel Grind
partnering with Tour de Paris
• Paris Balloon Festival and Music Festival
• ASA "Southwest Shootout" Archery
Tournament
• Southern Drag Boat Races
• Three separate square-dance conventions
• Antique car events
• Fishing tournaments
• Golf tournaments
• Baseball and Softball tournaments
• Motorcycle rides and events
Bolster promotion of area attractions:
• Eiffel Tower topped with red cowboy hat
• Red River Valley Veterans Memorial
• Trail de Paris and the North East Texas
Trail
• Sam Bell Maxey House
• Lake Crook
• Pat Mayse Lake
• Historic Downtown
• Lamar County Courthouse
• Historic Evergreen Cemetery
• Lamar County Historical Museum
• Valley of the Caddo Museum and Cultural
Center
• Lamar County Historical Genealogy Library
• John Chisum Monument
• Promote Historical Trolley Tours
• Paris Community Theatre
• Love Civic Center
Visitors Convention Council
Profit Loss Budget vs. Actual
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10116-9117
10116-9117
10/17-9118
10/18-9119
Description
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!Ordinary
Income/Expense
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Income
5
40000 • Income from Events - not hot
6
40030 • Souvenir Sales
$ 20,000.00
$ 9,983.77
$ 20,000.00
$ 12,000.00
we have seen a continual decline in Souvenir sales.
Tour de Paris has seen revenue based on increase in riders plus the
7
40040 - Tour de Paris Income
40,000.00
44,987.10
45,000.00
45,000.00
addition of the Gravel Grind on July 22.
8
40200 . Motel Tax - hot
615,000.00
658,525.56
630,000.00
640,000.00
Hotel/motel growth from events and travelers.
9
41000 - Misc Income
1,500.00
_ 508.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
10
41200 - Trolly / Historical
5,000.00
3,910.10
5,000.00
5,000.00
Trolley is aging, so expect repairs.
11
41920 • ASA Booth Rentals
-
1,800.00
-
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Total
Income
681,500.00
719,714.53
701,500.00
704,000.00
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Expense
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54600 - Training I Education
2,500.00
465.72
3,000.00
2,000.00
,Continuing Education for Tourism Director.
15
52900 - Furniture & Fixtures
1,000.00
600.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
Office chairs.
16
50000 • Bank Service Charge
17
50010 • Credit Card Charges
1,000.00
2,470.05
1,500.00
2,500.00
Credit card use continually grows.
18
50000 • Bank Service Charge - Other
400.00
98.19
400.00
500.00
19
50001 - Motel Tax Transferred Out
263,571.00
282,225.23
270,000.00
320,000.00
One-half of the budgeted $640,000.
20
50100 • Communications
7,000.00
871.06
7,000.00
3,000.00
Phone service and fax line.
21
50200 • Office Expense
3,000.00
3,791.04
5,000.00
4,000.00
22
50300 - Payroll Expenses
120,000.00
83,034.13
115,000.00
80,000.00
Tourism Director, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Secretary.
23
50400 • Payroll Tax Expense
9,180.00
6,595.55
9,500.00
6,120.00
Proportional to payroll.
24
50500 • Marketing / Advertising
50,000.00
45,387.66
63,000.00
64,000.00
Covers Sales materials, Marketing, Maps, Direct Mail, Advertising.
25
50600 • Professional Fees
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50610 • Audit
2,000.00
1,758.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
Based on recent costs.
27
50620 • Bookkeeping
3,000.00
4,146.36
3,000.00
4,500.00
Based on recent costs.
28
50600 • Professional Fees - Other
150.00
500.00
29
50700 • Membership Dues/Sub.
4,000.00
2,444.67
4,000.00
4,000.00
ITourism organization dues.
30
50800 • Utilities
34
50900 - Intown Auto/Exp Allowance
4,000.00
2,300.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
Auto allowance plus some mileage at IRS rate.
35
51000 • Out of Town Travel
3,000.00
1,303.93
7,500.00
5,000.00
(Recruitment of events.
Visitors Convention Council
Profit Loss Budget vs. Actual
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10/16-9117
10/17-9/18
10/18-9/19
Description
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51100 • Small Equipment
300.00
278.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
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51200 Event Expenses
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51210 - Paris Art & Wine Festival
-
1,650.00
-
-
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51230 • Souvenir Exp
20,000.00
13,822.90
20,000.00
5,000.00
40
51240 • Tour de Paris Exp,
30,000.00
25,589.69
32,500.00
32,500.00
41
51250 • Uncle Jessie's Exp
-
986.00
250.00
500.00
Event underwriting.
42
51260 Lamar Co Days in Austin Exp
6,000.00
9,174.06
250.00
4,500.00
Expense of VIP gifts for Legislators. NE TX Trail information.
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51350 • ASA
30,000.00
22,029.34
30,000.00
27,000.00
Anticipated expenses.
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51370 • Chaparral Square Dancers
500.00
41.68
500.00
500.00
Event underwriting.
45
51380 • Visitors Guide Exp
-
-
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51392. SDBA Boat Races
10,000.00
7.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
Event underwriting
47
51395. Wings Over Paris
-
2,500.00
-
-
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51200 • Event Expenses - Other
5,125.98
200.00
200.00
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51400 • Events Promotion / Funding
20,000.00
39,370.69
15,000.00
33,000.00
INew event underwriting.
503,500.00
Museum
3,500.00
-
3,500.00
Left off PY budget, incurred actual expense.
51
51600 • Arts Allocation
7,000.00
7,000.00
7,000.00
7,000.00
Required as part of the contract with the City.
52
51710 -Chamber Management
40,000.00
40,000.00
40,000.00
40,000.00
53
51740. Trolley Driver
500.00
1,766.25
500.00
2,000.00
54
52000 • Meetings & Hosting
3,000.00
355.043,000.00
3,000.00
Underwriting of potential meetings we sponsor.
55
52100 • Eiffel Tower Lighting/Maint
990.95
56
54800 - Rent to COC
12,000.00
12,000.00
12,000.00
12,000.00
57
52400 • Staff Ins./Retirement
11,000.00
6,858.54
13,000.00
10,000.00
Based on estimated cost.
58
52600 • Insurance
59
52610 -Trolley expense (insurance)
2,000.00
1,300.72
2,100.00
2,100.00
60
52620 -General Liability
-
248.06
Based on estimated cost.
61
52640 - D & 0 Insurance
2,750.00
1,947.50
2,800.00
2,800.00
Based on estimated cost.
62
52630 • Worker's Comp
1,500.00
745.73
2,000.00
2,000.00
Based on estimated cost.
63
52700 • Misc Expenses
250.00
2,736.78
2,000.00
2,500.00
Based on estimated cost.
64
53000 • Trolley Expenses
5,000.00
4,513.59
6,000.00
6,000.00
Repairs cost have increased as Trolley gets older.
65
54000 . Sponsorship Exp
500.00
1,000.00
500.00
-
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54300 • Postage
1,500.00
547.02
1,500.00
1,500.00
Visitors Convention Council
Profit Loss Budget vs. Actual
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10118-9119
Description
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54500 - Intern
-
1,500.00
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Pump Track
-
50,000.00
New bicycle pump track potentially coming to Paris.
70
1 (City of Paris light project
-
13,333.00
Going to go in with City to provide Softball lights on Field 7.
71
Total Expense
677,601.00
643,577.11
699,500.00
773,053.00
72
Net Ordinary Income
3,899.00
76,137.42
2,000.00
(69,053.00)
deficit.
73
Other Income/Expense
74
Other Income
75
I 60000 • Interest Income
150.00
124.44
150.00
150.00
76
(Total Other Income
150.00
124.44
150.00
150.00
77
Net Other Income
78
Net Income
$ 4,049.00
$ 76,261.86
$ 2,150.00
$ (68,903.00)