From
Erin Hart
Title
Ratification of a $65,000 contract with William Morris Endeavors, Enterprises & Pee Dee Country Enterprises for the personal services of our 2018 Main Street Fest headline entertainer, Josh Turner
Presenter
Rick Herold, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Due to performance fees within the region and headline pricing, the expected fees for entertainment increased. This year we are looking to contract with some of the strongest performers in the area to bring thousands into downtown Grand Prairie.
Since 2014, the festival has been honored with more than thirty one (31) state-wide awards and recognitions such as: The #2 Best Festival in the State of Texas by the Texas Festivals and Events Association and received the 2016 Best Promotional Award by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society.
With the festivals continued success, record breaking attendance numbers year after year, and it's recent recognitions, the event is projected to bring in nationally recognized entertainers, such as: Josh Turner, for future years.
The cost for this year's headline entertainer will be $65,000 for his performance and services associated with 2018 Main Street Fest. This contract was executed with a small time frame due to entertainer's management company and its listed deposit deadlines and is being brought to City Council for ratification.
A deposit has been made in the amount of $32,500 to secure the performance date.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the contract in the amount of $65,000 is available in the FY 2017/2018 Park Venue Operations Funds (351010) Special Events (61130).