TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Westbrook, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Chamber of Commerce and the City of Red Bluff Agreement for July 2026 - June 2029
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RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
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Consider the proposed 3-Year Agreement between the City of Red Bluff and the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Proposed Agreement.
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SUMMARY:
The proposed Chamber Agreement (attached) covers the fiscal years 2026/2029 and sets forth certain tourism promotion services that the “Chamber” will provide to the City of Red Bluff. Currently, the City funds an annual fee of $70,000 for the Chamber’s services. The Chamber is requesting that the City Council increase the annual funding amount to $100,000.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On June 6, 2023, the City Council approved the current 23/26 Agreement with the Chamber (attached).
DISCUSSION:
The City has historically contracted with the Chamber of Commerce to provide services related to tourism promotion and visitor services. The current contract expires June 30, 2026. The President of the Chamber of Commerce has reviewed and agreed to the terms of the proposed Agreement; however, it is requested by letter (attached) that the annual funding amount for the services the Chamber provides to the City is increased due to cost-of-living increases and expanded services provided by the Chamber.
The Chamber is requesting that the City Council increase the Chamber’s annual funding amount from $70,000 to $100,000.
CITY FISCAL IMPACT:
The general fund impact will depend on the amount Council discusses and agrees upon.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Chamber of Commerce 3-year Agreement 2023
2. Chamber of Commerce 3-year Agreement 2026
3. Chamber of Commerce Agreement Request