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Home My WebLink About _ 9.6(a)--Provide Direction on Funding Advance Redding's Operations of the Civic Auditorium From: Members, Council To: Mike Lattau ; Paul Dhanuka ; Erin Resne ; Tenessa Audette; Jack Munns Cc: Curtis, Christian; Kibler, Kari; Menne. Travis; _Barnhart Erin; Members Council Subject: Item 9.6(a) upcoming February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 8:15:18 AM Erin Barnhart Executive Assistant 11 530.225.4044 From: Julie Winter Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 10:48 AM To: Members, Council <council @cityofredding.gov> Subject: You don't often get email from Dear City Council, Learn why this is important I know the difficulty of making spending decisions with a restricted budget, but I implore you to keep the Civic open with COR financial support. We have worked so hard to create a community that attracts the professionals we need to support our economy. Closure of the Civic would reverse much of the progress we've made and would degrade public safety funding even further. The Civic Auditorium is a vital contributor to the local economy, generating $84 million in annual economic activity and supporting 540 jobs. - Irreplaceable Venue: - As the county's largest venue, it attracts external revenue and hosts events that cannot be accommodated elsewhere in the region. 9 • Cultural Catalyst: • The venue serves as an essential cultural hub, aiding in the recruitment of high-level professionals, such as doctors and engineers, who are necessary for the city's growth. • Public Safety: • Maintaining this "economic engine" is linked to public safety, as the resulting tax revenue—including an estimated • $825,000 in sales tax—funds • essential city services. Historical Funding Comparison The current financial model under Advance Redding (AR) is significantly more cost- effective than previous city -led operations: • Historical Costs (2010): • When the City of Redding (COR) staffed the venue, the cost was $2.2 • million (plus $700k in TOT revenue) to host only • 40 events. • In 2025 dollars, that $2.2 million would equal approximately $3.14 • million. • • Current Efficiency: • Advance Redding currently manages 75 events annually • and is requesting $116K per month for the rest of fiscal year 2026, which represents • a substantial "bargain" compared to historical spending levels. • Shift in Revenue: • The loss of the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) tenant in June 2024, which previously provided roughly • $650,000 in annual lease payments, • has necessitated a new funding model. ••• -r •OTIM11 With a new City Manager expected to start in February 2026, a short-term funding solution is recommended: • Short -Term Funding: • Provide support for at least the rest of this fical year. • Long -Term Strategy: • Use this window to collaborate with the incoming manager and Advance Redding to establish a sustainable, long-term funding structure. Thanks for your service. I know the pressure you're under and I appreciate each one of you. Julie Winter {i a y�a'�°i4i°� � phy�.0��.,, � ��r,�.�,�, ii�P� d �k��,� �i: � u 7t ''y��i f � �� i For the best experience, open this PDF portfolio in , • t r ! From: Members Council To: Mike Lattau ; Paul Dhanuka ; Erin Resner; Tenessa Audette; Jack Munns Cc: Curtis, Christian; Kibler, Kari; Menne. Travis; Tinton. Sharlene; Barnhart. Erin; Members Council Subject: Item 9.6(a) upcoming February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting FW: Support for funding of the Redding Civic Auditorium Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 8:15:59 AM Erin Barnhart Executive Assistant II 530.225.4044 From: Todd Giles Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 10:41 AM To: Littau, Mike <mlittau@cityofredding.gov>; Resner, Erin <eresner@cityofredding.gov>; Dr. Dhanuka, Paul <pdhanuka@cityofredding.gov>; Audette, Tenessa <taudette@cityofredding.gov>; Munns, Jack <jmunns@cityofredding.gov> Subject: Support for funding of the Redding Civic Auditorium You don't often get email from —Learn why this is im.po tant Dear Council Members, As a Redding resident and frequent patron of Redding Civic Auditorium events, I'm writing to ask you to take action at the February 3rd meeting to keep the Redding Civic Auditorium open. The Civic is a vital public asset. It supports local economic activity while also serving as one of the few places where our community comes together for concerts, graduations, school ceremonies, fundraisers, celebrations, and moments that mark important chapters in our lives. It brings people of all ages and backgrounds together under one roof in a way few places can. I understand the City is facing difficult budget decisions. But allowing a productive community asset to go dark does not eliminate cost or risk. It shifts it into lost economic activity, reduced opportunity, and long-term recovery challenges for our city. The Civic plays an important role in what makes Redding feel connected and complete. It supports local businesses, brings life and energy to our community, and helps make Redding a place people are proud to call home. Closing it would be a loss that would be felt for years. The improvement of talent that has been recruited to perform in recent years has been dramatic and gives residents a reason to attend cultural events without leaving town. I respectfully ask you to act decisively on February 3rd and support a path forward that keeps the Civic open and serving the people of Redding. Thank you for your time and for considering how this decision affects !• the economic health and the everyday life of our community. NOW INNER AMIN hereby notified that any review, disclosure, copying, dissemination, distribution or use of this communication is STRICTLY PROHIBITED- If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail • system From: Members Council To: Mike Lattau ; Paul Dhanuka ; Erin Resner; Tenessa Audette; Jack Munns Cc: Curtis, Christian; Kibler, Kari; Tipton, Sharlene; Barnhart Erin; Members. council Subject: Item 9.6(a) upcoming February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting FW: Support Funding the Civic Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 8:19:09 AM Attachments: Redding Civic Auditorium Letter Yvonna Kuyper.pddf Erin Barnhart Executive Assistant II 530.225.4044 From: Yvonna Kuyper Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:05 PM To: Littau, Mike <mlittau@cityofredding.gov>; Resner, Erin <eresner@cityofredding.gov>; Dr. Dhanuka, Paul <pdhanuka@cityofredding.gov>; Audette, Tenessa <taudette@cityofredding.gov>; Munns, Jack <jmunns@cityofredding.gov> Cc: Yvonna Kuyper Subject: Support Funding the Civic You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, Please find attached a letter expressing my support for keeping the Redding Civic Auditorium open. As a long-time local business owner, this issue deeply impacts my business and the families we serve. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Yvonna Kuyper Owner, The Dance Depot Yvonna Kuyper Dance Depot