MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2027Convention Center and Stadium DepartmentBudget PresentationJUNE 11, 2026
Convention Center DepartmentFY 2027 Total Budget2
FY 2027 ProposedFY 2026 AmendedFY 2025 ActualsFY 2024 ActualsCategory$ 10,307,200$ 11,159,000$ 3,818,664$ 4,382,250Non-Personnel1,10069,8003,212-Interdepartmental$ 10,308,300$ 11,228,800$ 3,821,876$ 4,382,250TotalJ U N E 1 1 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7Notes1. Vendor operations are a book entry for VenuWorks of Fresno, LLC’s operations, which do not flow through the City’s financial system, but are required to be approved by Council per the terms of the current agreement Convention Center DepartmentOperational Impacts3
FY 2027 ProposedDescription$ 2,727,000Debt Service1)$ 895,400 Convention Center Operations2)Notes:1. Scheduled debt service payments paid by the City2. Convention Center Operations paid by the City J U N E 1 1 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7 Convention Center DepartmentFY 2027 Highlights4
J U N E 1 1 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7 Aggressively market all four venues through proactive outreach using an all-inclusive pricing package structure. Pricing will include rent, set-up, event staffing, tables, chairs, and related essentials.Booking HighlightsConvention Center – Exhibit Hall• Wedding/Quinceañera Expo• Cultural weddings• Target previously lost business and bring clients backSaroyan Theatre• Broadway Across America wants to extend to a multiyear agreement• Miss California State Competition• Aggressively book the Saroyan with a variety of entertainmentValdez Hall• New activity with amateur MMA• More community events• Monthly country and Latin baile concertsSelland Arena• Return of the Fresno Falcons in October 2027 for 28 home games• Increase bookings with boxing, MMA, and concerts• Disney On Ice extending to a new five-year agreement• Multiple venue upgrades, including new video/scoreboard and concession stands• Upgrades to dressing rooms and back-of-house facilities Stadium DepartmentFY 2027 Total Budget5
FY 2027 ProposedFY 2026 AmendedFY 2025 ActualsFY 2024 ActualsCategory$ 4,041,900$ 3,882,600$ 4,338,051$ 5,636,197Non-Personnel---1,904Interdepartmental$ 4,041,900$ 3,882,600$ 4,338,051$ 5,638,101TotalJ U N E 1 1 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7Notes1. The FY 2027 budget reflects the terms of the agreement with DBH Fresno, LLC as approved by Council in December 2023 Stadium DepartmentOperational Impacts6
FY 2027 ProposedDescription$ 3,185,000Debt Service1)$ 384,100Stadium Operations2)Notes:1. Scheduled debt service payments paid by the City2. Stadium Operations paid by the City•Utilities $300,000•Parking Passthroughs $84,100J U N E 1 1 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7 7 Questions
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