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RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE AUTHORIZING “FREE USE” AND WAIVER OF
GROSS ADMISSION RECEIPTS PERCENTAGE FEE FOR
THE PRIVATE, TICKETED SUPER BOWL WEEKEND
KEHLANI SJ CITY HALL BL OCK PARTY CONCERT AND
DOM DOLLA SAN JOSE STREET PARTY HELD AT CITY
HALL ROTUNDA AND CITY HALL EAST, WEST AND
SOUTH PLAZAS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026, AND
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026, INCLUDING SETUP
AND TAKE-DOWN STARTING ON WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AND ENDING ON MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 9, 2026, CO-HOSTED BY THE CITY
MANAGER’S OFFICE, THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
AND 15UTAH LLC
WHEREAS, in June 2019, the City adopted Schedule of Fees Resolution No. 79138 for the fees and charges for City Hall Facility and Plaza Use; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 79138 authorizes City Departments to have “Free Use” of the City Hall Facility and Plaza for events that 1) qualify as official City business; 2) are free and open to the public; 3) occur on a Sunday through Friday; and 4) are booked thirty (30) days in advance; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 79138 does not apply to “Free Use” requests for private, ticketed events that are not free and taking place on Saturday, and as such City Council approval is required to authorize “Free Use” for the Kehlani SJ City Hall Block Party Concert and Dom Dolla San Jose Street Party, including setup and takedown, at City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West and South Plazas from Wednesday, February 4, 2026, through Monday, February 9, 2026; and
WHEREAS, 15Utah LLC, in conjunction with the City Manager’s Office and the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, seek approval of free SAW:NXN:JMD
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City use of City Hall facilities to hold the DJ Dials x 15Utah x SJ Foos Super Bowl Weekend at City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West and South Plazas on Friday, February 6, 2026, and Saturday, February 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, free rental use of the City Hall facilities includes the City Hall Rotunda, City Hall East, West and South Plazas, and parking in the City Hall Garage and 4 th Street
Garage; and
WHEREAS, approval for these events’ “Free Use” designation is required because the events will be private, ticketed, and will include a Saturday event day; and
WHEREAS, the estimated total cost of the event is $98,781, of which $20,481 will be paid by 15Utah LLC for City staffing and miscellaneous fees other than Facility Rental, and $78,300 is sought to be waived in Facility Rental Fees; and
WHEREAS, approval of this free use request includes a Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee, resulting in the City Council waiving $78,300 in Facility Rental Fees, and the City realizing a loss of revenue of 7% gross ticket admission receipts (amounting to $39,352.66), and a loss of parking revenue of $6,000, for a total economic development subsidy of $123,652.66 to 15Utah LLC; and WHEREAS, Council approval for the “Free Use” request is aligned with the City’s SJ26 Strategic Plan objectives “to foster civic pride, maximize local economic impact, create lasting community value, and position the City as a premier destination for large-scale national and international events” and is based on the substantial public benefit derived from offering accessible, community-focused programming that celebrates music and culture, encourages downtown visitation, and supports the City’s economic development and placemaking goals; and
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WHEREAS, neighborhood activations and downtown events associated with Super Bowl LX—including the DJ Dials x 15Utah x SJ Foos Super Bowl Weekend concerts— are expected to attract substantial attendance, with an estimated 25,000 attendees across the two concert dates, increase foot traffic in downtown and neighborhood business districts, and support local artists, vendors and businesses through increased visitation, all of which aim to strengthen civic pride, enhance San José’s regional and international brand, and improve community perception of the City’s capacity to host large-scale national and international events;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT:
The City Council hereby authorizes “Free Use” and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for the private, ticketed Super Bowl Weekend Kehlani SJ City Hall Block Party Concert and Dom Dolla San Jose Street Party held at City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West and South Plazas on Friday, February 6, 2026, and Saturday, February 7, 2026, including setup and take-down starting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and ending on Monday, February 9, 2026 co-hosted by the City Manager’s Office, the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs and 15Utah LLC.
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ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
MATT MAHAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
TONI J. TABER, MMC
Cit
y Clerk