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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1988, C-4 - CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FUNDING LA FIESTA THROUGH THE GRANTS-IN-AID COMPONENT.Nl�lylll�ll�ll ` "J o 1" N MEETING DATE: Cl �� son u.US oBIs o January 5, 1988 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMB FROM: Steve SUBJECT: Consideration of Promotional Coordinating Committee's recommendation funding La Fiesta through the.Grants -In -Aid component. CAD RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution and agreement funding La Fiesta through the Grants -In -Aid component of the Promotional Coordinating Committee in the amount of $3,620. BACKGROUND: On July 21, 1987, the City Council reviewed the Promotional Coordinating Committee recommendations for Grants -In -Aid funding for Fiscal Year 1987 -1988. The Council approved funding to seventeen programs in the amount of $46,100: The contracts with each agency are monitored by staff for compliance with expenditures as stated in each agency's proposal and /or Council direction. Monitoring is accomplished through monthly reporting, detailing program activities, statistics and expenditure of the City's grant. During the Council considerations of the Promotional Coordinating Committee's recommendations, La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo was denied funding and directed to work with the Promotional Coordinating Committee on an organizational restructuring. Only then could La Fiesta re -apply for specific uses of up to $3,620. SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS If the La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo is not awarded a grant per the Promotional Coordinating Committee's recommendation, La Fiesta will proceed with their annual activities as scheduled in May of 1988. However, it is reasonable to assume that drastic measures by the Board of La Fiesta to balance their budget, will have a negative impact on the 1988 festivities. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT TAKING RECOMMENDED ACTION If the City of San Luis Obispo does not choose to fund the La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo for their activities in May 1988, it will likely be construed to mean the City is not supportive of La Fiesta. Even though City staff assists in the coordination and in -kind work for La Fiesta, a financial commitment is necessary because, without City funding, La Fiesta will have to curtail some programs while attempting to maintain the traditional aspects of the event. The Promotional Coordinating Committee thoroughly reviewed the application by La Fiesta and recommended unanimously funding the organization in the amount of $3,620. J /i ����� ►� ►i►I►►IIIIIIIIIP� ►�"'��I�III city of San 1Uis OBISpo NMNZo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT EVALUATION Since the initial application submitted by the La Fiesta organization in April of 1987, and subsequent review by the PCC and the City Council in .July 1987, La Fiesta has demonstrated an organizational ability to implement their proposal with success. Ms. Vicki Carroll is the new president of La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo and primarily responsible for packaging the newest proposal. The proposal was extremely well written and Commissioners were complimentary about the proposal. A complete statement of revenue and expenses for 1936 was attached to the application identifying each event /activity sponsored by La Fiesta. The PCC felt the financial information was exemplary. The La Fiesta group has requested funds specifically for the parade, entertainment and publicity. Although some organizational weaknesses may still be present. the PCC felt the new management and leadership of La Fiesta was improved greatly. The PCC and staff determined that the financial reporting was very good. Overall, the restructuring of La .Fiesta has been a success and the PCC had no reservations in recommending an award of $3.620. ALTERNATIVES 1. Approve recommendation of the Promotional Coordinating Committee and adopt resolution and contract awarding La Fiesta an amount of $3.620 through the Grants -In -Aid program 1987 -1988. 2. Deny the recommendation of the Promotional Coordinating Committee and choose not to fund La Fiesta for Fiscal Year 1987 - 1933. 3. Council may add, delete or modify the amount of the award co La Fiesta or conditions of the contract. FISCAL IMPACT By approving the agreement with La Fiesta, the City Council is authorizing them to spend their allocation of City monies. The funding level of $3,620 is within the approved line item amount for the Grants -In -Aid component of the PCC budget for 1987 -1988. STAFF RECOIWENDATION Approve the recommendation of the PCC and fund La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo an amount of $3.620. SH:ra Attachments: Resolution Contract Application RESOLUTION NO. (1988 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND LA FIESTA DE SAN LUIS OBISPO FOR CITY TO PAY ASSOCIATION $3,620.00 TO BE EXPENDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 -88 BE IT RESOLVED by the San Luis Obispo City Council as follows: SECTION 1. That certain agreement attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A," and incorporated herein by reference, between the City of San Luis Obispo and La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall furnish a copy of this resolution and a copy of the executed agreement approved by it to: La Fiesta; City Finance Director. On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1988. + 1 ATTEST: CITY CLERK Approved: Cit ministrat City At orney inance Director MAYOR A G R E E M E N T TO ACCOMPANY GRANT BY THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO CULTURAL, ARTISTIC OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 -88 LA FIESTA DE SAN LUIS OBISPO This agreement, made and entered into this day of 1988, by and between the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, a chartered municipal corporation (referred to herein as "City "), and LA FIESTA DE SAN LUIS OBISPO, a non - profit organization (referred to herein as "Association); WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, City desires to sponsor and support activities of a ;cultural, artistic, and educational nature for the benefit of the City's residents for the promotion of the City as an inviting place for visitors and tourists; and WHEREAS, Association has demonstrated its ability to provide a program which contributes to the quality of life in San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, Association has requested City to grant it funds to conduct its program; and WHEREAS, City has established La Fiesta as a line item grant in the ..amount of 53,620.00; and NOW THEREFORE: 1. City agrees to pay Association the sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars ($3.620.00) to be expended for the purpose of organizing and staging the events of La Fiesta. 2. On or before October 1. 1988, Association will provide City with a detailed statement of its income and expenses for the previous twelve- month period ending September 1. 1988. 3. Association and all of its agents, representatives, and participants in any manner in the performance of Association's obligations and duties hereunder shall be employees, independent contractors or volunteers for Association and shall not for any purpose be considered as employees or agents of City. Association agrees to hold City harmless and to defend City in any action, proceeding, or hearing wherein the cause of action or claim is based upon allegation that any person acting on behalf of Association or the Association itself is an employee or agent of the City including, without limitation, all actions and claims based upon contract, tort, or statutory provisions. 4. For purpose of notice under this Agreement, all notices shall be Considered effective upon being sent by certified mail to the following addresses: �4 I City: Office of the City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo P.O. Box 8100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 -8100 Association: La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo P.O. Box 1733 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement by their proper officers duly authorized, as of the date first written above. ASSOCIATION: LA FIESTA DE SAN LUIS OBISPO By: � Ld-' -( Crlay-Vl 11 Vicki Carroll, President 2 CITY: CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO By: Ron Dunin, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Voges, City Clerk IA FIESTA DE SAN LUIS OBISPO MAY 18 -22 1 November 1987 Mr. Steve Henderson Asst..to the City Administrative.Office 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mr. Henderson: RE: RESUBMITTAL OF PROPOSAL FOR GRANTS -IN -AID FUNDS: FISCAL YEAR 1987 -1988 -La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo apppreciates this opportunity to resubmit our grant application to the City of San Luis Obispo. It is our understanding that the City Council has recommended that we receive $3,620.00 pending our resubmittal of this grant application to the Promotional Coordinating Committee. Thank you for working with us. We appreciate your efforts and those of the Promotional Coordinating Committee and the City Council in supporting La Fiesta. If you or the Committee have any questions regarding this application, please contact me. Sincerely, LA FIESTA de de SAN LUIS OBISPO, INC. p Vicki Carroll President Attachments LA FIESTA DE SAN LUIS OBISPO, INC. / P.O. Box 1733 • SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93406 • (805) '543 -1710 - N Received: Date: 11) Time: GRANTS -IN -AID FUNDING REQUEST CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED _ La Fiesta parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, non - profit group fund raising3cgJl6b66tion of our city's heritage. TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED This is a resubmittal for punds alrea3dy awarded ORGANIZATION REQUESTING FUNDS La Fiesta Ge San Luis Obispo, Inc. ADDRESS (Mailing) Post Office Box 1733 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 (Street) PHONE (805) 543 -1710 or 544 -2527 PERSON(S).TO CONTACT Vicki Carroll,. Chairperson 198.7 -88' AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE President (Title) November 1 11987 (Date) �7 1. INTRODUCTION The Spanish fiesta is an old tradition - older than the state of California itself. In the early days of San Luis Obispo, when there was little here but the mission, a fiesta was held yearly on All Saints Day, August 19th. When government and traditions changed, the fiesta, in the old world sense, disappeared also. Decades passed before the idea came up again. It was in 1925 when the mission pastor, Father Daniel Keenan, resurrected the old celebration naming it La Fiesta de las Flores (The Feast of the Flowers). Keenan had two motives for the celebration. He wanted to retain the Spanish tradition of the town, but he also felt proceeds from the celebration would help with the restoration of the old and deteriorating mission. In the early years, La Fiesta was a community event that revolved around the mission. It had the only grand parade that marched through town. Often William Randolph Hearst would lend several horses from his castle stables along with valuable silver -laden Mexican saddles for the event. La Fiesta de las Flores stopped as a matter of necessity during the Second World War. When the activities were resumed again in peacetime, La Fiesta continued for a few .years but died from lack of enthusiasm in the 1950's. Only interested,.caring and hard - working citizens were able to bring it back to life again in 1965. Each year since, La Fiesta.has.grown bigger and drawn larger..and.more energetic crowds. This. yearly celebration is an important reminder to the people of San Luis Obispo that our city's roots lie in the Spanish and Mexican tradition. La Fiesta is a celebration of that tradition. It is a way for us to recognize our city's history, to learn more about that history and to be thankful for the wonderful city in which we live. La Fiesta provides an opportunity for numerous non - profit groups to raise funds for their organization. The arts and crafts fair in Mission Plaza during the Fiesta weekend has always been a terrific money maker for these groups. Organizations such as Lions Club, Kiwanis, Soroptomist Club, Grandmother's House (non - profit children's center), Boy Scouts, Mustang Boosters, to name just a few, use La Fiesta as their major fund raising activity. The La Fiesta queen contest is another.event that puts money into the pockets of non - profit groups. Half of the proceeds from the selling . of tickets by the queen contestants goes back to non - profit groups. Thousands of dollars have been raised through this event. 5 0--9 POLICY STATEMENT ON NON - DISCRIMINATION La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo, Inc. does not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age or sex. The same policy applies to those who participate in any La Fiesta events or attend La Fiesta activities. �9 2. PROPOSED PROJECT /NEEDS ASSESSMENT The goal of the La Fiesta Committee is to increase the number of entries in our parade, provide more musical and dance entertainment for the community and make our publicity and advertising efforts more efficient. These three categories, the parade, entertainment and publicity draw the most funds from the La Fiesta budget. With the financial support of the Promotional Coordinating Committee in the way of a grant, the La Fiesta Committee would be able to put more of an emphasis on these very important aspects of our celebration. (see statement of revenue and expense) The La Fiesta parade draws a crowd of betwee spectators. It has upwards of 100 entries. provided free of charge for participants and feel it is really the showplace of La Fiesta our celebration. This colorful presentation history, people and spirit is something that to by the entire county. z 12,000 to 15,000 This event is spectators. We and the hub of of our city's is looked forward with a crowd of almost 15,000 attending the parade they then move on to the Mission Plaza events. The plaza is literally packed with people after the parade. They come to the plaza to be entertained. We have two staging areas in the plaza where free entertainment is provided. La Fiesta tries to offer a diverse entertainment program that will appeal to all age and cultural groups. This is difficult at times with the entertainment budget that we have. We feel that we are justified in asking for funds to support these two activities because of the number of people they bring to San Luis Obispo. Our other need for financial support, publicity, goes hand -in- hand with entertainment and the parade. Without publicity, we do not get the crowds that produce revenue for so many of the non - profit groups at the Plaza, or for the downtown merchants. Publicity for La Fiesta is a full -time job for several months and is done mainly by volunteers. Our printing costs and advertising in newspapers and on the radio are a large expense. La Fiesta is a unique celebration. There can be none like it in our community for it is the celebration of our city - of the heritage we all share and are proud of. We have a very special place to live and it deserves to be celebrated. Let us use La Fiesta as a way to show that we are proud of San Luis Obispo. We.all do our part to make it be the desirable place to live that it is. We also enjoy its beauty and know there is no other place quite like it. 6 e- V_ 3. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The citizens of the City of San Luis Obispo benefit from La Fiesta in many ways. La Fiesta provides a place for non - profit groups to make money for their organization. The arts and crafts fair in Mission Plaza allows crafts people and artists to display their work to an audience of several thousand people and is also a money making event for them. There are so many aspects of La Fiesta which enable the people of our community and the entire county to benefit. One feeling keeps coming to my mind when I think of La Fiesta and how it benefits our community. I see the people that attend the La Fiesta events and I feel and observe the enjoy- ment that they are receiving from La Fiesta. We provide a place for people to entertain and be entertained. There is an exchange of goodwill between La Fiesta goers. The La Fiesta Committee strives to bring out the historic aspects of our celebration. With the cooperation of the San Luis Obispo Historical Museum we have been able to present historical information to the community. We encourage people to let us know what they like about La Fiesta, how we can improve it and what they remember about Fiestas past. By celebrating La Fiesta we hope to provide a wide range of.opportunities for the people of San Luis Obispo: • place for groups to.raise funds; • celebration and recognition of our city's Spanish and Mexican heritage; Entertainment centered around our heritage and also representing the local talent of our county; Regeneration of funds for La Fiesta which will enable this important celebration to continue; A place for members of the community to come together and enjoy what San Luis Obispo.has to offer us; A showcase for the children of our community to perform. It is the goal of the La Fiesta Committee to provide all of the above and more for the City of San Luis Obispo through our efforts to support and continue La Fiesta de San Luis Obispo. 7 0--// 4. METHODOLOGY The preparation for La Fiesta is a year -round activity. Monthly meetings are held with our fiscal year beginning in June. The La Fiesta board consists of a president, vice - president, secretary and a treasurer. These officers are elected on a yearly basis. The La Fiesta Committee generally consists of a group of about 25 volunteers. During the week of La Fiesta our volunteer staff can be as large as 200. We have one paid position and this is of secretary. The major committee chair positions are: parade; arts and crafts; queen contest; publicity; carniva -1; entertainment; window decorating contest; button design contest; E1 President Ball; El Presidente Dinner and Burning of Zozobra (opening ceremony of La Fiesta). La Fiesta does not have offices and our monthly.meetings are held on the second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at the Pacific Gas and Electric Offices in The Promontory, So. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. 8 0 —12 5. FUTURE FUNDING La Fiesta does have a reserve account on which we draw from in years when Fiesta does not make a substantial profit. (The attached statement of revenue and expenses for 1986 will provide more information.) We have evaluated our plans for Fiesta 1988 and have reviewed the shortcomings of some of the La Fiesta events, deciding to make certain changes to improve our profit margin and decrease some expenses. We are also researching other grant sources from private and corporate entities. Plans for two fundraisers in 1988 are also being made. Receiving a grant from the City of San Luis Obispo is important to La Fiesta in more ways than one. The obvious is that grant monies would help subsidize some important aspects of Fiesta and we would not have to draw so heavily from our reserve. The other important reason is that receiving a grant would show that we do have the support of the City of San Luis Obispo for this important event celebrating our city's founding heritage. We have an energized group of volunteers for La Fiesta 1988 and plan on showing the community La Fiesta at its best! La Fiesta-de San Luis Obispo P.O. Box 1733, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 • (805) 543 -1710 "La Fiesta de Saceflos" — The Celebration of Dreams May 14-18,1986 EL PRFSIDENTE Gene Reis GRAND MARSHAL Phil Prijatcl BOARD MEMBERS Dick Clccves Chtirrum Bill Harris Vice Chairman Susan Graves Secretary Steve Mathis Treasurer Kathy Silva Parade Russ Ilaynes Arts & Crafts Julic Pino Queen Contest Gick Wand Publicity Jennifer Wand BUtlon Design Contest Fred Peterson Whiskerino Vicki Carroll Community Carnival Charlie Delmartini Carnival Pauline Dubin Historian Mat Folsom Fiesta Mile Run Cal Hamilton Media Brunch Diu Harris Ilorscshoe Pitching Contest Santos Menchaca Chili Cook-off John Perez FJ Ihsidente Ball Michael & Terry Sherby Window Decoration Conea Del Silva Queen Contest Pattie Verdugo 121 Presidente Ball 1986 FINANCIAL REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO LA FIESTA COMMITTEE Prepared by: Steve Mathis Treasurer U .AD 1986 LA FIESTA FINANCIAL REPORT 1041161,14 $43,188.84 $41,419.54 ($1,769.30) 9 -1 -87 Checking Account (Mid -State Bank) $93.90 Money Market Account (Mid -State Bank) $13,285.66 0 _/_� Expenses Income Net Queen Contest $ 8,831.11 11,902.00 3,070.89 Button Sales 548.,25 3,265.00 2,716.75 Arts & Crafts Fair 1,914.00 7,164.00 5,250.00 Carnival (Community) 168.60 295.00 126.40 E1 Presidente Ball 1,267.32 1,413.00 1,145.68 E1 Presidente Dinner 971.32 345.70 (625.62) T -Shirt Sales 1,578.55 1,725.00 146.45 Whiskerino Contest 505.41 575.00 69.59 Parade 2,514.09 -- (2,514.09) Media Brunch 167.70 -- (167.70) Mustang Booster's Beer Booth 4,197.10 5,795.58 1,598.48 Soroptimist's Beer Booth 2,459.89 31443.71 1,003.82 Costume Breakfast 476.11 466.00 (10.11) Advertising 5,552.40 -- (5,552.40) Entertainment 3,677.00 -- (31677.00) Misc. Income -- 4,029.55 -- Misc. Expenses 61780.94 -- (6,780.94) General Administrative 11599.05 -- (1,599.05) 1041161,14 $43,188.84 $41,419.54 ($1,769.30) 9 -1 -87 Checking Account (Mid -State Bank) $93.90 Money Market Account (Mid -State Bank) $13,285.66 0 _/_� QUEEN CONTEST - 1986 Ticket Sales /Coronation Expenses Income Net Ticket sales $11,437.00 Coronation 465.00 Expenses Coronation Dinner 628.00 Pendants (Fast Queens) 157.70 Queen runner's -up 600.00 Queen bracelets 150.00 Posters 227.75 Photography 438.27 Gowns 292.50 Corsages /Bouquets 235.80 Letters /Copies 155.79 Building rent 75.00 Guest book /Decorations 189.30 Sound System 25.00 Ticket Sponsors (see attached list) 5,656.00 TOTAL $8,831.11 $11,902.00 $3,070.8' 04-16 1986 Queen /Sponsor Distribution SLO Countz Arts Council: T2,483.00 x 40. $993.20 2,483.00 x 10% (Sylvia Apodaca) 248.30 Bay Osos Lions Club: x % 924.00 2,310.00 x 10% (Tammy Cady) 231.00 P.G.E. 7,662.00 x 20% 732.40 Luis Garcia: 3,662.00 x 20% 732.40 3,662.00 x 10% (Tina Garcia) 366.20 Morro Bay Hi &h School: x 4UI 292.00 730.00 x 10% (Hillary Kitzman) 73.00 San Luis Obis o Sr. High School F.F.A.: 7,127.00 x 407. 850.80 2,127.00 x 10% (Jana Petersen) 212.70 TOTAL $5,656.00 i7 1 .Expenses Income Net E1 Presidente Ball:' Income: Admission- 1,600.00 Liquor 815.00 Expenses: Entertainment 650.00 Liquor 288.88 Rent. 183.44 Security 145.00 TOTAL 1,267.32 2,413.00 1,145.68 E1 Presidente Dinner: Income: 345.00 Expenses: Dinner 755.00. Rent 75.00 Decorations 73.99 Sound system 25.00 Misc. 42:.33. TOTAL 971.32 3.45.00 (625.6.2 T- Shirt Sales: Income: 1,725.00 Expenses: Merchandise 1,578.55 TOTAL 1,578.55 1,725.00 146.45 Button Sales: Incomes. Expenses: Contest Winners Display Boards Postage Merchandise TOTAL Arts & Crafts Fair: Income: Expenses: Security Sound system Chemical toilets Disposal Clean-up- Misc. TOTAL Carnival: Income: Expenses: Supplies TOTAL Expenses 200.:.00 126.21 45.72 176.32 5.48.25 449.50 400.00 540.00 148:00 240.00 136.50 1,.914.00 168.00 1.68.00 Income 3,265.00 Net 3,265.00 2,716.0 7,164.00 7,164.00 5,250.0 295.00 295.00 126.4 0-5,P-/ Expenses, Income Net Whiskerino Contest: Income: 575.00 Expenses: Trophies /Awards 505.41 TOTAL 505.41 575.00 69.59 Parade: ` Expenses: Awards 628.'94 Judges 650 .'00 Printing' 718.40 - Cash awards 200.00 Flowers 98.42 Designs 64.43 Rena 50.00 Sound system 25.00 Misc. 78.90 TOTAL 2, 514.,09 (2,514.09 Media Brunch: Expenses: Rent 75.00 Sound system 25.00 Supplies 61.70 TOTAL 167.70 (167.70 Expenses Mustane Booster's Beer Booth: Income: Expenses: Beer 1,664.50 Liquor tax 374.00 License 55..00 Mustang Boosters 2,103.60 TOTAL 4,197.10 Sor-optimist's Beer Booth: Income: Expenses: Beer 1,,174.50 Liquor tax (est.) 206.58 License (est.) 55.00 Soroptimists 1,003.81 TOTAL 2,439.89 Costume Breakfast.: Income: Expenses: Catering Awards TOTAL 347.00 129.11 476..11 Income Net 5,795.58 5,795.58 1,598.4 3,443.71 U 3,443.71 1,003.8 466.00 (10.1 ( - .7,?/ Expenses Income Net Advertising: Expenses: Print. ads 2,573.11 Radio 2,500.00 Design . 479.40 TOTAL 5,552.40 (5,552.4( Entertainment: Expenses: Mariachis 1,440.00 Condor' 1,000.00 G. Watts 500.00 KATY 250.00 Meals / Mariachis 287.00 Sound system 50.00 Los Aztecas 150.00 TOTAL 3,677.00 (3,677.0( Miscellaneous Income: City of San.Luis Obispo 3,450.00 1985 uncashed check 100.00 Brochure sponsors 300.00 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 79.35 Catholic Italian Dinner 100.00 TOTAL 4,029.3: 0-- y- Zz Expenses Income Net Miscellaneous Expenses: Mini - Storage- 447.79 Typewriter 235.50 Committee T- shirts 257.38 State Board of 248.98 Equalization 578.09 Insurance 3,922.00 Committee /Volunteer 64.47 Dinner 632.36 Interior Display Competition 340.65 Honorary Award - C. Delmartini 153.17 1985 Queen 100.00 Horseshoe expenses 111.00 TOTAL 6,780.94 General /Administrative Expenses: Secretarial services 754.60 Postage 187.00 Telephone 175.76 PG &E 20.24 Printing 248.98 Chamber dues 57.00 Cal Poly float 100.00 Misc. 64.47 (6,780.94 TOTAL 1,599.05 (1,599.05 a4d3 LA FIESTA de SAN LUIS OBISPO GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR 1987 PARADE As you can see from the recap sheet, the parade does not offer a large cash award for winners. We would like to apply a portion of our grant money to cash awards to make more of an incentive to enter. Preparing a float, securing costumes, etc. can cost up to $200.00 for the entrants. Without the possibility of recovering some of those costs, most groups cannot afford and do not desire to enter the parade. We also are in need of safety vests for our parade monitors. During the parade there are at least 75 volunteers along the route. These volunteers have no clothing which identifies them as parade officials. Lack of identification creates problems with the public not recognizing our monitors as officials. It is a safety hazard. These vests cost approximately $6.00 apiece: This expense would be approxi- mately $4 Q. Cla. Printing costs for no parking signs, parade applications and other parade information is also a major expense that we would like to subsidize with our grant money. ENTERTAINMENT We would like to use a third of our grant money towards entertainment, specifically to increase the amount of time we use the mariachis. The mariachis add an authentic flavor to La Fiesta and are much loved by the community. In years past we have had them stroll through businesses and offices downtown and have had to limit this activity due to increasing costs. We would like to continue this tradition as it helps to spread the La Fiesta spirit throughout the city. ADVERTISING /PUBLICITY This is our major expense. We would like to use a third of our grant money to pay for advertising and publicity. We would like to have a more professional looking schedule of events and would use a major portion of this allotment for our brochure. e4Qg LA FIESTA de SAN LUIS OBISPO RECAP 1986 PARADE /PUBLICITY /ENTERTAINMENT Parade: Expenses: Awards 628.94 Judges 650.00 Printing 718.40 Cash awards 200.00 Flowers 98.42 Designs 64.43 Rent 50.00 Sound system 25.00 Misc. 78.90 TOTAL 2,514.09 (2,514.0 Adve sin : Ex a ses: Print ads 2,573.11 Radio 2,500.00 Design . 479.40 TOTAL 5,552.40 (5,552.4 Enter nment: Expe es: Mariachis 1,440.00 Condor' 1,000.00 G. Watts 500.00 , KATY 250.00 Meals /Mariachis 287.00 Sound system 50.00 Los Aztecas 150.00 TOTAL 3,677.00 (3,677.0