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Wandzia Grycz - 3 - August 26, 1996 ask for corporate support could generate $20,000. Further revenues could be obtained by encouraging local vendors to provide refreshments at the ice rink and requiring that the vendors pay the City 5% of their generated sales at the ice rink. Taking into account all of the factors outlined above, staff estimates that the ice -rink could generate $65,000 to off -set City expenditures, leaving a total 1996 investment of $70,000 - $80,000 dollars by the City. Contract Terms If the City wishes to move forward with the project it is important to begin now to avoid the difficulties in implementing the rink and obtaining sponsorship that were experienced last year. If the City proceeds with the ice rink project this year, the City will pay Ice Rink Unlimited Inc. a total of $61,800. The payment schedule includes: an amount of $10,000 to be paid to Ice Unlimited upon execution of the agreement; a second installment in the amount of $11,800 by October 1, 1996; a third installment of $10,00 by November 23, 1996; a fourth installment of $15,000 by December 20, 1996; and a final installment of $15,000 upon removal of all rink equipment. Under the terms of the contract, the City would reserve the right to cancel the contract any time prior to installation of the ice rink. Upon termination, the City's liability would be limited to any payments already forwarded to Ice Unlimited, Inc. plus any outstanding expenses reasonably incurred by the rink provider. Practically speaking, the City could proceed with site location for the project and limit its liability to the initial $10,000 amount if it were determined that the an appropriate site could not be found prior to October 1, 1996. ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES This year the City Council has an excellent opportunity to provide quality alternative events for San Leandro residents and visitors at a lessor cost than would be required to bring a holiday ice rink to Downtown. Staff recommends that a minimum of $50,000 be set aside for alternative holiday activities. Holiday Lighting and Decorations San Leandro's Downtown has a pedestrian scale that many other communities seek to replicate. The Downtown also has an excellent offering of basic services. Until now, the City has not taken the opportunity to capitalize on the built environment through the provision of holiday lighting and decorations. Staff believes that an investment in lighting on light poles and street trees will help to create a sense of place in San Leandro, throughout the holidays, that is unequaled by any of our neighboring communities. The lighting and decorations would encourage residents and holiday visitors to stroll through Downtown and discover or rediscover our merchants. Staff proposes that further research be done on the costs required to provide Downtown lighting and decorations. Any investment by the City this year could be amortized over many years as the lighting and decorations would be put up each holiday season. In addition to determining the purchase price for such improvements, staff will estimate the costs associated with City personnel installing and taking down the improvements. 49