THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

REQUEST TO APPEAR AS A DELEGATION

DATE: March19th, 2018, Committee of the Whole
TOPIC: Civic Theatre
PROPOSAL: Update on programs and services
PROPOSED BY: Civic Theatre
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ANALYSIS SUMMARY:
Eleanor Stacey, Executive Director of the Civic Theatre, has requested an opportunity to
present to Council and provide an update on the Theatre’s programs and services.

BENEFITS OR DISADVANTAGES AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS:

The presentation is for Council and the public’s information.

COSTS AND BUDGET IMPACT - REVENUE GENERATION:

There is no cost associated with this presentation.

IMPACT ON SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND STAFF RESOURCES:

Civic Theatre programs and services are in alignment with the City’s Path to 2040
Sustainability Strategy.

OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES:

1. Receive and thank the presenter
2. Refer to staff with direction

ATTACHMENTS:
 presentation

RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receives the presentation from Eleanor Stacey and thanks her for the
presentation.

AUTHOR: REVIEWED BY:

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DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER CITY MANAGER
 Present and promote film as a
cultural and economic force in our
society.

Our Mission Advance education about film and

digital media.

870 Members Through the power of technology,

offering our city and region a
402 screenings of 130 films
greater role to play in a global
Approximately 45,000 visits community.
 Film screenings

Rental space to our community

Presenter of online content in a

Programs and Services public forum

Growing home of the Kootenay

Screen Based Industry

Community events
 Build community
Focus on excellence in
program and service delivery
2018-2020 Goals Foster the growth of our rural
film industry
Increase resiliency in our
organization
 More Space:

Capital Campaign Update Financial Sustainability

Development of Programs
and Services
2 screens = sustainability
3 screens = mission fulfillment
Our Plan

Phase 1: Theatre 1 & Lobby: $1,360,000

Phase 2: Theatre 2:
$890,000
Phase 3: Theatre 3:
$600,000

Total (in 3 phases):

$2,850,000

Total (completed in 1 phase): $2,790,000

 1. Founders (67%)

Reaching our 1. Major Gifts (13%)

Fundraising Goal

1. Community (10%)
$3 Million in 3 Phases