Rum Runner Days 2012
On Monday I requested that Councilor Saindon send me a copy
of the budget for the Rum Runner Days, which he kindly did yesterday. So I will
describe in very simple terms what I found. (Please lets keep in mind that at
this point these numbers are projections they may well work out, they could
also be out in left field, time will tell)
The weekend is projected to make a “profit” of $8,780 how is
this number achieved.
With revenues of $160,500 and costs of $151,720.
Where does the revenue come from?
$16,000 cash on hand
$25,000 municipal soft costs
$50,000 Municipal contribution
$2,500 Carnival rides
$3,000 Business Licenses
$6,000 Vendor permits
$10,000 Camping
$1,500 Friday Night wine and arts
$2,000 Lions Club
$15,000 Saturday night concert
$2,500 Saturday night food and beverage
$15,000 Merchandise Sales
$2,500 Show and Shine revenue
$9,500 Parking and Shuttle Revenue
Total revenue $160,500
Where is the money spent?
$19,200 Municipal Staff costs
$6,600 Municipal Office
$3,000 Advertising
$3,500 Website design/modifications
$2,000 Promotion
$1,500 Wine and art night
$8,500 Saturday night concert
$3,000 Gazebo Park
$3,500 Kids Show
$13,500 Stage Rental
$4,000 Show and Shine merchandise
$20,000 Merchandise Purchase Costs
$12,500 Washroom rentals
$4,000 Waste pickup and disposal
$1,500 Security Fencing
$2,500 Tent and Accessories
$20,000 Rcmp Policing
$15,000 Regional Peace Officers/Sheriff
$1,920 Bus Rentals
$1,500 Donation to Boys and Girls club
$1,500 Donation to Coleman Society
$1,500 Donation to Kanaskis Rodeo Assoc
$1,500 Donation to Quad Squad
Total Expenses $151,720
I am sure a lot of people besides myself will be waiting to
see how this weekend turns out.
