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The memorandum discusses the audit report on the costs associated with outdoor special events in San José, highlighting the financial implications for event organizers and recommendations for improving transparency and coordination. The report indicates that in FY 2023-24, the City incurred costs of at least $622,000 for 84 outdoor events, primarily due to labor costs. It emphasizes the need for clearer communication regarding police staffing costs and better coordination among City departments to enhance the experience for event organizers.
Key points
The audit report focuses on the costs of outdoor special events in San José.
In FY 2023-24, the City charged at least $622,000 for 84 outdoor events.
Labor costs accounted for approximately 70% of the total City costs.
The report includes recommendations for improving transparency in police staffing costs and enhancing coordination among City departments.
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COUNCIL AGENDA : 8/19/2025 FILE : 25-834 ITEM : 3.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: August 6, 2025 SUBJECT: Cost of Special Events Audit Report Recommendation As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on June 16, 2025, accept the report on the audit of security or other costs of special events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 6/16/2025 Item (d)1] DEFERRED TO 8/26/2025 Office of the City Auditor Report to the City Council City of San José CITY COSTS FOR OUTDOOR SPECIAL EVENTS: OPPORTUNITIES EXIST TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE Report 25-01 June 2025 Office of the City Auditor Joe Rois, City Auditor June 9, 2025 Honorable Mayor and Members Of the City Council 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 City Costs for Outdoor Special Events: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Customer Service In FY 2023-24, there were 84 outdoor special events that required permits and services from multiple City departments...
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The report from the City Auditor discusses costs associated with outdoor special events in San Jose, highlighting that in FY 2023-24, 84 events required city services, with a total attendance of 330,000. The total city costs were $622,000, primarily driven by labor costs. The report identifies issues with police staffing costs and coordination in the event process, offering four recommendations to enhance transparency and customer service.
Key points
In FY 2023-24, 84 outdoor special events required permits and services from multiple City departments.
Estimated attendance totaled 330,000 over 300 event days.
Total city costs for these events were $622,000, with labor costs being the largest component at $436,000.
Police staffing costs accounted for 51% of overall city costs.
Recommendations include improving cost estimates, updating the city's website for rates, and enhancing coordination in the permitting process.
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The document does not specify the exact dates of the events or the specific nature of the outdoor special events.
There are unresolved placeholders in the recommendations section regarding specific actions to be taken.
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CITY COSTS FOR OUTDOOR SPECIAL EVENTS: OPPORTUNITIES EXIST TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE A Report from the City Auditor Issued June 2025 http://www.sanjoseca.gov/auditor Presenters: Joe Rois, City Auditor Brittney Harvey, Supervising Auditor Michael O’Connell Jr., Program Performance Auditor II Dilnoza Khudoyberganova, Program Performance Auditor I Community & Economic Development Committee, June 16, 2025 Item (d)1 City Auditor’s Office, 1 Background Police Staffed at an Intersection for an Event • In FY 2023-24, 84 outdoor special events required permits and services from multiple City departments. • Estimated attendance totaled 330,000 attendees over 300 event days. • City costs totaled $622,000 total City cost— labor costs were the biggest driver, totaling $436,000. Source: Auditor photo at the 2025 Shamrock Run. City Auditor’s Office, 2 Finding I: More Transparent and Predictable Police Staffing Costs Can Help Event Organizers • Police staffing costs accounted for 51% of overall City costs. • Cost estimates are not consistently provided and not all rates charged were posted on the special events webpage. • Fully staffing sworn personnel at events has been a persistent...