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The report from the Office of the City Auditor assesses the costs associated with outdoor special events in San José for FY 2023-24. It highlights that 84 events attracted approximately 330,000 attendees and incurred at least $622,000 in costs, primarily driven by labor expenses. The report identifies two main findings: the need for more transparent police staffing costs to assist event organizers and the importance of improving coordination in the event permitting process to enhance customer service. Recommendations include providing clearer cost estimates, updating the City’s website with staffing rates, and streamlining invoicing processes for event organizers.
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In FY 2023-24, there were 84 outdoor special events requiring permits and services from multiple City departments.
These events attracted an estimated 330,000 attendees over 300 event days.
Total City costs for these events were at least $622,000, with labor costs being the largest component at $436,000.
Event organizers were charged $319,000 for police staffing, which accounted for 51% of the total costs.
The report includes recommendations for improving transparency in police staffing costs and enhancing coordination in the event process.
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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 because of their size and scope. These events were hosted by outside event organizers and coordinated with the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA). Overall, they attracted an estimated 330,000 attendees over 300 event days. Events ranged from large annual events like Christmas in the Park and San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, to smaller-scale community or cultural events. In FY 2023-24, total City costs for the events was at least $622,000. Labor costs, including security, were the biggest driver of City costs, totaling $436,000. The objective of this audit was to assess City-required security or other costs to organizers for...
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The report from the City Auditor discusses costs associated with outdoor special events in San Jose, highlighting the need for improved transparency and coordination. It outlines findings related to police staffing costs and customer service, along with recommendations for better cost estimates and invoicing processes.
Key points
In FY 2023-24, 84 outdoor special events required permits and services from multiple City departments.
Estimated attendance for these events was 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 updating the City's website for cost estimates and improving coordination in the permitting process.
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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...