Item 30 - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Work Study Session

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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Work Study Session May 5, 2026 Page 6 savings of approximately $10,800 annually, in addition to the savings achieved through full cost recovery. Santa Ana Stadium Fees The Santa Ana Stadium (Eddie West Field) is a City-owned facility that hosts a range of local events, including high school and collegiate football games, community soccer matches, and other community activities. As part of the Early Direction discussion, the City Council requested additional information on recent stadium revenues, operating costs, and facility needs. A summary of events hosted during FY 2025-26 is provided in the table below. Event Event Duration Net Revenue Hours OC Toy Drive 9 $11,459 hosted by Revival Church SoCal Suhoor 18 $20,047 Festival religious gathering to celebrate Ramadan America Leyendas 2.5 $1,387 vs Leyendas Del Morelia soccer match Peachtree Concert 20 $50,607 Series Total 49.5 $83,500 For FY 2025-26, the stadium is estimated to generate approximately $245,000 in gross revenue, primarily from facility rentals and event-related use. While the facility remains one of the City's premier athletic venues, the current fee structure has historically prioritized community access and may not fully reflect prevailing market rates for comparable facilities. To move toward better alignment with market rates, staff is recommending a 14% fee increase for stadium use as part of the FY 2026-27 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, instead of the 4% CPI adjustment proposed for other City fees. This adjustment is intended to position the City's pricing more consistently with comparable facilities, particularly for athletic events that do not require additional field protection. For larger-scale events, such as concerts that require protective ground covering, the City utilizes Facility Use Agreements to ensure that all associated costs are recovered and that the City receives appropriate compensation for use of the facility.