Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 26-427, approving Amendment No. 1 to the License Agreement for Carnival Operator at the Snohomish County Evergreen State Fair
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DEPARTMENT: DCNR
ORIGINATOR: Debbie Donk
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved (Tom Teigen 10/21/2026)
PURPOSE: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the License Agreement to extend the service for the 2027-2031 Fairs and amend fair schedule, restrictions on games and prizes, payment terms in Exhibit A and capital improvements in Exhibit B.
BACKGROUND: An RFP was advertised in 2022 (#22-008SB) for carnival operations (amusement rides, shows, novelties, food and games). Butler Amusements Inc. was the awardee. The Licensee and County entered into an Agreement on August 10, 2022 (Motion #22-320) for the 2022-2026 Fairs. Pursuant to Section 1.5(c), the Licensee and County agreed to extend the agreement for five years (2027-2031) and amend certain terms and conditions as set forth in Amendment No. 1, in addition to the payment terms in Exhibit A and capital improvement projects in Exhibit B.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
EXPEND: FUND, AGY, ORG, ACTY, OBJ, AU CURRENT YR 2ND YR 1ST 6 YRS N/A
TOTAL
REVENUE: FUND, AGY, ORG, REV, SOURCE YEAR MINIMUM GUARANTEE
2027 $900,000.00
002 309 541 6283 2028 $900,000.00
Refer to Exhibit A for details 2029 $900,000.00
2030 $925,000.00
2031 $950,000.00
TOTAL 5 years $4,575,000.00
DEPARTMENT FISCAL IMPACT NOTES: The carnival will bring additional revenue to the County by paid fair gate admissions. In addition to the minimum guarantee listed in Exhibit A, the Licensee will provide $75,000 in capital improvements, per Exhibit B.
CONTRACT INFORMATION:
ORIGINAL
CONTRACT#
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AMENDMENT x CONTRACT# EF26-023G AMOUNT $4,575,000 minimum
Contract Period
ORIGINAL START
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AMENDMENT START 2027 END 2031
OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: Reviewed/approved by Risk (Tonya Woldridge 10/20/2026) ...
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