FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET FY2022-23

WAR MEMORIAL COLISEUM Departmental Objectives

 Continue to work closely with the Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau on soliciting statewide, regional, and national sporting events; meetings; conventions; and other major events. The Coliseum Complex works directly with the Greensboro Sports Foundation to host Championship events including ACC, NCAA, major national Swimming & Diving Championships, and other unique events including US Figure Skating Championships and US Gymnastics Championships.  Continue to host a wide variety of events at the Coliseum Arena, the Tanger Center, Special Events Center, Aquatics Center, White Oak Amphitheatre and Event Space, and Fieldhouse that appeal to all segments and demographics of the diverse Greensboro and Piedmont Triad community. The Tanger Center has complimented the diversity of events from a robust Broadway Series to Symphony, Concerts, and Comedy at the new downtown venue.  Coliseum Parking Department Manager coordinates with GPD and GDOT in pre-planning for traffic operations for upcoming major events to manage around capacity crowds, weather, and other instances that would disrupt a patrons journey to the facility. The parking experience at Tanger Center will involve garages in addition to 330 onsite spaces and the same coordination will take place with GDOT and GPD to ensure a safe and expeditious parking experience at Tanger Center.  Continue to promote recycling at all Coliseum Complex events through a variety of public service announcements, signage, and electronic messaging systems.  Continue to closely monitor and scrutinize all operating expenses.

Performance Measures

Adopted 2022-23

Actual

Budget 2021-22

Projected 2023-24

2020-21

Workload Measures  Total event attendance  Total number of performances

1,446,208

393,995

1,285,950

1,446,208

1,208

728

1,083

1,208

Budget Highlights: The FY 22-23 Adopted Budget is increasing by $10,213,020, or 17.8%.  A General Fund contribution of $3.4 million is included to support Coliseum operations. This is an increase of $400,000 from FY 21-22 to support the phased implementation of a $15 minimum wage.  The Greensboro Coliseum will host the home season of UNCG men's basketball.  Upcoming family show highlights include the Disney on Ice, Sesame Street Live, Monster Truck Jam, and Marvel Universe Live.  The Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts began full operations in September 2021. FY 22-23 will be the first full year of operations for the venue, and it is expected to operate without a deficit.

Adopted 2022-23 Budget

120