Official Information Request - Crankworx
Sent: Friday, 23 December 2016 8:45 a.m.
Subject: TRIM: LGOIMA - Questions about Crankworx
I refer to your email dated 6 December 2016 requesting information on Council’s underwrite of the Crankworx mountain bike event.
The information below is provided as per your email.
- To what extend did Council underwrite Crankworx each year from when it started?
$500,000 maximum spread across the first 3 years (2015-2017) - To what extent did Crankworx actually require subsidies from Council each year from when
it started?
The underwrite called upon was $94,000 in 2015 and $39,000 in 2016 - To what extent has Crankworx repaid subsidies from Council each year from when it
started?
The underwrite amounts have not been repaid at this stage - To what extent has Council committed to underwriting Crankworx out 10 years?
Council has agreed to extend the term of the underwrite until 2021 to the maximum of $500,000, which includes the current funds provided under the underwrite for 2015 and 2016 - To what extent has Council estimated the need for subsidies for Crankworx out 10 years?
The $500,000 underwrite (less the amounts called on in 2015 and 2016) is available until 2021. Council does not expect any more draw down on the underwrite. - To what extent has Council anticipated that subsidies for Crankworx will be repaid out 10
years?
The organisers have signalled their desire to repay any underwrite where possible
We are obliged to advise that you may contact the Ombudsman at the address below if you have any concerns with the response provided by Council, by writing to:
The Office of the Ombudsman
PO Box 10 152
WELLINGTON 6143
Alternatively, you may email info@ombudsman.parliament.nz or use the online complaints form available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/make-a-complaint.
Regards
Jean-Paul Gaston Group Manager, Strategy and Partnerships
P: 07 351 8302 | M: 0276554415
E: Jean-Paul.Gaston@rotorualc.nz | W: rotorualakescouncil.nz
A: 1061 Haupapa St, Private Bag 3029, Rotorua Mail Centre, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand