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lows demonstrates the financial feasibility of a new oncampus football stadium and highlights the revenues and expenses likely to be generated by this new facility. All revenues, expenses, and debt service shown in the projection are incremental to existing revenues, expenses, and debt service. The projection was developed following site visits to universities with new on-campus stadiums. Fiscal directors of these institutions provided data and experience based insights into the incremental revenues, expenses and construction costs that can be expected. The universities visited were: (in parentheses, year stadium opened) - University of Central Florida (2007) - University of Akron (2009) - Southern Methodist University (2000) - Troy University (expansion 2003) - University of Louisville (1998, expansion 2010) - Florida Atlantic University (October 2011) also provided new stadium financial projections. Six home games per year are assumed for purposes of this projection. Significant related economic impact benefits will likely be generated by a new on-campus stadium and related gameday business activity, however these are not included in the projection.
Operating Revenues New ticket sales revenue is the largest driver of new revenues for a new 27,500 seat on-campus stadium. The financial projection assumes: o 6,000 season tickets and 1,500 student season tickets sold o Assumes single game ticket sales of 16,000 per game, 80% of remaining capacity after season ticket sales Assumes new premium seating revenue of $1.6M per year which includes 31 new premium suites (27 for lease, 4 designated use), which generates new premium seating donations in addition to generating season ticket sales. All universities with new stadiums indicated that suites are consistently in high demand and they would have added more suites in hindsight. Naming rights revenue estimated at $500K per year. UCF earns $1M per year, Akron $750K per year from naming rights.
Operating Expenses and Debt Service Operating expenses are based on operating expense data from peer universities that have recently opened new on-campus stadium facilities. Salary for permanent staff based on a stadium supervisor and three stadium maintenance employees hired to manage and maintain the new facility year round, as well as manage stadium for additional revenue generating opportunities. Debt service based on a borrowing of $60M for 30 years.
Less: Premium Seating Revenue at Legion Field Total Premium Seating Revenue A 10% increase in premium seating revenue was added after Year 5 to account for a potential price increase.
The estimates above were used to forecast the single game revenue for the entire season. An allowance was used on the principles of conservatism for discounted group sales. The following single game revenue projection was computed based on these factors.
Total projected ticket revenue (season and single game tickets), less all applicable taxes and existing ticket revenue currently budgeted by the Athletic Department is as follows: Total Season and Single Game Projected Gross Ticket Sales Less: Sales Tax Projection Total Season and Single Game Projected Ticket Sales, net of tax Less: Football Ticket Revenue Currently Recorded in Operations Total Projected Ticket Sales Ticket revenue was increased by 3% each year to account for potential ticket price increases. Advertising and Sponsorship Revenue Currently, UAB Athletics has an agreement with IMG in which a guaranteed royalty payment is made each year for exclusive marketing rights. The agreement stipulates that IMG will pay UAB Athletics a base of approximately $700,000 each year and will split all revenue over a pre-determined sales threshold at 50% each. Based on the current sales volume and the fact that a new stadium would provide additional sales opportunities/inventory, it is reasonable to believe that IMG would exceed the minimum sales threshold by $350,000. This would lead to additional revenue of $175,000 (50%). This estimate is believed to be conservative. $3,684,100 (368,410) $3,315,690 (337,967) $2,977,723
Expense Forecast
Salary Permanent Staff It is our recommendation to hire one (1) Stadium Supervisor and three (3) Stadium Maintenance employees on a full-time basis with the stadium. Their duties would include, but not be limited to, the following: In-Season (Not Game Day) Painting and maintenance of turf Inspection and general maintenance for locker rooms (light bulbs, stocking restroom areas with hand towels, soap and toilet paper, etc.) Inspection and general maintenance of public restrooms in all areas of the stadium (light bulbs, re-stocking supplies, etc.) Inspection and general maintenance for club level and suites Coordinating access for deliveries (concessionaire, stadium equipment/supplies, etc.) Unlocking/locking ticket office lobby area and various office access daily Confirm weekly inspection of all sinks and toilets by plumber/maintenance prior to game day Confirm weekly inspection of generator and scoreboard operation by electrician/maintenance prior to game day Confirm weekly inspection/testing of sound system and scoreboard by contracted technicians prior to game day Participate in weekly meetings (separate from game management meetings) with Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Operations and Facilities to review previous weeks game, upcoming weeks game and any/all stadium-related issues Staff and provide access for visiting team practices and walkthroughs as needed Blowing/sweeping/cleaning all public walkway areas inside fencing and underneath stadium Emptying trash and vacuuming club level, suites and press level
With the benefits (35 percent for a total of $51,450), the total for the four (4) positions would be $198,450 annually.
Water, sewer and natural gas is based upon stadium chillers and boilers located on site (not using campus chilled water and steam). Therefore, the electrical cost estimate includes the cost for air conditioning, and the natural gas cost includes the cost of heating. Since this is a current estimate, and the costs of utilities will only increase over the next 2-3 years, the estimate was increased to $200,000 in the pro forma to allow for this anticipated inflation. Insurance Based on research performed by UAB Risk Management, institutions within the state, with comparable size stadiums are averaging between $17,500 and $28,500 annual to insure the structure. Liability limits, as well as the construction/replacement value of the facility will ultimate dictate the annual premiums; however, an estimate of $100,000 is believed to be conservative. Game Day Expenses For reference with this particular area, we met with various department heads within Athletics to identify any additional staffing or gameday-related expenses they would incur that are not currently involved with home football games at Legion Field. We identified the following areas: Sports Medicine Ice We would have to purchase ice for both teams use during home games; ice is currently provided by Legion Field. On average, we would use 60 50pound bags per game @ $3.50 per bag = $210.00 per game First Aid/Paramedics While we currently pay for two (2) paramedics and an ambulance for any player-related injuries, we would incur costs for first aid/paramedic staffing for patrons. While we would need to confirm requirements based on estimated attendance figures, we are averaging this on four (4) first aid stations staffed with two (2) paramedics each. This would run $250.00 per station for a total of $1,000.00 per game.
This averages out to a total of $24,990.00 per game. Current staffing for home football games averages around $5,000.00 per game so the new costs would be approximately $19,990.00 per game.
Debt Service
Annual debt service is based on borrowing $60,000,000 for construction costs and repaid over30 years.