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From CMBH Partners takes over management of Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

How could the new management of the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park affect the city council?

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City council may benefit from new revenue flow from Royal Gorge Park The takeover by CMBH Partners establishes a new operational structure for the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Under this arrangement, a portion of the park’s annual revenue, estimated at about 25% or roughly $3 million, flows directly into city coffers. This influx of funds provides the city council with additional financial resources to manage and allocate for the community. Furthermore, CMBH Partners plans to invest approximately $8 million into the park over the next 10 years, which supports the park's continued operation and value to the city.

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  • A portion of the park’s annual revenue (about 25%, or roughly $3 million) flows to city coffers.gazette.com
  • CMBH Partners is entering a 25-year contract with extension options to manage the park.gazette.com
  • CMBH intends to put, between the city and their company, probably $8 million into the park over the next 10 years.gazette.com
  • The park is a 360-acre destination, part of a larger parcel granted to the city by the federal government.gazette.com

Why it matters

The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is a significant tourist attraction for Cañon City, and the financial stability of the city is tied to the park's success. The consistent flow of revenue from the park provides a stable, external funding source that the city council can use to support local services and infrastructure.

This transition is part of a long history of management changes for the park, which has been operated by fewer than a half-dozen entities over its history. The new management also plans to increase educational and attraction elements, which could further boost tourism dollars into the local economy.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the city council prioritize the use of the new revenue stream?
  • What specific operational changes will CMBH Partners implement to ensure the park thrives?

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CMBH Partners fails to meet its investment goals or revenue projectionsThe expected positive financial impact on Cañon City would diminish or reverse.
The city council passes a specific ordinance dedicating the park revenue to a defined projectThe financial impact on the city would become more concrete and targeted.

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