Here are findings on the Merrell Center usage:

1. The daily average utility Cost (for the period 04/2005 through 03/2006) was $658.65, for a total annual amount of $193,002.25.

2. Total Labor Costs to support all events was $222,481.56, with $43,085.39 being allocated to "external" events.

3. "The average (mean) length of the arena event is 6.17 hours, and requires an average of 2.6 days to set up, perform, and take
down/restore."

4. Total Revenue generated by 28 "external" events was $52,242.36. 

5. Only 12 of the "external" events actually generated Revenue, as the remainder were "exempt".

6. Per MCOR 2005-2006, section "REVENUE SUMMARY", the utilities allocated to the 12 revenue generating "external" events
ranged from 7 events being charged $132.60, to 2 events being charged $795.60.

7. If the average daily utility cost is $658.65, and it takes an average of 2.6 days for set up, etc..., then why are only 2 events being
charged $795.60? Why was the Gymnastics event, which was held for 2 days per the concession report, charged the same amount as the Katy Antique Show, which was only a one day event?

8. The KISD generated MCOR 2005-2006 "Revenue Summary" is not an accurate financial analysis, and is seriously
flawed in showing a profit for each of the "external" events.

Admittedly, it appears that perhaps the concession area is making some sort of income, but without further data, I can not even begin to analyze what is included in the "KISD Concessions" amount listed on the Merrell Center concession income report.