Brett, representing the Overland Park Convention Center, reported to the committee that second‑quarter results left revenues and attendance largely in line with budget and that expenses ran slightly under plan, producing a positive variance to net income.

He said the center’s year‑end projection shows a modest lift in total revenues driven by a large corporate event in the back half of the year, and staff now projects about $650,000 in net income for the year. “All in all, first two quarters were pretty stable,” the presenter said.

Survey scores were high, with an average of 4.85 out of 5 across guest surveys and a food‑and‑beverage score of 4.77; Brett singled out Chef David (Menace) for the strong food scores. Capital work this year focused on replacing microphones and AV equipment that had reached the end of their useful life as part of a longer‑term 30‑year capital plan.

Committee members asked whether the 2026 World Cup could affect bookings. Brett said the center has held portions of its June and July calendar in anticipation of possible World Cup hospitality events and that the city will “plan for the best,” while acknowledging some uncertainty because the major team host locations are outside downtown. No formal action was taken on the report; the presentation was informational.