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CC - (1) Consideration of A Financial Contribution to the Nike Epic React 10k in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,000; (2) Consideration of Designation of the Nike Epic React 10K as a City Sponsored Event; (3) Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement for the Reimbursement of City Costs Exceeding $1,000; and (4) Approval of Related Street Closures.
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Meeting Date: January 22, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Jesse Mays, Assistant to the City Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/17/18);
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (01/17/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) consider a financial contribution to the Nike Epic React 10k event in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000; (2) consider designating the Nike Epic React 10k event as a City-sponsored event; (3) approve a reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of City costs exceeding $1,000; and (4) approve related street closures.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the January 8, 2018 City Council meeting, Nike requested and the City Council granted consideration of City sponsorship for the Nike Epic React 10k running event being planned for April 22, 2018. This event was created after the close of the application period for the Special Events Grants Program allocations for the period during which the event is scheduled to occur.
Nike Epic React 10K
Nike is planning a 10k running event to be held on Sunday, April 22, 2018 (which is Earth Day). The course would be a loop along the SR-90 freeway, which will be closed to traffic, with the start and end in Culver City. 10,000 runners are expected to attend. An Athlete's Village will be establ...
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