HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1993-17226 RESOLUTION NO. 17226
RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE 1995 U.S. WOMEN'S OLYMPIC
MARATHON TRIALS
WHEREAS, the Greater San Diego Sports Association and Elite Racing, Inc.
are submitting a bid to hold the 1995 U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials in the
Chula Vista/San Diego area; and,
WHEREAS, event organizers must raise $1.5 million to successfully bid for
this event which is anticipated to attract 250,000 spectators and generate an
estimated $10 million in spin-off economic benefits; and,
WHEREAS, the event would begin at Chula Vista's Olympic Training Center and
run its first 10 miles through Chula Vista, receiving national television and
other media coverage; and,
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has been requested to contribute $65,000 over 3 years
to help sponsor the event, and to contribute police and road closure services at
no cost; and,
WHEREAS, the Port District and other South Bay cities are also being
requested to provide support; and,
WHEREAS, this world class event has been endorsed by the Chula Vista
Economic Development Commission as an exciting, promotional opportunity to
enhance Chula Vista's image and visibility both nationally and internationally
and to encourage tourism-related expenditures benefitring local business.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve to support in concept the request for $65,000 in funding over a 3 year
period ($15,000 FY 94; $25,000 FY 95; $25,000 FY 96) contingent upon among
others:
1) approval of the bid by the USA Track and Field Women's Long Distance
Running Committee;
2) commitment by the Port District to match on a 1:1 basis the total funds
contributed by sponsoring cities;
3) a contractual agreement that the Olympic Training Center and the course's
first 10 miles are identified as located in the City of Chula Vista in all
media coverage, including, but not limited to, television, all print
advertising, course maps, and entry forms. This agreement will include
the requirement that Chula Vista banners be prominently displayed in the
Olympic Training Center start area and along the lO-mile course.
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4) identification of appropriate Chula Vista funding sources and an annual
appropriation of funds by Council.
Presented by Approv as to form
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Counci~ of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 24th day of August, 1993, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17226 was duly passed, approved,
and adopted by the City Council held on the 24th day of August, 1993.
Executed this 24th day of August, 1993.