HomeMy WebLinkAboutInfo Rprt - Biggest Loser Half Marathon and Chill -N Grill BBQCITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATION REGARDING THE BIGGEST
LOSER HALF MARATHON AND 5K AND PALM DESERT CHILL
'N GRILL BARBEQUE EVENTS
SUBMITTED BY: Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst
DATE: December 8, 2016
CONTENT: None
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, receive and file information regarding the Biggest Loser Half
Marathon and 5K and Palm Desert Chill 'N Grill Barbeque events.
Strateqic Plan Obiective
The requested action does not directly impact the strategic plan.
Discussion
Due to extremely low registration, the Biggest Loser Half Marathon and 5K event
previously scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2016, will be rescheduled to another
date in 2017. The organizers indicated that they had somewhere in the area of 300
people registered for the event and felt that moving forward with such a low number
would not be beneficial to their organization or the City. Staff plans to come back to City
Council for approval of the new date and an updated sponsorship agreement on
January 12, 2017.
As a result of the popular Rhythm Wine and Brews Festival taking place at the Empire
Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, March 4, 2017, the Palm Desert Area Chamber of
Commerce has decided to postpone the Palm Desert Chill 'N Grill Barbeque. Because
both events share like elements to include gourmet style food, live music, and beer and
wine tastings, the Chamber believes that postponing the event to a later date (possibly
December 2017 or January 2018) will help maximize attendance. Staff plans to come
back to City Council for approval of the new date and updated sponsorship agreement
sometime next year.
STAFF REPORT
INFORMATIONAL REGARDING THE BIGGEST LOSER HALF MARATHON AND 5K AND
PALM DESERT CHILL `N GRILL BARBEQUE
DECEMBER 8, 2016
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Fiscal Analysis
City Council previously approved a sponsorship in the amount of $35,000 for the Palm
Desert Chill `N Grill Barbeque out of the FY 2016/17 budget. Because this sponsorship
will not be expended during the 2016/17 fiscal year, staff plans to include it in the FY
2017/18 budget.
Submitted By:
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Amy rence, Management nalyst
Department Head:
Frankie Riddle, Di ctor of Special Programs
Reviewed:
RudyA sta, Assistant City Manager
Approval:
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager