HomeMy WebLinkAboutSponsor - Desert Recreation District February 2012 International Sports FestivalCITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Authorize Payment of 2013 Sponsorship for the International Sports
Festival
SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
APPLICANT: Desert Recreation District
DATE: August 23, 2012
CONTENTS: None
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
Approve payment in the amount of $26,000 to Desert Recreation District for the
2013 International Sports Festival from Account No. 110-4416-414-3062.
Discussion
As part of the FY 2012/13 Budget, City Council approved sponsorship of this event. As
a result, staff is requesting Council approval to make payment to Desert Recreation
District for the February 2013 International Sports Festival in the amount of $26,000.
The International Sports Festival continues to grow each year; the growth from 2011 to
2012 was up approximately 2%. The event has been cosponsored by the City since
inception in 2000. The 2012 event brought in approximately 1,300 participants vs. 1,176
reported in 2011. The breakdown reflects that 125+/- of the participants were local
while 1,175 +/- were non -local participants ranging from 35 to 91 years of age. The
1,175 non -local residents travelled from Arizona, Wisconsin, Nevada, Texas, Florida,
Colorado and Utah. The City's sponsorship dollars continue to help fund the cost of
event locations not owned or operated by the City or DRD, media, advertising, opening
ceremonies and dedicated emergency response for the event. The 2012 International
Sports Festival (Senior Games) was the third Largest in the State behind only
Pasadena and San Diego.
STAFF REPORT
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL
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AUGUST 23, 2012
Fiscal Analysis
Funding for this event was included as part of the FY 2012/2013 Budget; therefore,
there will be no additional impact to the General Fund as funds are available in Account
No. 110-4416-414-3062.
Submitted By:
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Frankie le, Director of Special Programs
Reviewed:
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
Approval:
n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED DENTED
RECEIVED OTHER
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ABSENT: N&sU
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