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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-24; City Council; 21372; Acceptance Donations 2013 Carlsbad TriathlonCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 1 ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF 2013 CARLSBAD TRIATHLON & WELLNESS WEEKEND TO TRIATHLON SPECIAL REVENUE FUND DEPT. DIRECTOR CITY ATTY. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2013-232 , accepting individual cash donations of four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500) and in-kind donations of products and services at a fair market value of nine thousand five hundred and fifty dollars ($9,550) in support ofthe 2013 Carlsbad Triathlon & Wellness Weekend held July 13 and 14, 2013 and recommend acceptance by the City Council and directing the finance director to appropriate the received funds to the Parks & Recreation Triathlon Special Revenue Fund. ITEM EXPLANATION: The weekend of July 13 and 14 was filled with excitement as the Parks & Recreation Department hosted nd the 32"" An nual Carlsbad Triathlon and Wellness Weekend. The event was kicked off on Saturday, July 13 with the Carlsbad Community Wellness Expo. Community businesses and vendors educated, sampled, and demonstrated various products and services related to health and wellness. This year, the youth sports division hosted a 3-on-3 youth boy's basketball tournament adjacent to the expo and together we drew a crowd of approximately 2,000 people. The weekend culminated on Sunday with the 32"^^ annual Carlsbad Triathlon. One ofthe longest running triathlons in the country, 950 athletes participated in the IK ocean swim, 25K bike and 5K run along the beautiful Carlsbad coast. The partnership with the Carlsbad Police Department and State of California lifeguards ensured a safe race with a memorable experience for all ofthe athletes involved. Two hundred (200) volunteers assisted with this large undertaking helping with preparation leading up to the events, along with helping at the Wellness Expo and the Triathlon in various positions. This is the Parks & Recreation's biggest special event and the staff comes together to ensure excellent quality and service for an amazing experience. As part ofthe Park & Recreation Department's continuing effort to minimize General Fund expenses, staff seeks support from various businesses. Many businesses sponsored the event with both cash and in-kind donations for a total of $14,050. On July 15, 2013, the Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously accepted the donations and recommended acceptance by City Council. The City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department wishes to acknowledge the generosity of all the sponsors involved. Letters of appreciation have been sent on behalf of the Park & Recreation Department and the City of Carlsbad. FISCAL IMPACT: The donated products and in-kind services supplement the Parks & Recreation Department's operating budget and ensure the efficient and sustainable use of General Fund resources. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Rachael Shay 760-602-7519- Rachael.ShaY@carlsbadca.gov FOR CLERK USE. X • COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED X CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED • 1 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No. 2013-232 authorizing the acceptance of cash and in-kind donations of the 2013 Carlsbad Triathlon & Wellness Weekend and the appropriation of received funds to the Parks & Recreation Triathlon special revenue fund. 2. Donation listing for the 32"^^ Annual Carlsbad Triathlon & Wellness Weekend 2013. 3. Event photos. Exhibit 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-232 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CAUFORNIA, 3 ACCEPTING AND APPROPERATING DONATIONS OF $4,500 IN CASH AND $9,550 IN IN-KIND SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CARLSBAD TRIATHLON &. WELLNESS WEEKEND. 11 12 13 14 15 24 25 26 27 28 WHEREAS, the 32"^^ Annual Carlsbad Triathlon & Wellness Expo special events were held on July 13 and 14, 2013 in Carlsbad; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept the donations of cash and in-kind 9 products and services totaling $14,050 in support of the 32"^^ Annual Carlsbad Triathlon & 10 Wellness Weekend, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to acknowledge the generosity and support of community vendors and organizations that donated to this special event; and WHEREAS, on July 15, 2013, the Parks & Recreation Commission received the cash and 16 in-kind services totaling $14,050 and recommends acceptance by the Council. 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, 18 California, the following: 19 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 20 2. That the City Council does hereby accept $14,050 in cash and in-kind products 22 and service donations as itemized in Exhibit 2 and authorizes the Administrative Services 23 Director to appropriate received funds to the Parks & Recreation Triathlon special revenue fund // // 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad on the 24*^ day of September, 2013, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. ABSENT: None. ATTEST: BARBARA ENGLESOI<^ity Clerk Exhibit 3 32"'' ANNUAL CARLSBAD TRIATHLON - July 2013