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Discussion of City sponsorship of the Historic Roswell Criterium.
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Item Summary:
The proposed date of the criterium is Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event sponsor has pulled out which caused cancellation of the professional men’s and women’s races. A “scaled down” criterium is being proposed at an estimated cost of $30,000 to the City of Roswell.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
This item was discussed at the February 25, 2009 Community Development & Transportation Committee meeting.
Financial Impact:
Funding in the amount of $18,000 is available from the Special Events budget, Cost Center 152E leaving a shortfall of approximately $12,000.
Submitted by:
Mayor Jere Wood