Report Prepared by: Steven S. Carrigan, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Council Direction Concerning Hosting Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California Which May Include Proceeding with a Letter of Intent to Host Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council to discuss whether or not the City of Merced will direct staff to commit funds, staff, and other resources to host Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California through a Letter of Intent.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on the 2020 Amgen Tour.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff to proceed with a Letter of Intent to Host Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California; or,
2. Direct staff not to proceed with a Letter of Intent to Host Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California; or,
3. Direct staff to shadow an Amgen 2020 Host community with the intent of submitting a bid for Amgen Tour of California 2021
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the Council.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
On October 7, 2019, the City Council provided staff direction to begin evaluating the Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California event.
DISCUSSION
The developers of the El Capitan Hotel, Hotel Tioga, and Mainzer Theater reached out to the City, asking staff to consider hosting the men's Stage 2 of the 2020 Amgen Tour of California (ATOC). After speaking with the developers, the City reached out to the organizers, AEG Sports, of the ATOC to learn more of what entails hosting the Stage 2 ATOC event. The City of Merced hosted Stage 4 of the 2009 ATOC as a Start City, with the race finishing in the City of Clovis.
The ATOC organizers are requesting a response from the City of Merced since the time is getting near to announce the Host Cities and respective routes for the 2020 ATOC. Should Council decide to proceed with ATOC, then staff will submit a Letter of Intent to the AEG Sports (Attachment 1.)
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