Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Development to enter into a contract with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in support of the 2018 OhioHealth Cap City Half Marathon.
The OhioHealth Cap City Half Marathon takes place on April 28, 2018. Organizers anticipate that more than 14,000 runners and walkers will participate during the 15th anniversary event. In 2016 and 2017, the half marathon served as the crowning event for the USA Half Marathon Championships, USA Track and Field’s most prestigious competition. The 200 best male and female half marathon runners in the country competed for the championship. The Cap City Marathon annually generates in excess of $7.5 million in economic benefit to the city and also serves as a considerable contribution to the culture of health and wellness that is becoming a hallmark of central Ohio.
The event organizers have also partnered with the Department of Recreation and Parks to create the “Be a Champion” youth training program, which is designed to encourage youth fitness in Columbus. Program participants are invited to join by running or walking in the half marathon event.
The city intends to provide $100,000.00 to the Columbus Sports Commission in support of the 2018 event. Providing supplemental support to the event will allow organizers to better leverage media and event planning resources and increase the profile of the city as one that crowns champions.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within both the general fund and the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission; to appropriate $25,000.00 in the general fund, Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the transfer of $75,000.00 between departments within the general fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the OhioHealth Cap City Marathon/Half Mara...
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