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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 4T .6 A INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Discussion concerning nagodoons of l'waft the Amerim Le Meas Series Auto,Rw* in the City of Miami. 4..: 36°."S4 .R `S 5, {'�+t( 38 .b�5°S SY't{�T J'3 5!{• ,.r "( 'FE .7s 3Y h4 S* x• u �..- d'3 fin- a'f s t Y !'F1S-H.I N, rakyz Y P x+ .:r�r yid?% 13�' uni x V. k.,,a,#�,��-.�s F'+�. `far t '�}sr' �f4�#f # 3y4� � s wt 2� h } ,.,i" �# t�.j aLtii ;,3g Y "WK N #r "j, r � re' x,�z.,T' $l,'ti w, `h �^ � t+ "�+r tNi ti � '' �' c` '3 +x*� 'a` fi $ t '� ,v'� xn'"' ❑r r }�." eta �i1 � Y� b ur ey T w'e' ,N+ � a S'�a'`LN Ix s# •y 1'xFr`4`��7 C ;^l" P, �f �c'���4 � }yrtra 4. yi-+,.a`,r €,z.'r? ll""! ., p ,�`>3•'°'L'�# ct#�ttz. r`�"i "` .%*gyy,,`+t' l#"'4' ^hv t ,.t' "�'r. i+�`ju`�1 ° tT's$ F`t't dx, ts'a�"� ..Y , ,�R",*11 h fi�' tin' ki'fa zN+irf� i tX a a*dFj� .. f �t *", .'ry i'`�Fi�ati sdt �SfJk'a} ?,. ;rc: �`W`'4t {3`�rkf.•xa� �a% !;�,sR`y.d%r.`�. =ew. zf F h' .d Y k w {2 �3f°' r4Yt d!e �d'zrr'iti^z;`"' at• R' 4 � -va r� �� a�r� H w rn: r,��'-.�,.�y' - t " #� ,r '�� `#7 =.'� � � �W ♦ t�� 4z""� :_ #x" x'� a:.i4' .��'�ka=u F '. rs � 4 is �r 5<s : �#,? 5 ii4 � A5 '`t} b %ro+a 4 �'`M1�`• �{,�;i'" T "�w �� $# t� � � .#s��^ti...f �- � 4#{' IR g„tt`' d L t Ya) y 5 � a. Y,r's..�r # ': ^ q tia' Y 13 r'�s� �` ��"st �t x # £3 ask •a. sd. t'�''" �'k' rr as. .� t✓ aa3 "a, `t`t ''�.wts �si'nes v' F# N:', r�.w. q. e k. !• r �, .� t F" s >`, f`,. u ro +; s4'� 2 ! v�„r r k "n. r �x ���y� s ��� � �. �''r,? Ot: # 'zY' ; C ��.yhxt vx z's�-,;,m �t #+"Tt�S+:.x ✓s tu+ t � K 01- s58 .1 • S T E E L I II hCTO R ®DAV I S" Via Hand-Aelivery Alejandro Vilarello, Esq. City Attorney's Office City of Miami 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Suite 945 Miami, FL 33130 August 9, 2001 Steel Hecto, b Mavis .lP ?OJ Snuth Hlscayne Boulevard M am , riarida 13131 -?398 305.577A00 305.577.1001 Fax wt".s1CBihe.ctor.con Jorge Luis Lopez 3C5 517.707.1 1l0De74's7Pe,ne:!01. mil Privileged - For Settlement Purposes Only Re: Settlement Proposal Homestead -Miami Speedway, LLC vs. City of Miami Case No. 01-17514 CA 24 Dear Mr. Vilarello: As you are aware, we represent the Homestead -Miami Speedway LLC ("Speedway") in opposition to the proposed agreement with Raceworks LLC. On July 27, 2001, the Speedway filed a complaint for Declaratory Judgement and Injunctive Relief alleging that the City of Miami ("City") has failed to abide by Florida Law and the Code of the City of Miami. That suit is pending before Circuit Court Judge Michael Genden, and the City's Answer is due on August 23, 2001. While we are sympathetic to the City, and understand the Commission's only motivation is to do what it believes is best for its citizens, we must reaffirm our concerns surrounding this proposed Agreement. Attached for your convenience is a summary of the issues and objections we see in the latest version of the Agreement. (See attached Isxhibir "A"). During previous Commission meetings we have articulated our belief that the City and Raceworks have already violated or are about to violate several provisions of State and City law, including inter alfa: Florida Statute 286.011 - Public meetings and records. The City, by and through its elected and/or appointed officials, has engaged in private discussions and negotiations with Raceworks regarding the proposed agreement to hold a street race in downtown Miami. Such private discussions were not open to the public, scheduled meetings were cancelled, and documents were withheld in violation of the requirements of Florida law. Section 2-33 of the City of Miami Code. The City is required by its own laws to furnish a copy of each proposed Resolution and Agreement to designated parties five (5) days prior 601.4111, Wesl ralur ?eacl Tellawswe N:yiles kev Wes: , 01W.1. c.,ra_1% Sao ( a00 Ric at Janus 521110 10mvp Alejandro Vilarello, Esq. City Attorney's Office City of Miami August 9, 2(X) l Page 2 to the Commission meeting. With regard to the latest version of the Raceworks agreement, the City failed to do so and thereby violated City law. Florida Statute 549.08 - Municipal Motor Vehicle Racing Act. The City has not made the required determinations as enumerated in the Act including but not limited to, whether Raceworks has adequate insurance to pay any damages incurred because of toss or injury to any person or property, could provide adequate security and necessary facilities during racing events, has demonstrated the ability to protect the tire, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City, and whether Raceworks has the experience to conduct such races. Sections 29-A and 29-8 of the City of Miami Charter. The City Charter prohibits any disposition of an interest in real estate owned by the City unless the City has either advertised for and received at Ieust three (3) competitive bids or submitted the final agreement to the electorate for approval by referendum. The City has engaged in negotiations with Raceworks without following either the competitive bidding procedures or the referendum requirements. Therefore any such agreement is in violation of the Charter and consequently null and void as a matter of law. • ,Section 3(iii)(d) of'the City of'Miand Citarter and the Bayside Lease Agreement. The Bayside lease agreement in its current form contains several provisions prohibiting certain uses of the surrounding public lands. The use contemplated by the Raceworks agreement, to wit, altering the landscape in order to construct a race course through Bayfront Park, along with the erection of bleachers, fences, and assorted barriers, would clearly violute these provisions. Therefore, before any such activity can take place, the Bayside lease must be amended. In order to amend the lease, however, the City Charter details four requirements which must be met. These conditions have not been met and the Charter specifies that "any... modification of an existing such lease or management agreement ... shall not be valid unless it has first been approved by a majority of the voters of the city." Consequently, amending the Bayside Lease without a referendum would violate the City of Miami's Charter. Based upon the above objections and the other matters set forth in our Complaint (including any amendments thereto), we believe that a court of law will find that the Agreement and/or procedures used in implementing the Agreement violate applicable Florida Law. sTI.H. I MUM( & OAV15 L -r 0 Alejandro Vilarello, Esq. City Attorney's Office City of Miami August 9, 2001 Page 3 r� U In order to resolve this natter, we hereby offer to settle this dispute and dismiss our lawsuit if the City agrees by no later than the end of the Special Commission Meeting on August 9, 2001 to submit the Agreement to the electorate for approval be referendum on November b, 2001. We agree that we will abide by the results of the public referendum. If, however, the City does not allow the decision by the voters pursuant to this settlement offer, please be advised that we will have no other alternative than to prosecute this case and pursue all legal and equitable remedies available to us. As always, thank you for your professionalism and prompt attention to this matt". STEM. BECTOR & DAMS UP • "EXHIBIT A" • SUMMARY OF ISSUES CONCERNING PROPOSED RACEWORKS AGREEMENT The City Commission seems determined to approve a street race in Miami. The Commission is to be commended for attempting to make the proposed Agreement better for the City and its citizens than the Agreement originally submitted. Despite the Commissioners' comments and instructions on the public record, the Agreement remains unbalanced and one-sided in favor of the race promoter. The points listed below should be addressed in order for the Agreement to be consistent with the Commissioners' stated intent, and to remove the undue financial risks to the City that remain. Members of the City Commission have voiced that the proposed event should impose no cost on the City. However, the written Proposed Agreement does not reflect this. In its present form, the Agreement imposes these costs and potential costs upon the City: Section 33 obligates the City to find and provide City property to a private entity for commercial purposes. Undercurrent Florida law, this would subject the property to ad valorem taxes. The present wording of the Agreement (Section 33) precludes the City from passing the ad valorem taxes on to Raceworks, thus the City would have to pay an undetermined amount of annual ad valorem taxes. Section 17 obligates the City to provide Raceworks with free storage of Raceworks equipment. This would tie up approximately six (6) acres of City property for 25 years, imposing a substantial opportunity cost upon the City. Even at the very low estimate of a $50,000 present annual value (per the Agreement), this is a forfeiture by the City in excess of $1,250,000 over the 25 year term of the Agreement. Sections 13,14 and 15 allow Raceworks to put up an "instrument" to "secure" City's advances, subjecting City to the risk of converting the "instrument" into cash. To remove this risk, the option of the "instrument" should be eliminated, and Raceworks should simply be required to prepay the costs. If Raceworks is unable or unwilling to prepay, then City funds will be used, and City is at risk. If Raceworks does not possess the financial capacity or willingness to prepay and to perform without the advancement of City funds, City should be concerned about Raceworks' ability to perform, and should seek proposals for this 25 year arrangement under an RFP process. Section 33 precludes City and Trust from imposing any additional charges to Raceworks for the full 25 yper 19rm of the Agreement, regardless of whether City or Trust incur additional costs and/or additional requirements from other Page 1 of 4 governmental agencies. This protects Raceworks, and exposes City and Trust to unlimited potential costs. Section 38 caps Raceworks' responsibility to provide insurance coverage at $25 million fQr the full 25 year term of the agreement. Should this become insufficient, City and/or Trust would have the responsibility and expense of providing the necessary additional insurance. The primary financial benefit created by this Agreement is the right to conduct a commercial activity on public property in the City of Miami for a period of 25 years. The City of Miami is the principal creator of this benefit, as the City (along with the Bayfront Trust) creates this right by granting it. Despite being the principal creators of the major financial benefit of this Agreement, the City and the Trust will IN share in the financial gain created by this benefit. Section 47 allows transfer (sale) of these rights by Raceworks with no comer Rensation to City or Trust. City and/or Trust should share in at least 50% of this financial benefit. Foregoing tI i§ benefit could cause a greater financial forfeiturp by City and/or Trust than any other rovision of this Agreement. City and Trust are each exposed to unnecessary financial forfeiture by the "Ticket" fees described in Sections 4 & 5. These should be "Admissions" fees rather than "Ticket" fees and should be charged for each admission. The $1.00 charge should apply to all persons receiving credentials and passes of any nature, not just to "tickets". Furthermore, if Raceworks sells multiple -day tickets (i.e. a Thursday -Friday -Saturday ticket), then there are three days of admissions, while CW and Trust would each be entitled to only one fee, rather than the three fees to which they should be entitled. An audit by an independent CPA firm should be required. City and 'rrust are exposed to unnecessary and unlimited financial risk by Raceworks' non -disclosure of Raceworks' principals orfinancial capacity. Atthis point, City does not know with whom City is entering this Agreement, and does not know of the financial capability of such party(s). City should require the following schedules as exhibits to the Agreement: EXHIBIT A: A listing of all officers and directors of Raceworks, as well as all persons or entities owning an interest of 5% or greater in Raceworks. Without this, City and Trust do not know with whom they are dealing, nor would City and Trust know if Raceworks has been sold or transferred. Updated schedules should be submitted at least annually, and at any time a material (5% or more) change in ownership occurs. EXHIBIT B: An audited financial statement (to include itemizations of all Assets. Liabilities, and Net Worth; as well as a Statement of Operations) certified by an Independent Certified Public Accountant, Updated audited statements should be provided annually. This EXHIBIT B should be available for review and analysis Page 2 of 4 GOW4. 0 • prior to the City entering into this Agreement, rather than "sixty days prior to the use period". The importance of this prior review is found in the following areas of this Agreement, which call into question Raceworks' financial capacity to perform: Sections 13, 14, and 15 allow Raceworks to put up an "instrument" to secure City's advances, placing City at risk. Raceworks should be sufficiently capitalized to prepay costs, requiring no advances of City funds. Sections 4 and 5 allow Raceworks to pay City's and Trust's Use Fees 30 days after each Race Event. Raceworks should be sufficiently capitalized to pay these Use Fees RLor to each Race Event. Sections 4 and 5 allow Raceworks to pay the "Ticket" Fees to City and Trust 60 ddays after each Race Event. Raceworks can hold City's and Trust's fees for 60 days - a 60 day interest-free loan from City and Trust to Raceworks. Raceworks should pay these fees to City and Trust not later than 2 weeks following each Race Event. Without the above ownership and financial disclosures, City is unable to determine the ability of Raceworks to perform, and thus City assumes the risk of incurring potentially substantial costs. In Section 18, City agrees to "waive the fees for any licenses, authorizations, and permits that Raceworks is required to obtain from the City". Should the City forfeit this income? To document the intent that the City should not incur costs nor be required to put up funds, the "WHEREAS" section of the Agreement should contain wording to this effect: "WHEREAS, Raceworks represents and warrants to City and Trust that Raceworks has the expertise and financial capacity to perform Raceworks' responsibilities under this Agreement without reliance on City or Trust for any financial assistance whatsoever, and Raceworks will seek no financial assistance from City orTrust in any form, including any advances of funds of any nature -----." In the "WHEREAS" section (page 2), the Agreement speaks to Raceworks' commitment for a "long term sanction agreement with the American LeMans Series to stage a Race Event annually in downtown Miami and in Bayfront Park ....... This sanction granted from American LeMans Series to Raceworks should be obtained and attached to this Agreement as EXHIBIT C. The term of this Agreement between City, Trust, and Raceworks should not run beyond the term of Raceworks' sanction agreement with American LeMans. Page 3 of 4 r LJ • Sections 12 thru 15 speak to "initial" and "subsequent" improvements and modifications to the Roos Course. These sections appear tantamount to pre -approval of changes in the course layout, thus subjecting the City's entire area to possible inclusion In the Roos Course (due to relocations) for a period of 25 years. Finally, throughout the Agreement, City and Trust agree that their approval of numerous items for the benefit of Raceworks "will not be unreasonably withheld" for a period of 25 years. The City and Trust should have absolute discretion on decisions regarding their assets. Attached is an excerpt from the City of Denver's street race agreement with promoter DGP. Please note the underlined portion of paragraph 18, which speaks to the City of Denver's "absolute discretion". The citizens and taxpayers of the City of Miami deserve to be equally protected. HtIG-06-200: 16 19 P W-,02 'PECKVIC-1 �nyeer ?jfac 11M1LWeA1)r" C'. Any eiecucc on the part of City to tesmi:.ace this Agreement must be in writing, property executed by City acrd served upon. DGP. No M—mination of this Agreement on account of defaWt by DGP sha;1 be or become effective by operation of low or otherwise, unless and until City shall have given such notice to DOP. d. At no time shall the City be deemed to be in breach or default under this Agreement for the material breach or default in the performance or fulfill. -neo: of any material term, covenant or condition herein, urnies, and until DO? s .all have giver: to City notice in writing, specifyiag such default and City shall have failed to cure the default so specs cd wieiia thirty (30) days following said written notice (or, if City is diligeotly pursuing a cure, sucb greater time as is allowed by DOP in is sole discretion). C. Notwithstanding any otlier termination provisions herein, City may, in its soie discretion, rerrinate this Agreement on or before October 1, 2001 in the event DOP and City have not agreed upon the Event Weekend for 2002 and 2003 pursuant to Articles 13 and 6(c) and on or before Novetaber 1, 2001 ki the eveat,AGP has failed to satisfy any of the other requirements of Article 6 or if any othet scheduling issues related to Sanctioning Body have not been resolved by -that date. f The exclusive rights to occupy Ciry Streets granted to DOP under Article a of this Agreement are ccterminoLs with this Agreement and will not be revoked unless in accordance with this Article. 17. Wn_gn Rights and Remedies No' 'J iv . In no event shall any performance by either party hereunder ccratitute or be construed to be a waiver by such party of any breach of term, covenant, or condition or arty default which pray then exist on the pail of the other party, and the rendering of such performance when any such breach or default shall exist shall not impair or prejudice any right or remsdy Available to the not -breaching pa.-ty with respec: to seen breach or default; and ao assent, expressed or implied, to tr.-:y breach of any one or more terms, =versants, or conditions of tate Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of nay stacceeding U: other breach. 18. Assi DPW &qd auucgontraeti . The City is not obligated or liable under this Agreement tc any pary other that: LOP. DOP under3=ds and agrees that it sWl not sasign Cr subcontract with respect to any of iN materia: rghu, benefits, obiigatiens or duties as owner, organizer and promotes of the Denver C?rand Prix under this Agreement except upon prior written consent acrd approval of the City, which consent or rapprove. mp be withheld in the absolute discretion or the City; and in the event any such assigtrmer.! or si.,bcontriving . occur, sic actton shall not be construed to creat: any contractual relationship between City and such assigns or subcontractor. and DO? shall remain fully responsible to City according to tate terns of this Agreement. This Agreement and lane Parties anticipate that DOP may perform certain of its obligations hereunder, such as Concessions and the desipr. and eons=cdon of Permanent Improvements, through a duly licensed subcontractor(s) 19. Termingtion Pv DOP. Notwithstending any other termination provision herein, DO? may, in its sole diSCTV60n, terminate this Ag-eement ir: the event its agreement wi h A.sce:,t TOTAL. P.02 IZIZIu..IC - • • Proposed agreement with Raceworks, L.LC.: City agrees to provide the following: Approximately $850k in street improvements to accommodate the race event with a cap of $950k. Approximately $320k inkind services, which include Fire. Police, and Solid Waste. Storage facility for the racetrack equipment and barricades (approximate value of $100k per year) 30 -day revocable license. Maintenance of racecourse not to exceed 1% of the City's gross proceed payment. Maximum of 2 race events per year. 15 -year term of license plus 10 -year option at Licensee's option. - No racing event to occur 45 day prior and after the race event. Raceworks, LLC will pay City Income: - I% of gross revenue for year l and -2 - 2% of gross revenue for year 3 and 4 - 3% of gross revenue for year 5 thru term If Raceworks. LLC is sold off then. City will receive: If sold within 1" year - 20% of proceeds If sold within year 2 to year 3 - 15% of proceeds If sold within year 3 to year 4 - 10% of proceeds If sold anytime thereafter - 5% of proceeds If Raceworks, LIX relocates the race, the City will receive: Full payment of all inkind services, storage, etc associated with the race since inception plus an annual interest rate of 7.5% per annutn for the full value of the city's expenditures. The name of "Miami" or any other reference to the City shall not be used by Raceworks, LLC. Bayfront Trust will receive: $50k in rent for the use per event plus an annual adjustment tied to the CPI and capped at 4%. - A $1.00 ticket surcharge. No other fees have been discussed. Trust has approved the following date for the race: April 5.6.7 of 2002 8t JJ'n tsccl tntn it,c: record In Item 01- 658 O'l • 4) City of Phoenix OFFICE OF THE MAYOR MAYOR SIUP RimszA MORIA TIVL N. C W s OF s/Ai/ July 5, 2001 Mr. Robin Graig General Manager Phoenix International Raceway 455 N. Third Street, Suite 0340 Phoenix, AZ 85004-3940 Dear Mr. Braig 0 VWW*1 a she Coo It"low whh alts On behalf of the City of Phoenix I would like to commend phoenix International Raceway and NASCAR for the Street Fair held in conjunction with this annual NASCAR Race held at PIR. This cvcnt has been a wonderful boost to the City of Phoenix. The event that is held In the downtown area has helped to emphasize our City and the many amenities that are available to the residents and the visitors to this area. You event not only enhanced the visibility of NASCAR but also the State of Arizona. The many business owners in the area also benefited greatly with the number of people who attended this event. Our police department was very pleased with the wonderful Family Atmosphere that was created and the events that were held for the youth of our community. Again, thanks for the participation of Phoenix International Raceway in bringing this wonderful event to Phoenix. Si cerely. kip Rimsza Mayor Submitted Intn the (�u' �'r• Tecnrd in Ctr.aiCrii:)I� o z 771..0 ..-;°./ VVafier t 200 WW WANNAMON STACef, 11+F4 FLOW, PAOIN-x. ARKosm RICO)•161 t PhONI (603) 767.7111 FAX 4&N) AQ%-fiSA.l Recycl-td 049111 01— 658 IIHi1i1i1[�c 0 01 City of Phoenix July S. 2001 Robin Sraig Phoenix International Raceway 455 N. 3`' street Phoenix, AZ 85004 ' Dear Robin, Over the course of the last two years, the Special Event Permit Office of the City ' of Phoenix's Parks, Recreation and Library Department has had the opportunity to work with your staff to coordinate two annual downtown festivals - the Circle K Pit Stop and the Pennzoil Speedfest Drivers' Party. The events have all been ' quite successful and wail received by the public, with attendance increasing steadily for each event. ' As you know, the City of phoenix enjoys providing special event opportunities for its citizens and welcomes outside produced events into the downtown area. In order to manage this process, a Speclal Event Permit Process was developed ' which outlines the requirements for the event producers and assists them in coordinating City services for the events. In regard to each of your events, your organization has been very responsive both in providing the required informatio , (insurance, street closures: business and residential notification, etc) and following the guidelines specified in your letter of agreement. In situations where corrections needed to be made, your staff was able to follow through quickly and make the corrections in a timely manner. This allowed for a safe and enjoyable event experience for all participants. Your staff also worked well with the City of Phoenix staff members from various departments, the Downtown Phoenix Partnership and the staff of the Arizona Center in coordinating the event. Wa hope that you will continue the production of special events in downtown Phoenix. Sincerely, -r} Submitted Into the Pub" AVU,Cnwa re Mee► ! Y P lel Event Liaise item---�---"W Kerte Foemerl P S. Recreation and Library Department GAY Cie* entral District 01- 658 Norton Nous±, 2100 Noih ;SV' arenas Phi .v 44-- Qt;—', �....�..... IIIlliiliE ARIZONA CENTER Ll ' July 5, 2001 RE: Kick -Off To Pit Stop Weekend - Phoenix International Raceway Arizona Center, Phoenix, Arizona To Whom It May Concern: Arizona Center is a mixed-use, 8 -city block project located at the crossroads of downtown Phoenix's sports, arts and entertainment district. PIR and their sponsors have produced the "Kick -Off To Pit Stop Weekend" for the last two (2) years. This party encompassed the entire project area, along with downtown city street closures to host family-oriented entertainment. Entertainment included drivers, national acts, and a multitude of food and beverage vendors. ' Between the first and second year, the event has doubled; bringing in this past year approximately 20,000 attendees. We are anticipating another increase with their event this coming fall. ' During this event, many of our dry retail stores experience their busiest day of the year. This, by far, is the biggest event that the Arizona Center hosts each year. ' PIR and their sponsors have been professional, and excellent to work with over the past two years. The planning and execution of the event was literally problem free. ' Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of further assistance. I may be reached at 6021271-4000 Ext. 7040. ' Si erely, ' le F. steloot y Operations Manager SubnNttod Into tha public record In connocHon with Item Q-4 On 2aaJQL_� Wafter Foeman City Clerk ROUSE -ARIZONA (:ENTER, INk'lu )USL-OFFICE MANAG0.1147, INC ' SUITP 550 400 CAST VAN DUREN PHOU.NM ARIZONA 85004-2240 602-7.71-40(N) FAX 60? -271-4417 An at(diato nl l he Itousc C�nnikuty ©! ,� L+ 1 V ilii�lA.s ' If UYLER COUNTY LEGISLATVE Thomas M. Gifford 105 Ninth Street Knit 6 Chairman Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Phone: (607) 535-8100 Fax: (607) 935-8109 E -Mail us at scheod)onlinrimaile.com ' Gail M. Hughey, CicrklCounty Auditor Stacy B. Hosted, Deputy Clerk Robin D. Thoman, Personal Secretary "An Equal Uppu►tunit}, - AfJlratutive Action Employer" Grand Prix Committee Watkins Glen Promotions 2 N. Franklin Street Watkins (.filen, NY 14891 RF: Grand Prix Festival Dear Committee Members: July 5, 2001 DISTRICT 1 Ruth S Young Sharon S. Dingell DIS'LHICT II Patricia L. Hastings Thomas M. Gilford Jerold D. Marvel Oti"1' ICT III Doris L. Karius Delmar F. Bleiler, Jr. Glenn R. Larsson I am taking this opportunity to recognize and thank you for your dedication in making the Grand Prix Festival such a success each year. The continued interest and growth of the festival has made it a premier event, to the extent that the festival is eagerly unticipated by auto race fans throughout the entire region. In addition, the event draws a significant number of visitors and participants from all over the world. The Grand Prix restival has a significant economic impact on our local business community. This special day, set aside in September each year, to honor our auto rucin6 past is indeed a worthy endeavor. I wish you continued success with this wonderful, historic event. Sincerely, Thomas M. Gifford, Chairman Schuyler County legislature SubmlMd Into mo public � ��an 24U*L o_kh WWWr Foeman CITY Clok ©1.- 658 IJuiy s, 2001 ' To whom it may concern: ' The City of Corning takes great pride in showcasing Historic Market Street by sobeduling events Wroughout the summer and fall seasons. A premier evert that armacts 40,0{X! plus peoplr to our City is NASCAA Fever Night. We have enjoyed this event for tnsny years and lumk firward to the influx of racing fans as they frequent our unique retail shops and max out our hotel~ and motels. The opportunity to meet and greet sorue of the wot Ids greatest NASCAR Drivers and the exciting festive atmocpbere on Historic Marker Street brings people to our City ' $om both large and small communities. 'I'ke event also brings our City more; closely connected to Watkins GIen International !facing Facility that has, with its rebirth, schutdatcd the regional economy and has positively irripactod retail and totirist activitica in the City of Corning aad throughout the Cuuthern Tier. ' 1 strongly support our event annually aid our City Council eudorscs the Raco Fever Night each year. 1 wicourage cunununNes tno take advantage o('panmeiiag Ma nearby ' NASCAR events, as it is a Ibn fillet night, and it adds an exciting flair to the community. A1wi U. Lew'ie Sr. Mayor $Ub"' ted into the r6000 In meta public th on°otl°Z L: Wdbr t=oeman ' City Clerk ©1- 658 I � `%SY ORel% ' CITY OF CORNING Nasser Cw)o Centex PAU oont(nry. New York 14850 At M' D. l [Sfi' MAYOR CITY MALL f)RFICE OF THE MAYOR ieleahnne: (807) 962.8120 Facutmffe: (607) 968.0678 ' e•mwl: slate Iewr,�Nlmetro.exrm IJuiy s, 2001 ' To whom it may concern: ' The City of Corning takes great pride in showcasing Historic Market Street by sobeduling events Wroughout the summer and fall seasons. A premier evert that armacts 40,0{X! plus peoplr to our City is NASCAA Fever Night. We have enjoyed this event for tnsny years and lumk firward to the influx of racing fans as they frequent our unique retail shops and max out our hotel~ and motels. The opportunity to meet and greet sorue of the wot Ids greatest NASCAR Drivers and the exciting festive atmocpbere on Historic Marker Street brings people to our City ' $om both large and small communities. 'I'ke event also brings our City more; closely connected to Watkins GIen International !facing Facility that has, with its rebirth, schutdatcd the regional economy and has positively irripactod retail and totirist activitica in the City of Corning aad throughout the Cuuthern Tier. ' 1 strongly support our event annually aid our City Council eudorscs the Raco Fever Night each year. 1 wicourage cunununNes tno take advantage o('panmeiiag Ma nearby ' NASCAR events, as it is a Ibn fillet night, and it adds an exciting flair to the community. A1wi U. Lew'ie Sr. Mayor $Ub"' ted into the r6000 In meta public th on°otl°Z L: Wdbr t=oeman ' City Clerk ©1- 658 M = = = M = = M = = A = = M = = i OB.i- E--- C T1 VE • Provide the City of Miami with a motorsports event that directly supports the existing $60.0 Million Homestead -Miami Speedway. Provide local, national, and international promotion/ exposure for "the" destination City of Miami. Include area citizens and businesses in a family entertainment event as part of one of the area's major sports activities — "THE GRAND PRIX OF MIAMI" Add value for visiting race fans to visit Downtown Miami • 0 � 2 UP 00 • 0 47 - recdir.o--... - - - - item /,A '7-10:-.0 i. Vva!ze. AN ALTERNATIVE PROPOSAL c;h, ^ • FOR MIAMI'S BAYFRONT PARD RACE EVENT NOTHING DRA WS A CROWD LIKE RACE CAR DRIVERS ph S 0 M M M M M M M i M M M M i M M � � � � FEEL THE RACING EXPERIENCE • Drive the race simulators • Be a part of the pit stops • feel the action of racing 4 CO Cro �a � o o nCD E 0 M M M M i M M ! M M= S M= M SHOWCASE THE BEAUTIFUL BAYFRONT PARK 4,19 OU recwd to connutMIR 111P vi alw Foam3 o csz City Cfet'k • Festive atmosphere • Outdoor fun by the Bay -Racing Style Support local merchants • Solid economic impact to Downtown Miami 0 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! LIVE�NATINAL MUSICA CTS • Wholesome entertainment for local � families and visiting race fans G .. vomer r=oemin city C6 -d( M M M M M M= w M M M M M ! M M M 4 Gr !a EF CD p-0 CIO ` fJJ Cr Z n THE KID'S ZONE interactive racing themed games Rock climbing Appealing to all ages ! .1 S P Z. E !1 w -A Y_ E = m m m m m ® = = = = s = = = m = = = STREET FESTIVALS SUPPORTING RACE EVENTS ARE SUCCES SFULH! STARTING TRACK YEAR LOCATION ATTENDANCE Watkins Glen 1984 Corning, NY 209000 Int'I Phoenix Int'I 1999 Phoenix, AZ 259000 Raceway Charlotte ; 1980 Charlotte, NC 375,000 Motorspeedway J 0 Q. 3 0 T MIAMI 1 00 • • m m ! m ! m i m==== m= m== m FOOD & BEVERAGE SALES • Merchandise sales • Sponsorship sales • Profits to cover the cost of the event • Af I m �r r� rr �r �r r it rr �■�s r �r rr �■s rr �r �r �r �r �r ET" 0 0 E 10 x 0 0