DEPARTMENT: Convention & Sports Facilities
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Patricia Muzquiz Cantor
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Lease Agreement with San Antonio Sports
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a Lease Agreement between the City of San Antonio and San Antonio Sports for 6,650 square feet of office space at the Alamodome and twenty (20) parking spaces for a period of six (6) years commencing January 1, 2020, and expiring December 31, 2025, with one additional two-year renewal option. Revenues generated from this lease agreement will be deposited in the Community and Visitor Facilities Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
San Antonio Sports is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 with a mission to transform the community through the power of sport by creating sports opportunities for the community and youth through: 1) targeting sports as a growth industry by bringing sporting events with a positive economic impact to the city; 2) developing fitness programs for all ages, especially disadvantaged youth, and; 3) supporting the development of quality athletic facilities. San Antonio Sports is supported financially from event sponsors, individual and corporate donors, grants from corporations and private foundations. San Antonio Sports are in 290 local elementary schools with sports and fitness training programs with KIDS ROCK and GO! Kids Challenge, to promote children and their families to live active and healthy lives.
San Antonio Sports has assisted in attracting and hosting some of San Antonio's premier events, including NCAA Championships in 2018 and Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon, which have put San Antonio on the global stage and delivered more than $853M in local economic impact. In 2020, SA Sports will host its annual All-Star High School Football Game showcasing athletes committed to play for top universities. Upcoming premier events will be NCAA Division I Women's Basketball in 2021 and NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Final F...
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