DEPARTMENT: Convention Sports Facilities
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael J. Sawaya
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Army vs Notre Dame Football Game Alamodome Improvements
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following Ordinances related to the FY 2016 - FY 2021 Convention & Sports Facilities (CSF) Capital Budget for projects related to the Army vs Notre Dame Football Game (the Game) at the Alamodome:
A. An Ordinance amending the FY 2016 Convention & Sports Facilities Capital Budget to include a new project for Alamodome Improvements in preparation for the Army vs Notre Dame Football Game, and appropriating funds in the amount of $334,089.00 from the CSF State Reimbursement Fund.
B. An Ordinance approving the appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $385,000.00 from the CSF State Reimbursement Fund for expenses related to the installation of fiber cabling at the Alamodome.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Events Trust Fund legislation (Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes 5190.14) provides municipalities and counties the opportunity to obtain reimbursement for eligible expenses related to hosting and attracting high-visibility, high-tax impact events to the state of Texas that could otherwise take place outside of the state. The Shamrock Series Army vs Notre Dame Football Game will be held at the Alamodome November 12, 2016. This event has been approved by the Governor's Office as eligible under the State's Event Trust Fund program for reimbursement of qualified expenses which must be completed prior to the game. The Office of the Governor approved a total contribution to the Events Trust Fund for this event in the amount totaling $834,144.00, which includes the required local contribution share of $115,055.00.
Item A: Notre Dame Alamodome Improvements Project
Improvements to be submitted to the State for rei...
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