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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve a fee waiver for the California Army National Guard, in an amount not to exceed $345, for use of Marine Stadium Park during the 224th Sustainment Brigade Best Warrior Competition on October 15, 2022. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The 224th Sustainment Brigade is a brigade of the California Army National Guard, which is headquartered in the armory located at 2200 Redondo Avenue in Long Beach. Since March 2020, the majority of 1,800 soldiers assigned to this brigade have been actively engaged in Long Beach and throughout Los Angeles County assisting in food banks, nursing facilities, COVID-19 testing and vaccination facilities, and other similar mission assignments.
This year, the Best Warrior Competition will be held on October 15, 2022, at Marine Stadium Park (Attachment). It is an annual competition that brings together competitors amongst the 1,800 soldiers to vie for the title of “Best Warrior.” The winner will compete at the State, regional and national levels. The competition is comprised of multiple events which test the soldiers’ military knowledge, army task proficiency, physical endurance, and character. The event will be open to the public and run from 9 am to 4 pm. The event’s benefits outweigh the minimal revenue loss resulting from the waived fee and is consistent with the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department’s partnering policy to support organizations that provide a service to the community and its residents.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Anita Lakhani on September 26, 2022 and by Budget Analysis Officer Greg Sorensen on September 21, 2022.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on October 11, 2022, to reserve Marine Stadium Park for the event.
FISCAL IMPACT
The value of the fee waiver will not exceed $345. Additional revenue specifically related to facility use for this event is not anticipated as part of the current budget. Therefore, the fiscal impact associated with the fee waiver is minimal. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
BRENT DENNIS
DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER