REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 8, 2019
FROM
BEAHTA R. DAVIS, Director, Regional Parks Department
SUBJECT
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Revenue Interim Use Permit with Run for Your Life for the Run for Your Life 3.5 Mile Obstacle Race Event at Mojave Narrows Regional Park
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Interim Use Permit with Run for Your Life for the use of a portion of Mojave Narrows Regional Park for ten days, June 15, 2020 through June 19, 2020 and June 21, 2020 through June 24, 2020 and a full park closure on Saturday, June 20, 2020 to hold the Run For Your Life 3.5 mile obstacle race event, for total revenue in the amount of $17,166.
(Presenter: Beahta R. Davis, Director, 387-2340)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this Revenue Interim Use Permit (Permit) does not require the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Under this Permit, Run for Your Life (Permittee) will pay the Regional Parks Department (Department) $17,166 in use fees for the use of Mojave Narrows Regional Park (Park) as detailed in the below table:
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Description of Fees |
Amount |
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Contract Preparation Fee |
$200 |
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Full Park Closure June 21, 2020 |
$10,000 |
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Use of the Race Track for nine days |
$2,250 |
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Use of one acre of open space for nine days |
$4,500 |
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Staffing charges |
$216 |
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Total |
$17,166 |
Permittee also agrees to pay $50 per food vendor and $25 per non-food vendor. All fees charged to the Permittee are consistent with the 2019-20 Board approved fee schedule. Permittee will also submit a $10,000 deposit to be used to pay for any damages incurred due to the Permittee’s use the Park during the event. Permittee will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses and applicable approval s as well as securing the required insurance for this event. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department’s 2019-20 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department operates and maintains nine regional parks including Mojave Narrows Regional Park, located in Victorville, California, and provides for the rental of park property through Board approved fees. The recommended Permit between the Department and Permittee allows for the use of the Park wherein the Department will receive a total of $17,166. Run for Your Life is a 3.5 mile obstacle race promoting health and fitness. Participants and their spectators will enjoy food and merchandise vendors, a live DJ and opportunities for information on health and fitness related topics. 10,000 attendees are anticipated for this event.
This recommended Permit aligns with the County and Chief Executive Officer Goal and Objective to Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner by allowing the Department to leverage its amenities and land to raise revenue to support park maintenance and development.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Dawn Martin, Deputy County Counsel, 387-4322) on September 10, 2019; Finance (Elias Duenas, Administrative Analyst, 387-4052) on September 19, 2019; County Finance and Administration (Robert Saldana, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on September 23, 2019.