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Approve a resolution authorizing the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Major Events Reimbursement Program for the purpose of conducting economic studies, submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC events to be held at the Circuit of the Americas facility. Funding: The Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee is responsible for all funds required to be submitted to the State. No fiscal impact to the City.
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Lead Department
Economic Development.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
October 27, 2022 - Council approved Resolution No. 20221027-009 authorizing the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee (CELOC) to act as the endorsing municipality for application for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) events to be held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) facility in Austin from 2023 through 2025.
November 18, 2021 - Council approved Resolution No. 20211118-010 authorizing CELOC to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Major Events Reimbursement Program for the purpose of conducting economic studies, submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for NASCAR events to be held at the COTA facility.
February 4, 2021 - Council approved Resolution No. 20210204-007 authorizing CELOC to act on behalf of the City for the Texas Events Trust Fund for the purpose of conducting economic studies, submitting applications, and submitting any required funding to the Texas Office of the Governor for NASCAR events to be held at the COTA facility.
For More Information:
Anthony Segura Interim Director, Economic Development Department, 512-974-3131; Julian F. Perez, Contract Management Specialist, 512-974-7788.
Additional Backup Information:
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