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Meeting Date:	08/13/2018
Drug Awareness Concert License Agreement-Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Erika Hernandez	Submitted By:	Erika Hernandez
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the civil legal division to negotiate and enter into a license agreement between Webb County Sheriff's Office and SMG, a Pennsylvania general partnership, that is the managing agent for the City of Laredo for the facility known as "Sames Auto Arena" located at 6700 Arena Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78041. The facility will be used for the sole purpose of a Drug Awareness Concert on October 17, 2018 for a total cost of $12,308.50 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This is paid through forfeiture funds; and, thus, there is no impact to the general fund. [Requested by Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar; Account # 2151-3010-001-455501 (Drug Free Campaign) and 2151-3010-001-457006 (Law Enforcement Other)]

Issue: Owner (City of Laredo) and managing company "SMG" require a Use License Agreement to be formalized for use of facility.

Solution: Review, negotiate and approve a Licensing agreement for Drug Free Event Concert.

Result: Compliance with City of Laredo and managing company agreement requirements for use of facility (Laredo Energy Arena) while providing a public service to the community in the form of a drug awareness concert.

Background:

For several years, the Honorable Sheriff Martin Cuellar hosts the annual Drug Free Concert at the formally known Laredo Energy Arena, now the Sames Auto Arena. The Drug Awareness program draws the local youth in the form of a healthy demonstration of entertainment that promotes anti-drug behavior and awareness.

Previous Court Action:

On August 22, 2016, the contract was approved for the 2016 Drug Awareness Concert.
On October 25, 2017 last year’s contract was approved for the 2017 Drug Awareness Concert.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	See Financial Impact
Funding Source:	See Financial Impact
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
Budget Account Number: 2151-3010-001-455501 (Drug Free Campaign and 2151-3010-001-457006 (Law Enforcement other) Funding Source: State Forfeiture Balance: $10, 000.00 and 8,700.00