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Meeting Date:	08/26/2019
Drug Awareness Concert
Submitted for:	Jorge L. Trevino	Submitted By:	Jorge L. Trevino
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to enter into a license agreement with SMG, a Pennsylvania general partnership, (managing agent for the City of Laredo for the "Sames Auto Arena" located at 6700 Arena Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78041). The facility will be used for a Drug Awareness Concert on October 17, 2019 for a total cost of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Nine Dollars ($12,309.00) the City of Laredo will contribute Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500.00) and the Webb County Sheriff will pay Six Thousand Eight Hundred Nine Dollars ($6,809.00); and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This is paid through forfeiture funds; thus, there is no impact to the general fund. [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 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 13, 2018 last year’s contract was approved for the 2018 Drug Awareness Concert.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	NA
Funding Source:	NA
Balance:	NA
Financial Impact:
NA

Attachments
Drug Awareness Cost Sheet
Agreement