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a. Find that a one-time event to hold the Monterey Spartan Super/Sprint Race event at the Toro County Park is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15304 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines;
b. Approve a one-time Concession Agreement for Special Events between Spartan Race, Inc., and the County of Monterey to hold the Monterey Spartan Super/Sprint Race event at the Toro County Park on June 3rd, 2017; and
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer or the RMA Director to sign the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Find that a one-time event to hold the Monterey Spartan Super/Sprint Race event at the Toro County Park is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15304 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines;
b. Approve a one-time Concession Agreement for Special Events between Spartan Race, Inc., and the County of Monterey to hold the Monterey Spartan Super/Sprint Race event at the Toro County Park on June 3rd, 2017; and
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer or the RMA Director to sign the agreement.
SUMMARY:
The Spartan Race, Inc., has submitted a Special Use Event Application and is requesting a Concession Agreement for Special Events to hold the Monterey Spartan Super/Sprint Race event at Toro County Park on June 3, 2017. This event and promoter were new to the County in 2013. They have held four successful events and wish to return to Toro Park in June 2017.
DISCUSSION:
Spartan Race is the world's leading obstacle race company and the first of its kind to feature timing and global rankings. With more than 200 events in 30+ countries planned for 2017, Spartan Race has more than 1 million global participants, and offers open heats for all fitness levels as well as competitive and elite heats. With over 5 million passionate social media followers, health and wellness products, as well as the popular NBC television series, Spartan Race has made obstacle racing one of the fastest growi...
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