SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of Laredo, Texas, authorizing a fee waiver for the Pit Kings event to be held at the Uni-Trade Stadium on November 14-15, 2025, and providing a fee waiver in an amount up to $8,000.00 through Community Support and Sponsorship Funds from participating Council Districts approved through motion at the October 6, 2025, Council Meeting, subject to the availability and allocation of funds by participating districts, and authorizing the City Manager to identify other appropriate funding sources, if required and subject to Council approval.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Goal 9.1: Increase capacity for investment and opportunity for job growth; Policy 9.4.15: Work to expand existing festivals and sporting events
Summary of alignment: The proposed resolution to waive fees for the Pit Kings event aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The action directly supports policies that call for fee waivers and incentives to grow cultural and entertainment activities, and encourages the expansion of festivals and sporting events as economic and community drivers. By hosting the event at a City facility, the City is advancing plan goals to strengthen economic development, cultural identity, civic pride, and sense of place while fostering community engagement and tourism.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
This Resolution is aligned with cities policies related to fee waivers that was
BACKGROUND
Pitt Kings has requested the city to help with costs associated to their competition and cover fees from Legends Global/ASM Global
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommendation is to review the requests and confirm participation of waiver from Council Districts.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY2-26
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Community Support and Sponsorship Funds
Account #: Multiple, dependent on approval
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: n/a
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This will be covered by funds from each District that participates in the waiver.