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[,� of California, finishing in Monterey at the Sea Otter Classic. Ultimately, the goal is to host a twenty -day race in California similar to the Tour de France. The race in Redwood City is proposed for April 9, 2003, and is more completely described in the attached "Operational Narrative ", which details the course description, operational needs and the requested public support. Basically, there would be two professional races, one for men and one for women. The races would start and finish Downtown, but also circle a nine -mile course in the Redwood City hills. Some streets in Downtown would be closed to non -race vehicular traffic for the day, including Broadway from Winslow to Middlefield, and Middlefield from Broadway to Jefferson. El Camino Real would be closed for a brief period as racers leave the Downtown and access the circuit route in the hills, and then re -enter the Downtown to cross the finish line. As described in the attachment, the race on the circular hill course would use "rolling enclosures" to protect the riders and race caravan. A rolling enclosure allows public traffic to proceed, during each lap of the race, once the race has passed. In addition to the race event itself, ancillary activities have been proposed to benefit the community. These activities include: a. a "Fantasy Camp" on the weekend priorfeaturing elite athletes providing instruction to local amateur and recreational cyclists; b. elementary school visits by elite athletes sharing proper, safe riding techniques, healthy lifestyle, and career opportunities; c. VIP and Entertainment functions at the Fox Theater for athletes, sponsors and community leaders. Alternatives Alternatives include not hosting the event; and, postponing the event to 2004. In terms of not hosting the event, this is not recommended. Discussions have been held with appropriate City staff, including the Traffic Engineer and key people from the Police Department and Fire Department, which indicate the support requested is feasible. Meetings with the chair persons of the homeowner associations, whose neighborhoods will be impacted, have been scheduled for January 8"'. The Downtown Business Group will be briefed on the proposed event at its general meeting on January 7 The input received from both meetings will be shared with the Council verbally on the 16"'. A meeting with the appropriate San Mateo County personnel is also being scheduled as a portion of the race will be in the unincorporated, county areas (See Maps attached). Staff feels the event is feasible this year provided that Redevelopment funding for the in -kind support services is approved. While the event could be postponed, if the promoter knows by February 1 at that the City will support the event, he feels it is feasible to produce the event this year. Staff concurs. Fiscal Impact It is estimated that the public support and in -kind services for the event can be funded for an amount not -to- exceed $25,000. $20,000 of that amount is the estimated cost of the public safety personnel required for the rolling enclosure portion of the race. Redevelopment funds are available and a budget amendment is recommended to appropriate the monies from the Redevelopment fund balance to provide for the r public sucoort.