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Consider approving a limited event support agreement between the City of Lawton and Fort Sill Moral Welfare and Recreation(MWR) for support of the Warrior Run 2025.
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INITIATOR: Jason Poudrier, Arts and Humanities Administrator
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Jason Poudrier, Arts and Humanities Administrator
BACKGROUND: Fort Sill is hosting the first, full Marathon in Southwest, Oklahoma -The Warrior Run 2025. The run will take place entirely on Fort Sill. The run will also consist of additional runs to include a 1Mile, 5k, 10K Ruck, 13.1 Mile Run. As this is the first time the run is being held and the run has the potential to grow into a major tourist attraction and economic driver in Southwest, OK, there are multiple benefits for the City of Lawton using its existing resources to assist in marketing the event and providing limited event support during the day of the Warrior Run 2025 -March 22nd, 2025.
This event is being fully executed by Fort Sill, and our assistance will further enhance the event through providing greater support in marketing to citizens and providing world class customer service to our Lawton Fort Sill community.
EXHIBIT: Warrior Run 2025 Limited Support Agreement; Event Flier for Warrior Run 2025
KEY ISSUES: This is an opportunity to strengthen the community and mutual collaboration between the City of Lawton and Fort Sill.
FUNDING SOURCE: Department General Funds: salaries and wages and limited supply costs.
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Limited Event Support Agreement between the City of Lawton and Fort Sill Moral Welfare and Recreation(MWR) in support of the Warrior Run 2025.