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Resolution authorizing the execution of the 2016 OLYMPIC and PARALYMPIC GAMES GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT.
Staff Summary
· Chicago is a finalist to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympics Games.
· If selected Olympic venues will be located throughout the region.
· Lake County was selected to host the equestrian events at Temple Farms.
· In support of their bid, the Chicago 2016 Bid Committee is requesting we execute the attached Governmental Cooperation Agreement.
· A representative of the committee will be at committee to answer any questions.
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WHEREAS, for over a century, the Olympic Games have been the world’s greatest festival, a unique blending of sport, culture and education; and
WHEREAS, the Olympic Games celebrate a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of a good example, the respect for universal fundamental principles, all in the context of athletic competition held in a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play; and
WHEREAS, the spirit, principles and ideals underlying the Olympic Games are beneficial to the citizens of the City of Chicago (the “city”) and the Governmental Parties; and
WHEREAS, the privilege of hosting the Olympic Games would be a great honor for the City and the Governmental Parties and would serve as a catalyst for sport, cultural and educational development and opportunity for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, the City has been accepted by the International Olympic Committee as a Candidate City for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the “2016 Games”); and
WHEREAS, Chicago 2016 has been incorporated and appointed by the City to act as the organizing committee for the City’s bid to host the 2016 Games; and
WHEREAS, on or before February 12, 2009, the City and Chicago 2016 will submit a Candidature File and related materials to the IOC in response to the IOC Questionnaire; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2009, the IOC will select the Host City for the 2016 Games; and
WHEREAS, as part of t...
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