TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Samuel Metott, Director, Parks and Recreation
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: March 11, 2025
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REQUESTING PERMISSION TO SUBMIT A BID FOR THE 2025 DAVIS CUP QUALIFYING TIE EVENT IN SEPTEMBER
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve request to submit a bid for the 2025 Davis Cup Qualifying Tie Event in September
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Background:
The Davis Cup, often called the "World Cup of Tennis" is an annual international tennis event in men's tennis, organized by the International Tennis Federation. It is the largest international team competition in sport and in 2024 had 157 nations participate. It is a prestigious event giving players the opportunity to represent their countries in a usually individual sport.
Parks and Recreation is requesting approval to submit a bid for the 2025 Davis Cup Qualifying Tie Event in September and provide in-kind services as the host site. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission (Sports Commission) will submit the bid through the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and address all requirements.
City Attorney Review:
N/A
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
There is no cost to submit the bid. If we are awarded, costs would be paid from the following two accounts.
001-75-780-575.49-65; Tennis Stadium; Other Current Charges
001-75-780-575.49-65; Chris Evert Classic
Timing of Request:
This is time sensitive to meet deadlines.