Minutes 05-04-2021 Virtual Business Meeting

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17 Hill Carrow gave a brief description of the World University Games. He said the bid committee is working to bring the games to the area in 2027. He said he is presenting to local organizations because the Triangle has been designated the United States' "candidate city" in the competition to be awarded the 2027 World University Games. Commissioner Fowler rejoined the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Hill Carrow said the formal process for awarding the games begins in September, and all are working to put together the information and resources needed for the proposal. He said the award process will take a year. He said the awarding committee is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the main competition is coming from South Korea. He said there are many steps in the process. Hill Carrow said both Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski coached in the World University Games, and Hubert Davis also played. He said more athletes and coaches from UNC-Chapel Hill have participated in the World University Games than any other university in the state. Hill Carrow said this event celebrates college and university sports, but also includes an educational component. He said it will have a huge economic impact of-$150 million. He said facilities at UNC would house delegations of athletes, coaches, and staff. He said this is the second largest Olympic sports event in the world, and is the largest event for student athletes. Hill Carrow said the region has experience in hosting these types of events. He said the US Olympic Festival was successfully hosted in 1987, and the Special Olympics were successfully hosted in 1999. He said there has been a lot of growth since 1999, and he has full confidence in region's ability to host. Hill Carrow said there are two games held every other year in the odd years, and the winter games will be held in December in Lausanne, Switzerland. He said this is a long- standing event, with a 60-year history. Hill Carrow said at the time of the event, support services like EMS and the Sheriff's department would be needed. He said the area already has everything in place like dormitories, sports facilities, etc. He said it takes 60 venues to handle everything. Hill Carrow said VIPs and Olympic athletes will attend, and the Chancellor of UNC is involved and supportive. He said the goal is to have an event that is bigger than all of us, and everyone is working towards a common cause. He said Duke and Durham Technical Community College are also involved, and cultural activities will be held at the community college. Chair Price said it is exciting bringing so many partners together. She said it will have a significant impact on everyone's lives if it is awarded. Commissioner Fowler said she would be happy to help present the proposal in Lausanne, Switzerland. Hill Carrow said they do plan to take a delegation to Switzerland in December to speak with officials there. He said he is very familiar with the event, but it will be helpful for others to see it in action. He said there is a modest fundraising effort already underway, and there are several corporate sponsors involved. g. Presentation of Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Operating Budget The Board received a presentation on the County Manager's Recommended FY 2021- 22 Annual Operating Budget.