VI. GOVERNMENT GUARANTEES Although the Game is played at the host Stadium, the vast number of in-bound guests, activities and required hotel facilities truly make Super Bowl an event of region-wide impact. As such, a number of government guarantees are required, to preserve a world-class event environment and to protect the rights of the National Football League. A. Clean Zones The Host Committee will be required to work with the applicable local or regional government, and with area airports, to establish "Clean Zones" within designated areas, including a minimum onemile radius surrounding the Stadium, and a 6-block radius around the NFL Headquarters Hotel and the location of the NFL Experience (if the latter is not already located within the Stadium Clean Zone). Clean Zones are an important tool in protecting the public health, safety and welfare during major public events. Clean Zones are most often established by the enactment of a temporary city ordinance that restricts certain activities within a Clean Zone and provides for the temporary suspension of new, and possibly existing, permits for certain activities. The duration of the ordinance is typically the week prior to the Super Bowl until the Monday or Tuesday following the game. Clean Zone ordinances may involve temporary prohibitions on certain activities or may put in place special permitting procedures. To the extent a Clean Zone ordinance involves a permitting process; the municipality should be permitted to consult with the NFL, as event operator, in connection with issuing permits. This will enable the NFL to help minimize any unnecessary or unintended affects that may arise from enforcement of the Clean Zone ordinance. Clean Zone ordinances generally should address: • • • • Temporary Structures and Inflatables - Restrictions on temporary structures, including, but not limited to, temporary retail locations. This should also include restrictions on installation or display of "inflatables". Temporary Signage and Building Wraps - Restrictions on temporary advertising signage (generally excluding signage advertising goods or services served on-site), banners, video screens, electronic message boards, projections on buildings, or building "wraps" (temporarily wrapping buildings in advertising banners or signage). Temporary Sales Permits - A suspension of the issuance of sales permits for consumable or non-consumable items. Enforcement - Local law enforcement should be expressly permitted to enforce the ordinance by removing prohibited signage and structures, in addition to any fines that may be imposed. B. Anti-Counterfeit Merchandise Enforcement The NFL requires that resolutions be obtained from local law enforcement expressing support for the NFL’s anti-counterfeit merchandise and anti-counterfeit ticket enforcement programs during Super Bowl. Local enforcement officers will be provided to the NFL for use on anti48 counterfeit enforcement teams during Super Bowl week, from at least the Tuesday prior to the Game to the Monday after the Game, at no cost to the NFL. C. Public Safety/Security 1. Event Safety Resolutions The NFL requires resolutions from agencies responsible for public safety confirming that there will be no charge for any public security/safety services provided in or outside the Stadium during event days as well as build out and tear down, at NFL Experience including build out and tear down, and with regard to all other facilities used for NFL Official Events as described in this Bid. 2. Fire and Medical Emergency Agencies The NFL requires that resolutions be obtained from fire and medical emergency agencies expressing support of the NFL in or outside the Stadium during event days as well as build out and tear down, at NFL Experience including build out and tear down, and with regard to all other facilities used for NFL Official Events Local and regional public safety, including but not limited to, fire EMS, hazmat response and life safety services will be provided to the NFL during Super Bowl week at no cost to the NFL. 3. Public Safety Costs The NFL requires that all necessary and recommended public safety and security deployments at the Stadium and sites/venues of NFL Official Events as described in this Bid will be provided at no cost to the NFL. This includes public safety deployments necessary for ingress and egress to the Stadium and NFL Official Event venues, including, but not limited to, the NFL Experience, Media Center, Media Day, Tailgate, etc. Any costs associated with these deployments will be the responsibility of the Host Committee, local government authorities or otherwise provided at no cost. In addition a list of services and functions that must be provided to the NFL at no cost (any cost associated with these services and functions shall be the responsibility of the Host Committee) can be found in the exhibits. 4. Medical / Emergency Preparedness After a Super Bowl has been awarded, the Host Community will submit an integrated unified multi-discipline emergency plan or concept of operations that includes all elements of planning, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery for Super Bowl Gameday and other major NFL events. The Host Community will be required to integrate the activities of law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS), fire-rescue, public health, emergency management organizations, and health care organizations from the locals, state and federal levels in this plan. The plan shall be in accordance with the guidelines in Appendix X. Any costs associated with the development and implementation of this plan, including the deployment of required services, will be at no cost to the NFL. The plan shall be submitted for review by the NFL by October 1. Public safety agencies shall complete daily unified Incident Action Plans as outlined by the National Incident management System (NIMS). 5. Security Contractor The NFL, at its sole discretion, must be permitted to contract with one or more security organizations of its choice, at the Stadium, NFL Headquarters hotel, team hotels, 49 family/spillover hotels, Media Center, NFL Experience, Tailgate, NFL House and any other Super Bowl-related areas or events as designated by the NFL. D. Airport Personnel Support The NFL requires resolutions evidencing the commitment of high level management at the Host Community-area airports to cooperate with those needing special services in connection with the Game, including, but not limited to arrival/departure of team charters, private planes, and special fan charters. E. Ticket Resale Laws The NFL requires disclosure of any current city and state ticket resale laws. F. Tax Exemptions The NFL requires that none of the National Football League, its Affiliates (as defined below), or any of the Member Clubs, be subject to any state, county, city or other local taxes, including income, gross receipt, franchise, payroll, sales, use, admission, or occupancy taxes as a result of holding the Game at the Stadium and in the Host Community and making preparatory advance site visits up to one year before the staging of the Game. The NFL shall also be entitled to file for refund with the applicable governmental taxing authority for any of the aforementioned taxes that it paid through invoicing from its vendors that were subject to the taxes (“pass-through taxes”). Tickets to the Game, NFL Experience, NFL House, NFL Honors, NFL On Location (including all travel, entertainment, hospitality and gift package components) and other NFL Official Events, as well as parking to such events, must be exempt from any state, county or local sales taxes, admissions or amusement taxes, or other tax obligations, and exempt from any facility surcharges, such as, but not limited to, replacement fees. In order to fully implement the above tax exemptions, the relevant governmental taxing authority must promulgate the necessary legislation, regulations or other formal written guidance at least two years before the staging of the Game. As previously noted in “Ticket Allocations,” if the relevant governmental taxing authority does not grant the above tax exemptions on tickets, the Host Committee will be obligated to reimburse the NFL for any such taxes or surcharges levied on tickets for the Super Bowl Game and all Super Bowl-related events. In addition, if the relevant governmental taxing authority does not grant the National Football League and its affiliates, or its Member Clubs, the other requested tax exemptions and/or refund opportunities as a result of holding the Game at the site (and preparatory visits), the Host Committee will be obligated to reimburse the NFL for any such taxes or surcharges levied. The National Football League and its Affiliates are defined as follows: • • National Football League – A not-for-profit trade association under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. National Football League Management Council – A not-for-profit trade association under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. 50 • • • • • • • • • • • • NFL Ventures, L.P.– A Delaware partnership taxable under Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code. NFL Ventures, Inc. – A Delaware corporation taxable under Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code. NFL Productions, LLC – A Delaware single-member limited liability company wholly owned by Ventures, L.P. NFL Enterprises, LLC – A Delaware single-member limited liability company wholly owned by Ventures, L.P. NFL Properties, LLC – A Delaware single-member limited liability company wholly owned by Ventures, L.P. NFL International LLC – A Delaware single-member limited liability company wholly owned by Ventures, L.P. NFL Productions, Inc. – A Delaware corporation taxable under Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code NFL Network Services, Inc. – A Delaware corporation taxable under Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code NFL Combine Properties, Inc. – A Delaware corporation taxable under Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code National Football League Foundation – A District of Columbia not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code 32 Equity, LLC – A Delaware partnership taxable under Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code 1332 Equity, LLC – A Delaware partnership taxable under Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code. G. Vehicle Licensing 1. DMV Contact The NFL requires that an authorized representative be designated as a contact for the Department of Motor Vehicles. 2. Licensing Fees The NFL requires a resolution waiving fees for special licensing for up to four hundred fifty (450) courtesy cars and shuttle buses. H. Transportation System Signage The NFL requires the city/state transit authority to grant the NFL the right of first refusal, to purchase all advertising signage at standard rate card, on the city/state transportation and mechanisms such as vehicles, buses, trolleys, light rail service, subways, monorails, and water taxis. The NFL must have the right to subcontract such space to its sponsors or other designees at no additional charge. I. Air Space The NFL requires that the airspace above and surrounding the Stadium be protected by restricting access to all aircrafts and other vessels, with the exception of the aircraft(s) used by military and public 51 safety. The Host Committee shall ensure that the proper protocol is followed to obtain a temporary flight restriction for the Super Bowl. J. Alcohol Ordinance Waiver The NFL requires assistance from the Host Committee in obtaining waivers or exemptions from any laws and/or ordinances that prohibit the serving of alcoholic beverages such that beverages may be served until at least 4:00 AM following the Game at the sites of the NFL and Teams post-game parties. K. Open Records/Public Information Laws The NFL requires the disclosure of all state and/or local Open Records/Public Information Acts laws which could apply to any agreements or documents entered into or supplied to the Bid and/or Host Committees. L. Winter Weather Any services and equipment necessitated by winter weather conditions will be provided at no cost to the NFL. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: • • • • • • • Snow and ice removal in and around the Stadium, including temporary support facilities and operational areas within the secured perimeter (as described in the Stadium section). Procurement of snow removal equipment, and staging of such equipment inside the secured perimeter. Clearing walkways and parking of snow and ice at all NFL facilities, including but not limited to the Stadium, NFL Headquarters Hotel, team hotels, team practice sites, media center, NFL Experience and other hotels and facilities as determined by the NFL. Clearing snow and ice at team practice facilities, including the playing surface. The NFL and Super Bowl shall receive priority over all other ice and snow removal projects, except those that directly threaten life or public safety. The NFL, in consultation with local officials, shall determine which key venues, routes, etc. should be considered priorities. Key NFL venues (including parking lots, sidewalks, routes to/from, etc.) include, but are not limited to, the Stadium, NFL Headquarters Hotel, team hotels, team practice sites, media center, NFL Experience and other hotels and facilities as determined by the NFL. Providing, at no cost to the NFL, a sufficient quantity of equipment, road salt, and other snow clearing and de-icing measures, as determined by the NFL. Any/all additional heating costs associated with the Stadium and key NFL facilities. If applicable, the Host Committee will be responsible for submitting a detailed winter weather plan to the NFL no later than 18 months prior to the date of the Game. All elements of the winter weather plan are subject to the approval of the NFL. An outline of this plan should be included as part of the bid submission 52 The Super Bowl Bid Committee agrees to all conditions as outlined in Section VI of the Super Bowl Bid Specifications. _____________YES ! NO (If “no”, please attach a detailed description of exceptions by section and subsection, i.e. I.A.2.) Signature: Original On File with the NFL Name: Andrew K. Kopplin VI. EXCEPTIONS TO GOVERNMENT GUARANTEES C.3- Per the Bid Response Document, the Host Committee shall contribute a total of $3,500,000 toward Super Bowl Staffing and Expenses, which represents $1,000,000 in excess of the NFL bid specification recommendation. All public safety personnel costs, including, but not limited to NOPD, NOFD, EMS, etc., are calculated in the $3.5 million total staffing contribution from the Host Committee. This includes all staffing at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome campus area, the Morial Convention Center, hotels, and any official Super Bowl event venue for the entire Super Bowl period. F- Upon being awarded Super Bowl LII, the NFL, Host Committee, and City of New Orleans shall work together to identify a mutually agreeable process for rebating, refunding, or prepaying the NFL for sales and occupancy taxes collected by the City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana. H- The advertising signage on all city streetcars, buses and bus shelters is controlled by Laurel Outdoor Advertising. It is understood that Laurel has long-term commitments on such advertising, but they have committed to the Host Committee to provide as much available inventory as possible to the NFL and/or their sponsors. This right of refusal should be exercised by no later than 90 days prior to the Super Bowl game. 53 VII. SUPER BOWL BOULVEVARD The Host Committee will offer area fans an interactive football themed event known as “Super Bowl Boulevard,” for multiple days prior to the game, designed as the central social and entertainment hub for fans in celebration of the Super Bowl. The Host Committee must recommend an appropriate site for “Super Bowl Boulevard”. Final selection of proposed locations is at the sole discretion of the NFL. The location of Super Bowl Boulevard will link multiple blocks, in a downtown or city center location, and Super Bowl venues, such as the NFL Experience, the Media Center, etc. By linking several key downtown streets and venues, the event will provide a unique and centralized experience for fans and guests. The location will accommodate entertainment stages, broadcast partner broadcast positions, sponsor activation, etc. The Super Bowl Bid Committee agrees to all conditions as outlined in Section VII of the Super Bowl Bid Specifications. ! YES _______________NO (If “no”, please attach a detailed description of exceptions by section and subsection, i.e. I.A.2.) Signature: Original On File with the NFL Name: John J. Cicero 54