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(1)      Notes the support for the
North East of Scotland to host the World Rally Championships (WRC)
by regional partners and Tourism Levy development partners, and the
associated benefits. Appendix A;
(2)      Notes the competitive
bidding process and timeline partners are following to apply to
host this event in the North East of Scotland;
(3)      Agrees that Aberdeen City
Council will contribute to the costs outlined by Motorsport UK for
three Councils at £3M over three years, with the intention
that Aberdeen City’s share will be reimbursed by the Visitor
Levy;
(4)      Instructs the Chief
Officer – City Development & Regeneration to enter a
Memorandum of Understanding with Motorsport UK, Appendix B, which
will allow Motorsport UK to submit an application to host the World
Rally Championships in Aberdeen City Boundaries; and
(5)      Should the bid be
successful or otherwise, instruct Chief Officer – City
Development & Regeneration to provide an update on planning
proposals and council governance at the first meeting of the
Finance and Resources Committee following the outcome of that
bid.