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SPEV 2025-0018 AM/EX Golf Tournament 2026 (12.30.2025)taQaNfra CALIFORNIA - December 30, 2025 CASE NUMBER Special Event Permit 2025-0018 ACTIVITY/EVENT The American Express Golf Tournament January 19 — January 25, 2026 La Quinta Country Club PGA West's Nicklaus Tournament Course Stadium Course at PGA West r.IIUJ■r.V.IIIkihr Tucker Mitchell Sportfive Golf LLC 7077 E Marilyn Road Suite 140 Scottsdale AZ, 85254 APPROVAL The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event Permit 2025-0018, pursuant to LQMC 9.100.130 (Special Events — Nonresidential), your permit is approved based on the following Findings: A. The event, as conditioned, will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community in the area of the proposed event. B. There is adequate area to conduct the event and to accommodate the anticipated attendance, as conditioned. C. Sufficient parking will be provided for the anticipated attendance. D. Food service operations, medical facilities, solid waste facilities, sewage disposal methods and potable water service have been provided. E. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the fire marshal. 7B495 Ule Tampico I to Quinta, faldomia 922531160.M.7000 I www.laquintaca.gov ta a iKra t %I 11 t tA\ A - F. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the sheriff. G. Public roadways providing access to the event are capable of accommodating the anticipated traffic volumes in a reasonable and safe manner with minimal disruption to local traffic circulation. The applicant -provided traffic control plan was approved by the City Traffic Engineer and will manage traffic and ensure safety throughout the event. This approval authorizes the applicant to conduct the event pursuant to compliance with all conditions of approval of this permit and does not constitute approval of the necessary building, fire and encroachment permits, or other permits as necessary. The applicant must obtain any permits, as required below, in order to physically set up the event. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Completion/confirmation prior to start of the event: 1. The applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("the City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this temporary use permit. The City of La Quinta shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or preceding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. The applicant shall obtain all other applicable permits, if required, from the appropriate agencies (i.e. Fire Department, Building Department, Police Department, Alcohol Beverage Control, etc.). This includes applicable permits and contracts secured from City of Indian Wells, City of Indio, Riverside County Sherriff's Department, County of Riverside, and California Highway Patrol. 3. The applicant shall provide notification of the event to Home Owners Associations within 500 feet of event site, including PGA West, La Quinta Country Club, Hideaway, Madison Club, Citrus, and any other residential developments to be affected by event and traffic control, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event, by January 5, 2026. Notification shall include date, time, event scope, contact information, and traffic plans. Proof of notification shall be provided to the Design and Development Department by January 9, 2026 and shall include the following: a) a map showing all properties within a minimum 500-foot radius of subject property, b) a typed list of all property owners and their mailing address within a 500-foot taQaNfra CALIFORNIA - radius, and all residents/tenants of said properties, c) photographic evidence of addressed envelopes, d) copy of the written notification, and e) signed affidavit by the applicant that notices have been mailed or delivered. These items may be emailed to the Planning Division at Planning(a-)_LaQuintaCA.gov. Please provide the case number (SPEV2025-0018) with correspondence. 4. The applicant shall finalize and adhere to contract between applicant and Riverside County Sheriff's Department for Police presence throughout event. Contract shall be finalized no later than thirty (30) days prior to event. 5. A Special Inspection Permit from the Building Division will be required for Special Event Structures, including but not limited to tents, umbrella structures, membrane structures, TV towers, platforms/grandstands, stages, and generators. Plans and layouts complying with ICC-300 along with structural calculations are required for review and approval, and need to be submitted with adequate time to review - Per contract a minimum (2) week per review round is necessary. Additionally, a Structural Observation by the Engineer of Record of the completed structures, and its review and approval by the Building Division, is required prior to occupancy. 6. The applicant shall provide copies of their contracts with traffic, security and crowd control companies for review and approval by the Fire Department and Sheriff Department. Such contracts shall be approved and finalized no later than twenty (20) days prior to event. 7. The applicant shall obtain and adhere to an encroachment permit for the traffic control plan off -site signs and traffic controls placed within the City's right-of-way. Encroachment Permit will include requirements for insurance that shall be provided by the applicant. Please contact Amy Yu at (760) 777-7047 for assistance on obtaining an Encroachment Permit. 8. All vendors conducting business in the City of La Quinta shall obtain a City Business License prior to event. 9. If ground excavations are required, please contact Underground Service Alert (USA) at 1-800-227-2600 or 1-800-422-4133. This service is free of charge provided USA is given a two-day notice prior to commencement of work. 10. The applicant shall adhere to any conditions of approval, requirements, and fees required LIM95 Ile Tampico I to Quinta, faldomia 922531 T60.M.1000 I www. taQaNfra CALIFORNIA - by the County of Riverside Fire Department (Attached). 11. The Design and Development Director may modify Conditions of Approval regarding operational conditions should it be determined, the proposed uses or conditions under which the events are being operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare, or materially injurious to property, improvements or other uses in proximity to the subject property, or if the subject property is operated or maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance. Completion/confirmation during the event: 12. The set-up and operation of the events shall be consistent with the attached exhibits and event information on file. 13. Security and volunteer personnel shall be easily identifiable to the public by the provision of uniformed personnel. Any designated private security personnel must be licensed by the State of California and possess a valid private security license. 14. Certain areas providing access to the event area are public and, as such, general public access may not be denied or restricted in any manner that extends beyond the limits of this event as approved. 15. The use of amplified equipment for music presentations is permitted, provided that all provisions of the City of La Quinta's Noise Ordinance (LQMC 9.100.210) are complied with. 16. The use of amplified equipment for a music concert on Friday January 23, 2026 and Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. — 8.00 p.m. each day is permitted, along with sound checks occurring between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, provided that all provisions of the City of La Quinta's Noise Ordinance (LQMC 9.100.210) are complied with, with the exception of the Noise Standard temporarily being raised from 60 dB(A) to 85 dB(A) for the neighboring homes and the applicant shall implement noise limiters, gates, or compressors per technology mitigation measure #2 from the noise study dated January 12, 2018 and on file. If the noise consists entirely of impact noise, speech or music, or any combination thereof, each of the noise levels specific above shall be reduced by five dB(A). 17. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with the public. Ok Tampico I to 0uinta, faldomia 922531 T60.M.1000 I www L taQaNfra CALIFORNIA - Extension cords shall be ground -secured to prevent tripping. Any lighting shall be directed away from surrounding roadways and surrounding residential properties. No spot or searchlights are permitted. 18. Surrounding roadways and intersections shall remain readily accessible for passage of emergency response vehicles and private vehicles. 19. The event is subject to spot inspections by the Police Department and/or City staff to ensure compliance with the conditions of this letter. Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessa 20. The event route and any sites used shall be left clean and in its original manner after the event. Temporary trash receptacles shall be provided in and around the event areas. All event areas shall be left free of debris at the end of each day's activities, and after the event concludes. 21. All signage shall be removed after event, or each sign is subject to a $50.00 fine. Removal of signs shall happen by end of day January 26, 2026. Contact the Code Compliance Division at (760) 777-7050 if you have any questions regarding the removal of signage. 22. The City of La Quinta Police department reserves the right to bill the event sponsor for any lost police time, equipment, and/or any unforeseen loss that may occur due to the event that requires police action. 23. Any damage to public hardscape caused by this event shall be repaired as directed by the City Engineer. This includes but is not limited to sidewalks, curb and gutter, landscaping, and pavement especially within the surrounding public streets. FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION By holding this outdoor event, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("the City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this temporary use permit. The City of La Quinta shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or preceding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 7B495 Ule Tampico I to Quinta, faldomia 922531160.M.7000 I www.laquintaca.gov taQaNfra CALIFORNIA - The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any problems that arise not previously addressed herein. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to revoke, suspend or void this permit at any time. This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, provided the written appeal and filing fee of $1,575.00 are submitted to this Department within 15 calendar days of this approval. Please contact this office should you wish to file an appeal, and we will assist you in that regard. , A j, Scott Nespor, Senior Planner Design and Development Department Attachments: Fire Department Conditions of Approval Approved Plans Cc: Cheri Flores; Interim Director, Design and Development Department L CAL FIRE - RIVERSIDE UNIT RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Qa�&a 3fLL ONLfSEH .HEF OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL — LA QUINTA CAf.fFoaNfA- 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 • Phone (760) 777-7078 • www.rvcfire.org December 30, 2025 Tucker Mitchell, Sport Five Golf LLC Re: The American Express Golf Tournament at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club Special Event Permit # SPEV2025-0018 The application for the referenced special event permit was reviewed and approved by the Fire Department with the following conditions. 1.) An officer or event staff member shall be available at all barricaded streets and intersections to facilitate emergency vehicle access. 2.) Fire Department Conditions of approval issued under the separate permits are applicable including the Fire Special Event Permit FSEV2025-0018 and the Building Permit for the Stage, Grandstands and Tents (BSPN2025-0023). If you have any questions, please contact me at (760)777-7078 or firesupervisor(@Jaguintaca.gov Chris Cox — Supervising Fire Marshal I00 2026 TOURNAMENT SITE PLANS 0 THE AM E RI CAN R.. EXPRESS" PGA WES 1 - S IIAUI UIV1 COURSEWAIM 10 '�r 11�• icy ti .� � a � S Wyk �" •! {�.. � � L-Ap may. ,( - �'w!� \ _^'� _ , � � +; f ''y%,� - • • - � ---_ .. ��'S _.. _ _—.. - � -- ! Rom: \ ��� • ' � `'* � � I �+ - 1• j °1�,� ��,�1. ���`����� _�, .'{'��� * � �'���io�jjy` }�' - m� � 1' ��•1,� �j 'fit' �� f 4t���' � �1,� e 39 S - iINRn n— 445 371 411192 53 255 346 51% 452 3W 416 617 363 214 389 466 5% Im 439 3SW 7'2M C—IUN614@ 382 318 448 170 514 223 3W 528 430 -f,) 381i 531 347 195 37'2 436 517 l t6 ill> 3W 6/37 9 15 3 17 7 5 li 1,1 . Y 10 12-. 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EXPRESS TM SPORTFIVE BUILD DETAILS Tenting • 9m X 9m Stretching Tent (PGA TOUR) • 15m X 12m Locker Room Tent • 12m X 12m Professional Player Dining Tent • 18m X 12m Amateur Dining Tent Flooring • One uniform floor for all elements • 91' X 42' locker room and stretching floor • Walkway from locker room floor to amateur and professional lounges Signage • OneFlight gable for amateur dining & lounge • Hospitality ID sign Power • HVAC professional player & amateur lounges • Basic power for lighting, bar services, and TVs Access • Professional PGA tour players and Amateur players 10/31/2025 THE M AMERICAN EXPRESS'"' NIKL TARP OUTPOST pBRICAN iMERICAN EXPRifiS i FCd T EXPRESS I Fed MT0 BUILD DETAILS Tenting • 12m X 12m Merchandise tent • (3) 6m X 6m Concession tents • 6m X 12m Patriots outpost tent Flooring • 42' X 42' Merchandise Floor • 24' X 62' Concession Floor • Patriots Outpost: 42' X 43' Signage • Custom gable for Patriot's outpost • The Turn entrance Arch • Directional column • Custom concession menu facades on concession tents Power • Basic concession tent power for lighting • POS counter Access • Patriots Outpost: general spectators with government ID • The Turn: general spectators SPORTFIVE 10/31/2025 14 THE T AM E RI CAN R.. EXPRESS- K SPORTFIVE �i 10/31/2025 low BUILD DETAILS Tenting • 15m x 36m (50' X 120') fully enclosed tent • Glass walls on front facing 18 green • 6m X 9m (20' X 30') kitchen prep tent Flooring • One uniform floor for all elements • 3 tiered green facing seating with wing that spans the green • 3 sets of stairs for entry, with a ramp for ADA access Signage • Custom Wealthspire gable • Custom branded entrance arch • Full interior package containing soft seating, two center bars, and ceiling liner Power • HVAC temperature control inside tented area • Basic power drops for TVs, bars and tent lighting Restrooms • (2) Restroom trailer with private access for Champions Club guests Access • Daily and weekly Champions Club ticket THE T AM E RI CAN R.. EXPRESS'" SPORTFIVE 18 Green Public Bleacher BUILD DETAILS Tenting • 6m x 36m (20' X 120') open air structure Flooring • One uniform floor for all elements • Fan deck style elevated floor • 3 sets of stairs for entry, with a ramp for ADA access Signage • Custom Casamigos Deck gable • Hospitality Entrance ID sign Power • Basic power drops for TVs, bars and tent lighting Access • Open to all spectators 10/31/2025 THE o AM E RI CAN R� 06,�XPRESS- QQ o e 'C 00 00000 OCU 10/31/2025 BUILD DETAILS Te tine • 6m X 27m Members tent � Flooring • 36' X 84' floor • 3 tiers of sitting drink rail Signage • Custom gable for "The Bunker" • Hospitality ID Power • Basic power for lighting and bar service Access • PGA West members and guests, tournament staff SPORTFIVE THE T AM E RI CAN R.. EXPRESS'" SPORTFIVE BUILD DETAILS Tenting • 15m X 30m (50' X 100') fully enclosed tent structure • 6m X 6m food prep on North side of structure Floorine • One uniform floor for all elements • 52' X 102' VHQ floor with a 24' X 24' food prep area • Stairs at both entrances, with a ADA ramp on south side of structure Signage • Spotlight 29 custom gable • Hospitality ID sign Power • HVAC in main VHQtent • Basic power for lighting, bar services, and TVs Access • Volunteers of the event, tournament staff 10/31/2025 18 THE o AM E RI CAN M EXPRESS BUILD DETAILS SPORTFIVE Tenti n� • 12m X 24m (40' X 80') fully enclosed tent structure • 6m X 6m food prep on North side of structure • Features glass towards 10 green side Flooring • One uniform floor for all elements • 46' X 84' VHQ floor with a 24' X 24' merch storage tent • Stairs at both entrances, with a ADA ramp on south side of structure Signage • Custom merchandise gable • Hospitality ID sign "Tournament Merchandise" Power • HVAC throughout structure • Basic power for lighting, bar services, and TVs Access • All spectators allowed in venue 10/31/2025 16 GREEN 17 TEE THE o AMERICAN R.. EXPRESS'" rr � w2".- 10/31/2025 BUILD DETAILS * Tenti n� • (2) 15m X 12m wing tents • 18m X 30m SPORTFIVE Floorine • Double tiered structure with 38 suites for hospitality clients • YPO group on right wing with slightly different table array Siena • Custom Club Alcatraz gable on tented wing portions • Custom entrance arch Powe r • Basic power for lighting, bar services, and TVs Access • Hospitality guests with Club Alcatraz tickets THE T AM E RI CAN R.. EXPRESS'" SPORTFIVE BUILD DETAILS Tenting • 9m X 33m open air structure • 6m X 6m prep kitchen attached for ready to order food service Flooring • 3-Tiered structure with view seating and lounge area • Drink rail on first two tiers j • Standing bar rail on top Signage • Custom gable "Dye Club" • Custom entrance arch "Dye Club" Power • Basic power for lighting, bar services, and TVs Access • Open to spectators with a premium pass ticket(weekly & daily offerings) 10/31/2025 THE M AMERICAN EXPRESSTM SPORTFIVE BUILD DETAILS Tenting • 6m X 30m open air tent Flooring • 36' X 102' single tier floor • Standing bar rail on green side Piirnitura • 1 Bar in north side of venue • Scattered cocktail tables throughout Signage • Custom gable for Beers Fore Birdies with Michelob Ultra logo • Hospitality Entrance ID Power • Basic concession tent power for lighting, TVs, and POS • Open to all spectators 10/31/2025 Access THE T AM E RI CAN R.. 06, EXPRESS- SPORTFIVE BE 10/31/2025 BUILD DETAILS Tenting • 9m with 3m porch X 21m open air tent • Kitchen access for proof staff Flooring • 2-tiered structure with tip up style seats Signage • Custom blue Amex gable • Hospitality ID sign next to entrance Power • Basic power for lighting, bar services, and TVs Access • Strict access for American Express guests only !vl9j9j!i-tlw" I I TA11161—fow 0 STADIUM -SCOREBOARDS / N TOWERS .. ,.. ;IPA ,►A'�'. two 414 Azz %7*o 4 © M* st - -'� TV TOWERS LOCATION SECTIONS 6 GR 2 U7 GR SPIDER 8 GR 2 9 GR 3 10 GR 2 11 GR 3 ' 12 GR SPIDER y 13 GR 3 14 GR SPIDER 15 GR 3 16 FW-R 6 16GR 5 J 17 GR 3 17 GR BOOTH 18 GR 4 1,10,17,18 CRANE 0 SPECTATOR RESTROOMS -STADIUM COURSE VCR ...air. :r� • , � : `� r� .At st .17 p Ld •Aj® _ " !vl9j9j!i-tlw" I I TA11161—fow 0 STADIUM -SCOREBOARDS / N TOWERS .. ,.. ;IPA ,►A'�'. two 414 Azz %7*o 4 © M* st - -'� TV TOWERS LOCATION SECTIONS 6 GR 2 U7 GR SPIDER 8 GR 2 9 GR 3 10 GR 2 11 GR 3 ' 12 GR SPIDER y 13 GR 3 14 GR SPIDER 15 GR 3 16 FW-R 6 16GR 5 J 17 GR 3 17 GR BOOTH 18 GR 4 1,10,17,18 CRANE m I NICKLAUS - SCOREBOARDS / TV TOWERS sc 40 rp 'a all fit 400040 Ts -7m to-- M-k *A �1#f0�=O� �k ,w .may rA ZZ Ink - e w: oil l iff dM 40 Root NZA, I " - L9 SPECTATOR& PLAYER RESTROOMS— N I CKLAUS TOURNAMENT COURSE FA, I Sink tics m u mr I PC �-tics fr, w W,s,,Al -%mo RIM in J. till low isms )40 Iwo .44 -a a, I-V LQCC — SCOREBOARDS TV TOWERS 74% "Por -PA it's Alt.& U p All 414, ----------- F ax, CIL AIL.Ilk .................................. 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La Quinta Country Club, The Nicklaus Tournament course, and the Stadium Course at PGA West all play host to the tournament. The event has a long history utilizing these courses and has been in the Coachella Valley for over 60 years. The event is open to spectators from Thursday, January 22"d through Sunday, January 25th. There are multiple venues that are open to all spectators and provide a variety of different fan amenities. The entire event is ADA friendly and compliant and welcomes all people with mobility challenges to come out and enjoy the game of golf. The general parking lot for the event is a large lot off of 5411 Avenue and Jefferson Street and is a short shuttle ride to and from the main entrance of the tournament. Local law enforcement in conjunction with private security keep a safe a secure tournament site a priority and work closely with the event's operating team with the regards to both planning and executing the golf tournament. On site there are multiple sponsored venues playing host to different levels of clients, as well as places for people with grounds tickets to enjoy. The most prominent golf holes to watch are 17 green, which features the popular Alcatraz green, and then 18 green, where the tournament finishes on Sunday. The American Express features two concerts within the tournament site on Friday, January 23rd, and Saturday, January 24th. An extensive traffic and safety plan has been devised to ensure a safe and efficient ingress and egress to the tournament rounds and concerts. A concert ticket is free with a general admission golf ticket, so our spectators can watch golf during the day, and then enjoy a big name concert act in the evening. Tournament Dates: January 19-25, 2025 Operations Director: Tucker Mitchell — (208) 559 - 5219 THE AMERICAN EXPRESS° THE AM E ICAN EXPRESS` Emergency Action Plan PGA West and La Quinta Country Club January 19 - 25, 2026 Overview THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® • The American Express is a PGA TOUR sanctioned Pro -Am golf tournament that takes place on three golf courses in La Quinta, CA. • Golf: The American Express consists of four days of tournament play on Jan 22-25, and two Pro-Am's on Jan 19 & 21. The tournament is played at the Stadium and Nicklaus Courses at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club. • Concerts: In addition to golf tournament, the American Express also host two concerts on Friday and Saturday night of the event. Artists are Old Dominion Friday, Jan 23 and One Republic Saturday, Jan 24 •Gate Hours: Gates will only be open to spectators •Thursday, Jan 22: 7:30am — 3:30pm •Friday, Jan 23: 7:30am — 6:30pm • Old Dominion: 5:OOpm — 6:30pm • Saturday, Jan 24: 7:30am — 6:30pm • One Republic: 5:OOpm — 6:30pm • Sunday, Jan 25: 7:30am — 3:30pm Thursday -Sunday, Jan 22-25. General Emergency Action Plan THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® • The American Express has a working Emergency Management Team to address security or safety situations that arise during the tournament. • The Emergency Action Team will be responsible for creating Emergency Action Plans onsite that address the specific safety or security emergency. The Emergency Action Plan will then be put into effect by the various Emergency Teams. Emergency Management Team • Emergency Management Team Leader • Works Ent., Concert Production & Exterior Ops • Riverside County Sheriff's Department • Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Dept. • PGA TOUR Security • EES Security • Volunteer Safety Team • Executive Director, The American Express • Executive Director, PGA West • American Medical Response • La Quinta Office of the Fire Marshal Tucker Mitchell 208-559-5219 Ben Haley 302-750-4367 Mark Chlarson 760-580-2560 Richard Tovar 951-287-4049 Kevin Favreau 702-217-1812 Vincent Barnes 858-335-2701 Lacey Kinsella 503-616-1662 Pat McCabe 503-886-2993 Ben Dobbs 760-534-8280 Gary Denham 760-275-7648 Christopher Cox 951-892-1532 Emergency Team Structure Emergency Management Team THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® This team conducts the initial assessment of the emergency or threat and determines the appropriate course of action and then manages the response via the following teams. Emergency Operations Team The Operations team readies and distributes the appropriate material resources specific to the emergency. This team is led by the Operations Director (Tucker Mitchell) and is comprised of Club Management, Transportation Services, Parking and other operational vendors. Emergency Security Safet Ty eam This team is comprised of all elements of security and law enforcement and initiates and manages the response specific to the threat or circumstances relating to the emergency. This team is comprised of PGA Tour Security, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Riverside County/Cal-Fire, EES Security, and the FBI. Emergency Volunteer Safety Team This team is responsible for putting our volunteer resources to maximum use in the event of an emergency. This team I led by the Volunteer Chairperson and is comprised of Volunteer leaders of the following groups: Marshals, Walking Scorers, Transportation and Hospitality. Emeraencv Communications Team This team authors all public communication and manages onsite media in relation to the emergency. This team is led by the Tournament Executive Director (Pat McCabe) and is comprised of a tournament spokesperson (Pat McCabe) and the Media Director. Radio Channel Structure THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® • Channel 1 — Tournament Staff — Site Ops, Tucker Mitchell, Pat McCabe, Lacey Kinsella • Channel 9 — Exterior Ops — Ben Haley • Channel 10 — Stage Production — Mark Stotzer • Channel 25 — Medical —AMR • Channel 26 — Security — EES Security, Riverside Sheriff's Office • Channel 27 — Fire — Christopher Cox Location Specific Emergency Procedure TpMERICAN (Non -Evacuation) EXPRESS" In the event of a medical or security issue or emergency that does not impact the safety of the entire course or event and does not necessitate a course evacuation we will incorporate the following procedures: Examples to include an injured spectator, a spectator harassing a player, etc. Medical Emergency or Security Concern Procedures: • Marshals will advise the Hole Captain immediately of any medical or security type of situation. • Hole Captain will contact tournament dispatch on Medical or Security channel and report the location of the emergency along with pertinent information. Such as: o Course & Hole Number o Green, Tee, or Fairway o Golfer's Left of Right • Hole Captain will inform Volunteer leaders of their situation • Marshals will attempt to control spectators to allow medical and/or Security personnel to quickly access the victim and provide medical or Security assistance. • An Incident Report is to be completed by Volunteer/Security personnel at the time of the incident. Command & Control THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® • The Director of Operations, Security Director, PGA Tour Security, Chief Rules Official, Law Enforcement and the Emergency Management Team, will take the lead in the assessment and procedural handling of all site -wide threats and or incidents. • Once the threat or incident has been internally identified, the Director of Operations, Tournament Executive Director, PGA TOUR Security, Chief Rules Official, Works Entertainment representative, and the directors of contracted security will be notified to assist in threat evaluation and development of response options. It is at this point the Emergency Management Team will dictate the level of response including evacuation, if any, initiated by The American Express staff. • Upon direction to evacuate, The American Express staff will be responsible for managing the process via a predefined format specified in the procedural guideline below. After evacuation, the site will be screened for the threat and staff and patrons will return only upon direction of the Emergency Management Team. Communications Plan THE AMERICAN EXPRESS" • Communication and coordination by and among staff and patrons alike are of the essence for a successful plan and as such, a calm and consistent message is imperative in the implementation of predetermined evacuation procedures that will ultimately minimize the potential impact. • To this end, the Command Center (located by the Fitness Center at the Palmer Clubhouse) will be employed to enhance communication between the various groups. • The delivery of emergency communication and instructions will be delivered via tournament radios to Tournament staff, Volunteers, Marshals, PGA Tour, Law Enforcement, Fire/Medical Responders and Security personnel. Each of them will notify spectators in their general vicinities on which actions to take with regards to properly responding to any incident or threat. Inclement Weather Weather Alerts • The following weather alert scale is designed to define the threat level of the inclement weather based on the potential likelihood and severity of presenting dangerous conditions to persons onsite and/or impacting the competition. • These advisory messages are issued at the beginning and throughout each Tournament Day and include guidance about potential conditions (e.g., "Inclement Weather Possible Today") • Weather alerts will be assigned a color indicating a combinations of the level of impact and the likelihood of the severe weather. The colors will be assigned according to the matrix found. • The alerts will be displayed based upon the information available at the time and, therefore, may not be displayed in ascending order. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® WEATHER ALERT SCALE WEATHER POLICY IN EFFECT OBSER VE ON -COURSE SCOREBOARDS FOR WEATHER MESSAGES E INCLEMENT WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED TODAY ENJOY YOUR DAYI BE AWARE 771 INCLEMENT WEATHER POSSIBLE Oe SE W E ON.E0— SCORER—S [OR T—HER UPDATES BE PREPARED INCLEMENT WEATHER APPROACHING PREPARETOTAKESIHLIF ROBEX"THEPRE 11S —SEW E ON COURSE SCOREBOARDS TOR TURTHER UPDATES TAKE ACTION INCLEMENT WEATHER MAY SUEDE LADED. SEEK SATE SHELTER INMENATELY OR EXIT THE PRfMISES OCOURSE CLOSED MAYSUSMNDEDTOR HE DAY. EKTTGRANDSTANDS, TEMPORMY STRUCTURES, AND EXIT THE PREMISES Basic Actions Associated with Each Color THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® ' GREEN YELLOW ORANGE ' INCLEMENT INCLEMENT BE AWARE BE PREPARED TAKE ACTION COURSE CLOSED W EAT H E R WEATHER IS NOT Observe on -course Prepare to take shelter c , Seek shelter Exit grandstands, POLICY EXPECTED TODAY screens for further exit the premises. r--nediateryorexit temporary structures updates. the premises. and exit the premises. Dispia-,-. ncle-men, V eather Policy THE Weather Alerts Scale a Messag Timing,Actions AMERICAN EXPRESS® ALERT LEVEL DISPLAY TIMING ACTIONS MESSAGE PRE-Mifit AWNT POUCV ReT roer of the weather 00% v- W prt'tour'}itt "t vvvElln 004.erve mcouse XNn tt* 1-je e4mt eftim mdLades ; 01nnsp tht YI'estrer f'aE.^tr r: 1rmtwr pot, staEtnL rwus= r messam S.aweboank eoe-ne day Ri7iLtt1, &Ufting plan, and tldinrti fa wirmor edw ateft Fa Qo'>3-01C.Cmer`i`or.5 ttw roUtvN Green Level (All Clear) MURNAME4► WEEK Mate= I Si I ems -Is dash fortcat &N fnetu with fylt:' local tournairent ststi, agronomy i"'a Gp$tiiuou suf zi4 %; *scut%tM' oassvcdty o� •vIrrn'Fril avattwt, tithing, and toume-eit I'Dam 1yn mnses* "I." III wsxl'e► ti o+NcceO }o be der Ow the d" Go lint Aun Utis goof if we know (w. Rot~) Mtk~ntweatl^ k possible tlrt:t $n tM day Weather Alerts Scale, Message, Timing, Actions ALERT LEVEL � DISPLAY ME SAGE I L TIMING ACTIONS -�] r Run message on scoreboards 2 hours before arrival of inclement weather/heavy rain. (Medium Rotation) Meteorologist communicates the ,_sent weather situation to Rules, Local Tournament staff, aeronomy, and Security (provides "pdetes as necessary). Alert All Committees - Communication relayed to Key Staff, Volunteers, Club Staff, Hospitorety clients, and Vendors to prepare for inclement weather. Evacuation plan discussed with key staff regarding timing and seventy of possible storms. Communication plan in place with Media team, and push notifications to app%other content we control. Evacuation committee prepares for possible evac_ concession 8. Ho-spltalltV remain open. Shutt les/Bu ses — ca lied I n for surge of spectators. Ticket Sales/Admisslons — remain open. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® Weather Alerts Scale, Message, Timing, Actions ALERT LEVEL Orange Level (Be Prepared) Approaching Storms DISPLAY MESSAGE TIMING11 ACTIONS 11tun when t.h understorms begin developing nearby or approach I n e the e o if course and are expected to arrive within 60minute._ (High Rotation) Mcieoaologisl provides frequent updates on the radio and in person with tournamentdirector regarding weather situation and severity. Alert All Committees - Corn nrunication ielaved to Key Staff, Volunteers, Club StaM_ Hospitality clients, and Vendors to prepare for Inclement weather. Evacuation vehicles and staff r place and ready. Concessions & Hospitality - Determine if they rerna in open based on severity of storm approaching shuttles/Busses - In place for evacuation as spectators begin moving towards the exits. Ticket Saks/Admissions - deterrnine if they remain open based on severity of storm approaching. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® Weather Alerts Scale, Message, Timing, Actions ALERT LEVEL l DISPLAY TIMING MESSAGE L E Run when play hss tier temporanfr sus�enoed due to unolavable -curse conetbont OR ^dement weathe deo"int or the situation Incn•tnreatenmg) 1►etg115•Llf,1 Meteorowm comr-L. zates to !oumament dreacr when the cemd1nerts become unsafe and 2102c1e10 tD arrive w0ir 30 m rues - Chief Referee suspends play on the Koff (outs. (of, play is delayed before it begins) concessions and Hospitality re"9 n open Wrtles cCrtt7Ue tD DDetate. Tic ltet SalesJAdmhsions - Ticket bales an¢ adrnwan5 gates to fernain open CommuntWe to all Durchasers. oviether online and orstt, the status of play THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® Weather Alerts Scale, Message, Timing, Actions ALERT LEVEL DISPLAY TIMING ACTIONS MESSAGE Pun when play has been suspended due to unplayable course conditoons due to dangerous weather. Meteorologist commun-Caie5 to tournament director when the canddvons become unsafe at thunderstorms are -expected to arrive within 30 minutes. Chief Referee suspends play u-, the golf course. player s evatuated to a safe :hexer. Spectators are advised to seek sate shelter or exit the arembes. Concession stands closes. tents and temporary structures all services are closed, includine Food & beverage- Temporary structures are not intended to provide safe shelter in the case of threatening weather such as lightning and severe winds. Ticket Safes— Determine if ticket tales remain open, bottt on -site and online, based on severity of weather. Communicate the status of play Ad missions — ad missions gate, closed for ingress. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® Weather Alerts Scale, Message, Timing, Actions ALERT LEVEL DISPLAY M SS GE �[ TIMINIi Run this message whcr play is suspended rcr the day ACTIONS I Chief Referee suspends play for the day on the goff course. Concessions, Hospitality & Merchandise closed. Spectators asked to exit premises. Ticket Sales— Ticket saes suspended for that day only — online soles for other days car, confirrie Communicate via TOUR, tournament website ticketing pages, ticketing partner pages, and onsite admissions locations. Key Tournament Staff to meet to discuss refund and/or plan for honoring tickets on subsecluen- days of play. Admissions — admissions gates c' sco for ingress. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® Inclement Weather Plan Activation THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® Each tournament's Inclement Weather Plan will be activated by the PGA TOUR Chief Referee. Decision and Notification: The PGA TOUR Chief Referee will evaluate the weather information provided by the PGA TOUR Weather Consultant, and in consultation with Tournament Leadership, Title Sponsor, and TOUR Executives, will make decisions pertaining to activation of the Inclement Weather Plan. All weather decisions will consider the potential impact of inclement weather on the safety conditions for all persons on the golf course and disruption to the competition. After making the decision to classify the appropriate weather alert, the PGA TOUR Rules Official will then notify Tournament Leadership, On -Course Rules Officials, ShotLink personnel, Media Official, TOUR Broadcast Liaison and Security via radio or other communication method to enact the appropriate response plan through the provision of warnings, communication and operational procedures. THE Course Evacuation Scenarios- Controlled AMERICAN Evacuation EXPRESS" Golf Evacuation • In the event of a controlled evacuation, Players and caddies, marshals and walking scorers for each group on the course will be evacuated to a designated Safe house on the fairway of the hole they are playing or to the clubhouse depending on the situation and the preparation time. Due to the vastness and the openness of the area available for spectators, in the event of a Controlled Evacuation, Spectators will be directed to return to the shuttle buses to return them to their personal vehicles, valet or to their personal residences on the course. Examples: a weather incident with warning & planning time, end of play due to darkness, etc. Concert Evacuation • Due to the vastness and the openness of the area available for Attendees, in the event of an Emergency Evacuation, Attendees will be directed, if it is safe, to exit through the North or South Entrances/Exits located on the West side of the concert area to return to the shuttle buses and be taken to the parking lot and their personal vehicles; to the Clubhouse valet or directed to continue to their personal residences on the course. THE Course Evacuation Scenarios- Emergency A�pREICAN 55° Evacuation Golf Evacuation • In the event of an emergent incident such as a severe weather incident, criminal acts of violence or violent threats to the site, it is imperative the Emergency Teams immediately respond to their areas of responsibility and initiate emergency operations as soon as it is safe to do so. In this case each team should respond to the team leader's designated location to organize, assess and mobilize the appropriate response specific to the emergency as directed by the Emergency Management Team. Concert Evacuation • In the event of an emergent incident at or during a concert, Works Entertainment, EES Security, Sheriff's Office and the remainder of the Emergency Management Team to determine where and when further actions will be necessary by other Division members. If the system is operational, the stage sound system will be utilized to provide audio messaging for directions and when to evacuate. Due to the vastness and the openness of the area available for spectators, in the event of an Emergency Evacuation, Attendees will be directed, if it is safe, to exit through the North or South Entrances/Exits located on the West side of the concert area to board the shuttle buses and be taken to the parking lot and their personal vehicles, to the Clubhouse valet or directed to continue to their personal residences on the course. Course Evacuation Procedure THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® • In the event a controlled or emergency evacuation of the golf course is ordered, The American Express Desert Classic presented by American Express and The Impact Through Golf Foundation LLC, has the following system to get players, caddies, volunteers, and spectators safely off the course. The procedures are the same for both types of evacuations. However, emergency evacuations will have an emphasis on speed and finding safe shelter for players. Unless specific directions are given to alter the plan, the following guidelines should be followed in all evacuations. With a minimum of hard structures with very limited occupancy capacity, spectators and attendees as well as all staff and working personnel will be encouraged to leave the area as soon as it is safe. • Radio transmissions will be made on all channels advising of a course evacuation and each respective group will commence with their evacuation responsibilities. Course Evacuation: Group Assignments THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® Players • When the announcement is made by the PGA TOUR to halt play, specific instructions will be given to begin or not to begin the evacuation of the players. If it is announced that a player evacuation is required all players will proceed to their designated Hole Safe House or to carts that will be provided for each hole. It is the responsibility of the Hole Captain to ensure that they know the location of the Hole Safe House and the pickup location for the carts. Walking Scorers • Walking Scorers will stay with the players and caddies in their respective group and direct them to the nearest evacuation Hole Safe House or to the location of the pickup location for the carts. Marghal-q • Marshals should be prepared for direction from their Hole Captain and group leaders on how to best assist the evacuation process. Marshals may be asked to assist players getting Hole Safe Houses or to transportation carts. They are to remain in place to control spectators or return to a gathering place for their individual group. If Marshals do not receive direction from their Hole Captain, they should return to the Volunteer Headquarters for further instructions. Hole Captains • Hole Captains are responsible for guiding the players and caddies to their evacuation Hole Safe House or transportation carts/vans. They are to oversee the other marshals' activities on their hole. Hole captains will have a radio and will be expected to provide updates to their leader on the status of the evacuation of their hole. Once their hole has been completely evacuated, Hole Captains are expected to update the Volunteer Leader via radio. Course Evacuation: Group Assignments Volunteer Leaders and Assistants THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® • The primary function of the leaders and assistant leaders during the evacuation will be to gather information from their Hole Captains on the evacuation and assist with the flow of evacuation resources. Leaders and Assistants should proceed to the Volunteer Tent to streamline communications. Information gathered by the leaders will then be communicated to the Volunteer Chairman. Transportation • In the event of a course evacuation the Transportation Committee should mobilize to their designated areas to evacuate players, caddies, walking scorers and standard bearers. Volunteer Chairman • Manage the Volunteer Leaders and Assistants in the Volunteer Tent. Coordinate evacuation effort from the volunteers and report status updates to the Emergency Management Team. Shuttle Buses • Preparations should be made to accommodate the influx of spectators leaving the venue. Spectators • Depending on the type of weather conditions, information will be given to staff and volunteers how to direct spectators during this evacuation. Direction will be given for spectators to proceed to the shuttles or personal residences. In some weather conditions the Emergency Management Team will inform staff and volunteers to direct spectators to temporarily remain in the Hospitality tents and structures until given additional instructions. Hospitality Guests • Apart from the exception of high winds or an earthquake, patrons within hospitality structures will be advised to stand by inside their hospitality tents until the weather issue subsides. The Emergency Management Team will be monitoring the safety of the hospitality structures and will give direction if an evacuation is necessary for those structures.