Title
Resolution to Establish the War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Following up on Council’s action this evening to dissolve the Peninsula Stadium Authority, Council will also consider a resolution to establish the War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”).
The purpose of this resolution is to establish the War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board. This newly established Advisory Board shall function in a manner similar to the Authority’s Board. For example, the Advisory Board shall serve as a liaison with users of the Stadium and recommend projects for and improvements to the Stadium. The initial terms for appointed voting members shall be staggered so that the terms do not all expire at the same time. Following these initial staggered terms, all voting member terms shall be for a period of 4 years. The Advisory Board shall elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary; shall hold regular meetings and keep minutes; and shall submit an annual report to City Council. City Council may appoint a non-voting emeritus member. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services shall manage the Advisory Board.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
See Purpose/Background above.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approval of Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the Peninsula Stadium Authority (the “Authority”) was dissolved, pursuant to resolutions of the Authority and City Council for the City of Hampton, Virginia, as of 12:00AM of July 1, 2025;
WHEREAS, at the time of such dissolution, the title to all funds and properties owned by the Authority shall vest in the City and all operations and responsibilities related to War Memorial Stadium (the “Stadium”) shall become those of the City;
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to establish a War Memorial Stadium Advisory Board whose purpose is to act in an advisory capacity to the City regarding the maintenance and operation of the Stadium;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, be it...
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