Title
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement with the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership, Inc. Over Three Portions of the City-Owned Property Known as Carousel Park for the Purpose of Conducting Additional Park Activities
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
In February 2017, the City of Hampton received an Unsolicited Proposal from the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership, Inc. (DHDP) for the purpose of providing additional activation of Carousel Park. The attached License Agreement would permit the Licensee, DHDP, to enter upon three areas within the Park for installation and maintenance of an urban beach, dog activity area, and storage shed. The License is non-exclusive, meaning that the general public may continue to use the park during park hours.
Key terms within the License Agreement include:
• Licensed Areas (See Exhibit A):
o 2500 square feet - Urban Beach
o 2800 square feet - Dog Activity Area
o 240 square feet - Storage Shed
• Term
o 1 year beginning January 1, 2018 with opportunity for four, one-year renewals (up to 5 years total)
o City or DHDP may terminate the License Agreement for any reason with 30 days’ notice to the other party.
• DHDP Responsibilities
o Install and maintain Dog Activity Area & Urban Beach
o Comply with all City Code permitting requirements for improvements and special events
• City Responsibilities
o Provide Storage Shed, 10 folding Adirondack chairs, and utilities
Impact:
No fiscal impact.
Recommendation:
Rec
1. Conduct a Public Hearing
2. Approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Hampton (the “City”) is the owner of a parcel of property in Downtown Hampton known as Carousel Park and designated as LRSN 2002990 (the “Property”);
WHEREAS, the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership, Inc. (“DHDP”) submitted an unsolicited proposal to the City requesting permission to use portions of the Property for the purpose of adding an urban beach, dog activity area, and...
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