Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DESTINATION HUDSON, INC., FOR THE CITY'S TOWN HALL.
Executive Summary: The terms of this agreement provide for the use of part of the lower level of Town Hall by Destination Hudson for its operations, including historical tours, engaging visitors, and retail.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 14-165, passed on December 17, 2014, authorized the City Manager to negotiate lease agreements for the use of Town Hall with the Hudson Fire Department Association, Hudson Fire Museum and Historical Education Society, and Destination Hudson Visitor and Education Center.
Resolution No. 13-08, passed on January 16, 2013, authorized the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement for Office Space at 115 Executive Parkway (the Municipal Services Center); after which public discussion was held regarding the future use of Town Hall at the Council meeting of July 31, 2013, and City Council reviewed a draft Request for Proposals and directed staff to proceed at the Council workshop on March 11, 2014.
Purpose & Explanation
Pursuant to Resolution No. 14-165, the City Manager has negotiated a lease agreement (attached) with Destination Hudson Visitor & Education Center. The terms of this agreement provide for the use of the middle portion of the lower level of Town Hall by Destination Hudson for its operations, including historical tours, engaging visitors, and retail.
Timing Considerations
To be determined.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager