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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-29 13-179 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 13-179 Date: May 29, 2013 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Negotiations with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for Use of Space in the Cross Insurance Center. Responsible Department: Legal Commentary: This Order will authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for use of space in the Cross Insurance Center. In 2010, the Council supported the development and location of the Basketball Hall of Fame in the Cross Insurance Center. The Maine Basketball Hall of Fame, a non-profit entity, has been formed for the purpose of owning and operating an educational museum to honor those who have made extraordinary contributions to the sport of basketball in Maine and to educate the public about the importance of the history of Maine basketball. This authorization to negotiate shall be in effect until August 1, 2013. During that period staff will work with Maine Basketball Hall of Fame to develop an agreement for the City Council's consideration. This item was reviewed with Council in an April workshop. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head City Manager Finance Director Page _ of _ Solicitor 13-179 MAY 29, 2013 _ Assigned to Councilor Nealley q ((S,oFBAN.n, Jft' CITY OF BANGOR 0� ED.D. �RAiEff'r Vii. f2� (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Negotiations with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for Use of Space in the Cross Insurance Center. WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is the owner of the Cross Insurance Center; and WHEREAS, the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame is a non-profit entity formed for the purpose of owning and operating an educational museum to honor those who have made extraordinary contributions to the sport of basketball in Maine and to educate the public about the importance of the history of Maine basketball; and WHEREAS, the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame has requested to occupy certain space within the Cross Insurance Center; and WHEREAS, the City is willing to enter into discussions with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for use of space within the Cross Insurance Center. By the Oty Counai/ of the City of Bangor: ORDERED, THAT Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, and City staff designated by her, is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Bangor, to negotiate an agreement with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for use of space in the Cross Insurance Center. This authorization shall be in effect until August 1, 2013. During that period, the City Manager and City staff is authorized to negotiate an agreement with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for the City Council's consideration setting forth the proposed terms and conditions under which the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame would be permitted to use space within the Cross Insurance Center. IN CITY COUNCIL May 29, ..2013 Passed )e-. ) 1,-2,11-. Z C TY CLE