HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-28 15-319 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 15-319
Date: September 28, 2015
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City
of Bangor and Gary Co -Wallis, owner of The Grasshopper Shop, for rental of Room
#203 within the Domestic Terminal at Bangor International Airport (BGR).
Responsible Department: Airport
Commentary: This Order authorizes a lease agreement between the City of Bangor and Gary Co -Wallis,
the new owner of The Grasshopper Shop for the rental of Room #203 within the Domestic Terminal at
Bangor International Airport. Mr. Co -Wallis, who will acquire the Grasshopper shop in Bangor, would like to
continue to operate the shop in the domestic terminal at Bangor International Airport. The Grasshopper
Shop has operated at the Bangor International Airport under its former owners since 1995. Mr. Co -Wallis
has indicated that he intends to maintain current employees and operate the shop in a similar manner as it
is currently.
If approved, this agreement outlines a five (5) year term for the lease of Room #203. The rent is based
on a percentage of gross sales due each twelve month period. This lease agreement will be in final form
as approved by City Legal.
This item was reviewed and approved by the Airport Committee at its meeting on September 15, 2015.
Tony Caruso
Department Head
Manager's Comments: ca- ,/�%
City Manager
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
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Finance Director
Solicitor
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15-319
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
ASSIGNED TO COUNCILOR NEALLEY
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the
City of Bangor and Gary Co -Wallis, d/b/a The Grasshopper Shop, for rental of
Room #203 within the Domestic Terminal at Bangor International Airport
(BGR).
WHEREAS, The City of Bangor, Maine is the owner of an airport located in Bangor,
County of Penobscot, State of Maine, commonly known as Bangor International Airport, and
WHEREAS, Gary Co -Wallis, owner of The Grasshopper Shop, wishes to operate a gift
shop in the domestic terminal at Bangor International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City and Gary Co -Wallis wish to enter into a lease agreement outlining
the terms and conditions for the rental of Room #203, within the Domestic Terminal, located at
the Bangor International Airport; and
WHEREAS, this leased space will be used exclusively for gift shop purposes by The
Grasshopper Shop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR,
That Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Bangor to
execute the lease agreement between the City of Bangor and Gary Co -Wallis, owner of The
Grasshopper Shop, for the rental of Room #203, within the Domestic Terminal at Bangor
International Airport. Said lease agreement will run for five (5) years. The rent is based on a
percentage of gross sales due each twelve month period. The lease agreement shall be in final
form as approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor.
IN CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
PASSED
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CITY CLERK