HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-15 17-079 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 17-079
Date: February 13, 2017
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
between the City of Bangor (the "City") and Townsquare Media ("TOWNSQUARE")
and HC Bangor, LLC ("HCB") — Bass Park Infield, Track, and Grandstand.
Responsible Department: Parks and Recreation
Commentary: Recently the City was approached by Townsquare Media about the
possibility hosting a food and music event at Bass Park. The event will be on
September 15th and 16th, 2017. The City leases the premises to Hollywood Casino and
they have participated in the discussions and are in agreement with allowing the event.
The agreement shall include the following terms: Townsquare Media will pay the City
$1.25 for every ticket sold to the event; Townsquare Media will provide insurance with
the City of Bangor and Hollywood Casino named as additional insured; Townsquare
Media will indemnify and hold harmless the City of Bangor and Hollywood Casino;
Townsquare Media will pay the City any direct costs for fire and police; Townsquare
Media will provide a security deposit.
This item was reviewed and approved at the 2-6-17 Government Operations Committee
meeting.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
Passage
First Reading
Referral
Tracy Willette
Department Head
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City Manager
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Finance Director
City Solicitor
17-079
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Assigned to Councilor Nichols
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement between
the City of Bangor (the "City") and Townsquare Media ("TOWNSQUARE") and HC
Bangor, LLC ("HCB") — Bass Park Infield, Track, and Grandstand.
WHEREAS, Townsquare Media, LLC wishes to use the infield, a portion of the track, and the
grandstand at Bass Park for the Great Maine Barbeque event in September 2017 and
WHEREAS, the City has a lease with GLP Capital, L.P. (Hollywood Casino) for their use of the
track, infield and grandstand; and
WHEREAS, the lease provides that the City may use the grandstand and infield so long as it
does not interfere with GLP Capital, L.P. use of the premises; and
WHEREAS, GLP Capital, L.P. is in agreement with Townsquare Media's request to use the
property for their event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR
THAT
That Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with
Townsquare Meida LLC and HC Bangor, LLC for the use of the infield, a portion of the track,
and the grandstand at Bass Park for a food and music event. The agreement shall include the
following terms: the event shall be on September 15th and 16th, 2017. Those putting on the
event shall have access to the infield, track and grandstand from September 15th to September
16th in order to set up for and clean up after the event; Townsquare Media, LLC will pay the
City $1.25 for every ticket sold to the event; Townsquare Media , LLC will provide insurance
with the City of Bangor and GLP Capital, L.P. named as additional insured; Townsquare Media,
LLC will indemnify and hold harmless the City of Bangor and GLP Capital, L.P.; Townsquare
Media LLC will pay the City any direct costs for fire and police costs Townsquare Media will
provide a security deposit; and such other terms as appropriate. Said agreement shall be in a
final form as approved by the City Solicitor.
IN CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 1.% 2017
CO 17-079
PASSED
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