HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-09 03-206 ORDERItem No. 03-306
Date: June 9, 2003
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations
with Strategic Management Group (SMG( for the management of the Bangor
Auditorium and Civic Center including associated services in the development
and operation of a new arena and convention center.
Responsible Department: Business and. Economic Development
Commentary: The City has been working through the request for proposal process
for the management of the Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center. The selected fine
would not only be involved in current activities, but could also serve in a consulting
basis for pre -opening services for a new arena and convention center and assist in the
transition to such a facility.
The City received five (5) proposals and selected three (3) qualified companies to make
presentations before staff and Council members. The three (3) companies were Global
Spectrum, Compass Facility Management, and SMG.
Upon review of qualifications and materials, the Business and Economic Development
Committee recommends that the City enter into negotiations with SMG for the
management of the Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center, pre -opening services and
management of the new arena, if constructed. The agreement will be for a teen of
0uee (3) years, with an option for an additional two (2) years at the discretion of the .
City.
Department Head
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T` ^G Assigned to Comcilor Rohmnv ]ene 9. 2003
CITY OF BANGOR
CTRIE.) Order, Authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiation with Strategic Management
Group (SMG) for Me management of the Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center including associated
services in the development and operation of a new arena and convention center.
WHEREAS, R is the deem of the Cry Council to My explore the possibility of engaging private
management for the current Bangor Auditorium and 6vic Center; and -
WHEREAS, private management could play a significant rde in the development of the new Eastern
Maine Arena and Convention Center; and
WHEREAS, SMG provided a proposal that is responsive to the needs associated with the current facilities
and also would provide the Cry with a valuable resource in developing the new Eastern
Maine Arena and Con ientlon Center; and
WHEREAS, SMG has the specific expertise necessary, as shown through their current portdlo of
operations in more than 158 arenas and convention cauers worldwide, to maximize the use
of existing and new facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CRY OF BANGOR THAT
The City Manager's hereby authorized to enter into negotiators; with SMG, Me most QualYled and
respanive proposes, M provide prate management for the Bangor Auditorium and OWc Center antl
the proposed Eastern Maine Ams and Convention Center.
ID CITY COODCfh
lune 9. 2003
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Monsseneot Group(MG) for the Management of
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Iocxnding Associated services in the
Deveinoment and Operation of a Mev Atema and
and Coweatfon Center
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