Resolution 18-040 Authorizing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Homer Education and Recreation Complex (HERC)

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

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RESOLUTION 18-040

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE HOMER EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMPLEX (HERC).

WHEREAS, For many years the City Council, Parks Art Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission has discussed and heard public testimony about how to effectively utilize the Homer Education and Recreation Complex building; and

WHEREAS, Suggestions to relieve the City of the burden of maintaining and paying for the building have included leasing the space and selling it; and

WHEREAS, The City won’t be able to fully comprehend what feasible options could available for leasing or selling without seeking input and interest on a wider scale; and

WHEREAS, Issuing an RFP will open the door to potential stakeholders who are interested in investing the building and effective use of the space; and

WHEREAS, If a successful proposal is received and contract is negotiated, revenue from the HERC will be used to pay down the financing of the Police Station building, before going into the general fund.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska hereby authorizes the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Homer Education and Recreation Complex.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that conditions of the RFP may include:

A lessee would be responsible for maintenance, operation, and code compliance
Community Recreation would be allowed to continue to use the facility
A lessee would be responsible for getting Fire Marshall approval for occupancy

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, this ___ day of ___ 2018.

CITY OF HOMER

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BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK

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