Resolution 19-006(A) Issuing a Request for Letters of Interest for Tenants to Occupy HERC 1

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

Aderhold/Erickson

RESOLUTION 19-006(A)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, ISSUING A REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR TENANTS TO OCCUPY THE HOMER EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMPLEX (HERC 1)

WHEREAS, The City has discussed and heard public testimony about how to effectively utilize the Homer Education and Recreation Complex (HERC 1) building for many years; and

WHEREAS, The City will not be able to fully comprehend what feasible options could be available for the facility without seeking input and interest on a wider scale; and

WHEREAS, Gathering letters of interest from interested parties will open the door to determining effective use of the space and to seeking potential stakeholders who are interested in investing in the building as third party property managers; and

WHEREAS, City of Homer Community Recreation will submit a letter of interest detailing their needs as a tenant of HERC 1 to ensure the recreational needs of residents are taken into consideration. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska hereby issues a request for letters of interest for HERC 1.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the letter of interest should include:
• The space needs of the tenant
• How the space will be used by the tenant including time of day
Allow for Community Recreation Activities

• How much a tenant is able to pay for space on a monthly basis
• What improvements to the space would be necessary for tenant to occupy the space
• If/how much tenant would be willing to contribute in capital costs to improvements
• How long of a lease tenant would be willing to commit to

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the letters of interest are due to the City Clerk by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in order to be included in the City Council packet for the February 25, 2019 City Council meeting. At that time City Council will hold a 4:00 pm worksession to discuss:
• Results of the request for letters of interest
• What the City of Homer is willing to contribute to capital improvements to HERC 1 for occupancy by tenant(s)
• Developing a Request for Proposal for a third party to manage HERC 1, including performing any necessary improvements required for occupancy. Letters of interest will be included as informational materials to help the RFP respondent develop a successful proposal.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the intent of City Council is to follow up the February 25, 2019 worksession with a Resolution at the March 11, 2019 regular City Council meeting issuing a Request for Proposal for a third party property manager to lease the property and manage any subleases.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, this 28th day of January, 2019. 

CITY OF HOMER

KEN CASTNER, MAYOR

ATTEST:
 
MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK
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