O-2010-3264 concession operations at the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier/agreement Linda Darnell

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Julv 26. 20 I 0 Appropriation Requested By: Stephen L. Barr Source of Funds: Department: Parks & Recreation Acc 't Number: Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: -X- Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Ordinance Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: Agreement Budl1eted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte through the Parks & Recreation Department has worked with Linda Witt and the Witt family to provide concession services at the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier since its opening in January 1995. As you may recall, the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in September 2008. The current concession contract with Ms. Witt expired on October 31, 2009 but was not renewed at that time because the pier was inoperative. Now the pier is ready to be operated again. Since the inception of their contract the Witt family has provided reasonable service for patrons of the pIer. The new agreement before you is for a one (1) year term, with a three (3), one (1) year extensions. The concession operation with Linda Witt is in conjunction with the Harris County Agreement for operation of the Bait Camp at Sylvan Beach. Under terms of the Agreement, Ms. Witt pays electrical costs for the pier, and also pays for the Texas General Land Office Coastal Lease fee out of their 1/3 share of the revenues generated. As before, the other 2/3 shares of revenue generation (1/3 City and 1/3 County shares) will go into the escrow fund for repair of catastrophic damage to the pier, and for Sylvan Beach Park improvements. The pier escrow fund has been depleted by the restoration project. It is operated through the City's agreement with Harris County and is adjusted annually for inflation. Once the escrow amount has been reached, at some point in the future, the remainder will be set aside for future improvements for Sylvan Beach. Except for the length of term, the base concession agreement proposed has no major changes from the current Agreement. Staff recommends approval of the proposed Concession Agreement. Action ReQuired bv Council: Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with amell Witt for concession operations at the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier. Ron Bottoms, City Manager 7 4l /to Date