1994-12-12 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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. e REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: December 12. 1994 Requested By: Steohen L. Barr Department: Parks & Recreation Report Resolution XXX Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Ordinance No. 2. Recommendation Memorandum from Stephen Barr 3. Concession Agreement with Linda Darnell Witt SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte has negotiated an agreement with Linda Darnell Witt to operate a pier concession at the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier. The City agrees to provide incidental equipment and any major repairs which should prove necessary. The Concessionaire agrees to operate the pier and to charge admission at a rate to be negotiated with the City, which will be comparable to those charged for other similar facilities in the area. The Concessionaire further agrees to make minor repairs and to keep the pier in a neat, clean and sanitary condition. Under the terms of this agreement, and the prior agreement with Harris County, the Concessionaire will receive 1/3 of the gross receipts of pier revenues. The City will receive 1/3 of the gross receipts, and Harris County will receive 1/3 of the gross receipts of the pier revenue after the initial receipts totaling $60,000.00 have been deposited into escrow for future repairs as is required by the agreement with Harris County. Harris County Commissioner'e Court gave it's approval for the proposed agreement at its December 6, 1994 meeting. The agreement is for a term of three (3) years, with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1 ) year terms, unless terminated by either party. Staff recommends the approval of the agreement between the City of La Porte and Linda Darnell Witt for operation of the pier concession at Sylvan Beach Park. Action Required by Council: Approve the concession agreement between the City and Linda Darnell Witt for operation of the pier concession at Sylvan Beach Park. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO Aooroved for Citv Council Aqenda ~~ \; ~ \ '2..,' "l - '\ Y Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager