Explanation
Background
The Scioto Mile Park includes a 3200 sq. ft. restaurant located in Bicentennial Park with both indoor and outdoor dining. This restaurant is scheduled for completion and an opening to coincide with the opening of the park in July of 2011. The city along with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) solicited proposals for the operations of the restaurant. Two proposals were received and reviewed by a committee of Recreation and Parks staff, City Attorneys office, Finance and Management office and CDDC. The committee has recommended KA Restaurant Concepts, LLC be awarded the lease for the operation of the facility. The lease will be for a three (3) year initial term with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional three (3) year terms and the operator will pay a percentage of the gross revenues as rent.
Emergency action is requested so that occupancy can be put under a lease for legal and liability purposes.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a lease agreement with KA Restaurant Concepts, LLC. for the operation of a 3200 sq. ft. upscale restaurant in Bicentennial Park being developed as part of the Scioto Mile Park; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus owns certain real property commonly known as Bicentennial Park, located at 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215; and
WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Columbus, Ohio, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to enter into a lease agreement with the Columbus Brewing Company in accordance with Section 329.29.1 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, for a period of three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department, in that is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into a lease agreement with the Columbus Brewing Company so that occupancy can be put under a lease for legal and liability purposes thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to execute those documents approved by the City Attorney Office, necessary to enter into a lease agreement by and between the City of Columbus, Ohio and KA Restaurant Concepts, LLC for lease of a 3200 sq. ft. restaurant located in Bicentennial Park with both indoor and outdoor dining.
Section 2. That this lease agreement complies with Section 329.29.1 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959.
Section 3. That the terms and conditions of the lease shall be approved in form by the City Attorney's office and shall include the following:
a). That the lease shall be for a period of three (3) years, with renewal terms as approved by the Columbus recreation and Parks Department.
b). That the Lessee shall pay a percentage of the gross revenues as rent for the purpose of operating the restaurant.
c). Such other terms and conditions as are required and/or approved by the City
Attorney's office.
Section 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.