Explanation
Background: This legislation will authorize the Director of Development, with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, to sign a license agreement with the Actor's Summer Theater for use of the Schiller Residence House, Schiller Ampitheater and Concession Structure, located at 1000 City Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43206. Terms of the license shall be for a period of three years with a Renewal Option for an additional three (3) years. The Actor's Summer Theater has been performing theatrical productions at Schiller Park for more than twenty-five (25) years for the community, free of charge. They utilize the Schiller Residence House for office and storage, the Schiller Ampitheater for productions and for storage of stage materials and the temporary concession structure to offer snacks and drinks to the public. Actor's Summer Theater pays $1.00 per year for use of the Residence House in addition to obtaining the necessary permits from the Recreation and Parks Department for use of the Ampitheater and the concession structure.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested as the past lease agreement has expired and to ensure that AST is operating under a license for legal and liability purposes.
Principal Parties:
Actor’s Theatre of Columbus
1000 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206
Attn: Managing Director
Community input/issues: AST has been performing a valuable service for the parks and wider community for three decades and will continue offering that programming under this license.
Benefits to the Public: AST’s ability to expose residents to the arts at no charge is a clear and obvious benefit to the city and wider region.
Area(s) Affected: Schiller Park area and Central Ohio region
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by encouraging passive uses of natural areas, and strengthening partnerships.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Title
To authorize the Director of Development, with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, to enter into a license agreement with the Actor's Summer Theater for use of the Schiller Residence House, Schiller Ampitheater and Concession Structure, located at 1000 City Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43206; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus owns certain real property commonly known as 1000 City Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43206; and
WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Columbus, Ohio, the Director of Development, with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, desires to enter into a lease agreement with Actor's Summer Theater for a period of three (3) years with a three (3) year renewal option; and
WHEREAS, the Actor's Summer Theater has utilized the space at Schiller Park for over twenty-five (25) years performing theatrical productions, providing entertainment and bringing a positive influence to the community at large; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Development, with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, to enter into a license agreement with Actor’s Summer Theater to allow the continued operation of their programs at Schiller Park since the past lease agreement has expired, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Development, with the approval of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, be and hereby are, authorized to enter into their license agreement with the Actor’s Summer Theater in conjunction with AST’s continuing commitment to enhancing the community’s arts appreciation at Schiller Park and the Central Ohio region.
SECTION 2. 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.