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 Deve...
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