Aurora, Illinois

File #: 14-00382    Version: 1 Name: Two Brothers - RiverEdge Park Amendment
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/9/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/10/2014 Final action: 6/10/2014
Title: A Resolution Authorizing the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Aurora and Two Brothers Roundhouse Inc. for the Main Food Vendor Services at RiverEdge Park Music Garden
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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner

FROM: Stephane A. Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director

DATE: May 9, 2014

SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Aurora and Two Brothers Roundhouse Inc. for the Main Food Vendor Services at RiverEdge Park Music Garden (RiverEdge Park - Main Food Vendor Agreement Amendment - PZ-14.163 - SP - Ward 2)

PURPOSE:
Attached is a resolution authorizing the execution of the first amendment to the Agreement between the City of Aurora and Two Brothers Roundhouse Inc. for the Main Food Vendor Services at the RiverEdge Park Music Garden to provide for a one year extension.

BACKGROUND:
On March 12, 2013, with resolution R13-078, the City of Aurora approved an agreement with the Two Brother's Roundhouse Inc., as the result of a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, to provide the main food vendor services for the inaugural year at the RiverEdge Park Music Garden.

DISCUSSION:
The Music Garden has only been open for one summer season but has already hosted dozens of events and brought over 100,000 people to Downtown Aurora. Two Brothers Roundhouse, the Main Food Vendor at the park, has been a committed partner with the City and ACCA in this endeavor. All parties are excited about continuing the relationship into the 2014 Season with this extension of the Main Food Vendor agreement with Two Brothers Roundhouse.

As with all initiatives, in order to stay successful the partners must be flexible and reactive especially in the initial years to adapt to the market needs and lessons learned. After year-end review, there are some modifications and clarifications to the provisions of the agreement which all involved believe will foster communication, equitable investment, and most importantly provide a more enjoyable experience for the patrons of the venue.

The proposed amendment to the existing agreement would expand the previously approved one-year term for an ...

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