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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane A. Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: June 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Civic Center Authority Regarding the Management of RiverEdge Park and John C. Dunham Pavilion
PURPOSE:
Attached is a resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) to provide clarification and revise the budgeting procedures for the maintenance allocation for RiverEdge Park.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), approved on August 28, 2012, with resolution R12-222, regarding the facility operations at the City's RiverEdge Park Music Garden and John C. Dunham Pavilion.
On, March 12, 2013, with resolution R13-069 the City of Aurora approved the first amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement which added Section 27 with provisions regarding Facilities, Equipment and Furnishings. On August 13, 2013, with resolution R13-234, the City approved the second amendment extending the term of the agreement for an additional three (3) years with the extended term ending on February 1, 2017. On September 9, 2014, with resolution R14-232, the City approved the third amendment to provide for reimbursement for capital expenditures and the ability to request an end of season financial reconciliation.
A facility such as RiverEdge Park was a new endeavor for both the City and ACCA. The Agreement has been a living document with both parties being flexible and reactive to adapt to the market needs and lessons learned in order for the park to meet the expectations of the community. The current Agreement includes the 2016 Season. We will incorporate these experiences into the re-negotiated Agreement to begin with the 2017 sea...
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