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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB02-154 Conference Center Committe RecommendationCITY COUNCIL City of McCall AGENDA BILL 216 East Park Street Number AB 02-154 McCall, ID 83638 Date November 14, 2002 ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: Original Agenda Date & Bill No.    Department/Committee/Individual Initials Remarks  ad hoc Conference Center A Mayor / Council    Committee recommendation P City Manager     P Finance Director/City Clerk     R Deputy City Clerk     O Community Development  originator   V Police Chief     A Public Works     L Director of Golf & Parks Operations     COST IMPACT: n/a S Recreation Director    FUNDING SOURCE: n/a  Airport Manager      Librarian    TIMELINE: ASAP  City Attorney      Grant Coordinator    SUMMARY STATEMENT: The ad hoc conference center committee worked with Jinneman, Kennedy, & Mohn (JKM) on the Market and Economic Feasibility Study. The committee reviewed and generally agrees with JKM’s conclusions. The committee has developed a two-part recommendation for the City Council and will present their recommendation. Staff anticipates contracting with JKM or another consultant to assist with the selection process, subsequent negotiations, and project implementation. A total of $10,000 ($3,700 USDA, $1,300 Chamber, and $5,000 City) is available from the USDA grant for this purpose. EDA grant funds may also be available. All contracts with consultants will require future Council action.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Reaffirm the City Council’s commitment to participate, up to and including, partnering in the construction and operation of a conference center. 2. Authorize staff to distribute the Request for Proposals.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  Meeting Date Action  January 10, 2002 Received recommendation from Committee; directed staff to refine costs and identify funding sources.  January 24, 2002 Provide $8,750.00 from the general fund (Mayor & Council’s budget) as a match for the EDA Technical Assistance Grant; direct staff to finalize the scope of work and contract with JKM to conduct a market feasibility study; authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to accept the Grant, if awarded by EDA, and to award a contract to JKM, subject to review by legal counsel.   November 14, 2002 Reaffirm the City Council’s commitment to participate in a Conference Center and authorized the staff to distribute the Request for Proposal.