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Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-152 authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amended and Restated Facility Use Agreement with the Farmers Branch Community Theatre, Inc. for the utilization of the facility located at 2535 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson
BACKGROUND:
Staff presented a report during the March 5, 2024, Study Session at the request of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jackson. At that time, the Council determined to form an ad hoc committee, which included Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, former Councilmember David Merritt, and City Manager Ben Williamson. The Committee met on March 19, 2024, and discussed the terms of the agreements with the Firehouse Theatre Board of Directors.
On April 2, 2024, the ad-hoc committee shared feedback with the Council, and the Council provided recommendations for updates to the facility use agreement.
On April 16, 2024, staff presented the redlined updates within the updated Firehouse Theatre Facility Use Agreement. The City Council discussed and provided additional direction to staff for updates. Following that direction, those updates were incorporated into the revised Facility Use Agreement and then shared with Firehouse Theatre for their review.
Following the Council's direction, the City Manager worked with the Firehouse Theatre to finalize the agreement's terms. The City's attorney updated the revised and restated facility use agreement, which is attached to this agenda item.
DISCUSSION:
The Council will have an opportunity to discuss and provide direction to the staff regarding Firehouse Theatre's Facility Use Agreement.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2024-152 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2024-152, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Firehouse Theatre Information Memo
2. First Amended and Restated Facility Use ...
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