HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18546: AN INCREASE IN THE DAILY RENTAL RATES FOR THE ROBERT A. "BOB" BOWERS CIVIC CENTER Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Robert A. "Bob"Bowers Civic Center
TO: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager
FROM: Adam J. Saunders, Civic Center Director
DATE: 9/10/14
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. P.R. #18546
RECOMMENDATION
The Civic Center Department recommends the City Council's approval to the recommendation
made by the Civic and Activity Center Commission as it relates to the daily rental rates of the
Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center. The Civic and Activity Center Commission recommends
an increase in the daily rental rate for the entire building from $900.00 to $1250.00, Hall A from
$700.00 to $900.00 and the Mini-Halls (B, C, D, and E) from $250.00 to $350.00.
BACKGROUND
The rental rates at the Civic Center have not been increased in ten years or more. The Robert A.
"Bob" Bowers Civic Center rental rates are lower than area rental venues and those of similar
size and type in the state. The increase to the proposed levels will bring it in line with most
buildings, and still be less than many, in the area and state.
BUDGETARY AND FISCAL EFFECT
None
STAFFING EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
The Civic Center Department requests City Council's approval to the recommendation made by
the Civic and Activity Center Commission as it relates to the daily rental rates of the Robert A.
"Bob" Bowers Civic Center. The Civic and Activity Center Commission recommends an
increase in the daily rental rate for the entire building from $900.00 to $1250.00, Hall A from
$700.00 to $900.00 and the Mini-Halls (B, C, D, and E) from $250.00 to $350.00.
PR 18546
P. R. NO. 18546
9/10/14 AS
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE DAILY
RENTAL RATES FOR THE ROBERT A. "BOB" BOWERS CIVIC
CENTER.
WHEREAS, the Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center daily rental rates are lower than
area rental venues and those of similar size and type in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the daily rental rates for the Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center have not
been increased in ten years or more; and
WHEREAS, the Civic and Activity Center Commission recommends an increase of the
daily rental rates of the entire building from $900.00 to $1,250.00, Hall A from $700.00 to
$900.00, and the Mini-Halls (B, C, D, and E) from $250.00 to $350.00; and
WHEREAS, the increase to the proposed levels will bring it in line with most buildings,
and still be less than many, in the area and Texas.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the
recommendation made by the Civic and Activity Center Commission as it relates to daily rental
rates at the Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center.
Section 3. That, the City Council deems it is in the best interest of the City to
approve and authorize the increase in rates as recommended.
Section 4. That, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes
of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of September, 2014, A.D., at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers: ,
PR 18546
NOES:
Deloris Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APP --R O//VED S Tg_FORM:
Valecia Tizeno, Ci',Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
John A. Comeaux, P.E.,
Interim City Manager
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