LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Ashton J. Hayward, III, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAPPIE JAMES MUSEUM OF PENSACOLA, INC.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Mayor to execute and take all action necessary to enter into a Lease Agreement with Chappie James Museum of Pensacola, Inc. for the operation of a museum commemorating the life of General Daniel “Chappie” James within the General Daniel “Chappie” James Memorial Home site located at 1608-1610 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The General Daniel “Chappie” James Memorial Home site, located within the Eastside Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was donated to the City of Pensacola by the James family. Reuse of this facility is an approved and funded project of the Eastside Redevelopment Area. Two non-profit entities, the “Chappie” James Museum of Pensacola, Inc. and the General Daniel “Chappie” James Summer Flight Academy, Inc., propose to utilize the property for a museum and flight academy.
Renovation of the historic home and construction of additional space at the site is currently underway and expected to be completed in early winter 2017. Upon completion, sufficient space will be available to house both the flight academy and the museum.
PRIOR ACTION:
None.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The lease will generate $100 in annual revenue.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
12/7/2017
STAFF CONTACT:
Eric W. Olson, City Administrator
Brian Cooper, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Lease Agreement with the Chappie James Museum of Pensacola, Inc.
PRESENTATION: No end