LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Gerald Wingate
SUBJECT:
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LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY - DOWNTOWN SPORTS COMPLEX
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Council President to prepare a letter of support for the Escambia County - Downtown Sports Complex for delivery to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
As part of the Triumph Gulf Coast request for project submittals, Escambia County has received an unsolicited proposal to establish a public-private partnership for a commercial style development that includes both a multi-use sports tourism venue along with a multi-use event venue. Although not publicly financed, the proposal also includes the development of a hotel, pedestrian plaza, parking solution and various mixed-use commercial parcels. Additional partners include the Pensacola Sports Association.
In accordance with Florida Statute 255.065 the County sought competing proposals for a similar development where an additional proposal was received.
The request being made is for a letter of support for this project without encumbering any City of Pensacola public funds. A presentation will be made by Mr. Jay Patel.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Ancillary to the City if the project is funded through Triumph and completed as a Public-Private Partnership.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Escambia - Downtown - Sports - Complex - Pre-App_20171109
PRESENTATION: Yes