TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Linda Robb, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Request from Sandpipers for Dedicated Use of a Room at a Discounted Rate at the Senior and Scout Community Center for Ten Years in Exchange for a $50,000 Donation to Friends of the Senior and Scout Community Center (Parks and Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction on the request from Sandpipers for dedicated use of a room at a discounted rate at the Senior and Scout Community Center for a ten-year term, in exchange for a $50,000 donation to Friends of the Senior and Scout Community Center (FSSCC).
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
If the City Council approves the request, $50,000 will be donated by Sandpipers, to the FSSCC, and used to fund contractual obligations for the design phase. In addition to the initial contribution, Sandpipers will pay 50% of the proposed non-profit rental rate for ten years. Using the current proposed non-profit rental rate of $105 per hour, Sandpipers' discounted rental cost for ten years is $9,450 (18 hours/year x $52.50 x 10 years). Sandpipers' rental cost without a discount is $18,900.
BACKGROUND:
At the March 19, 2024 City Council meeting, Mayor Franklin and Councilmember Montgomery requested staff bring this item forward for City Council consideration.
The Sandpipers propose a $50,000 contribution to the FSSCC to name the 2nd Floor Art/Makers Space, in addition to receiving a reduced rental rate. These dollars will be used to fund Friends' contractual obligations for the design phase. All other community based nonprofits in Manhattan Beach were given the opportunity to participate in the project, but only Sandpipers expressed interest. The Sandpipers rental request i...
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