2007/06/20 Council Agenda Packet

ORDINANCE NO. 849-82 AN ORDINANCE establishing a method of operation for the Everpark Garage. WHEREAS, RCW 35.86.040 authorizes cities to establish by ordinance the method of operation of off-street parking; and WHEREAS, City Council has decided for purposes of the Everpark Garage that it will not establish a parking commission, nor operate off-street parking with City staff; and WHEREAS, City Council has decided that Everpark Garage shall be operated through a management agreement with a private operator, or through a lease agreement; and WHEREAS, the Everpark Garage is an off-street parking facility open to the general public to serve civic center purposes; and WHEREAS, City Council finds that it is not necessary to follow formal bid procedures in selecting a private operator for a management agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: The Everpark Garage shall be operated by a private operator through a management agreement or through a lease agreement executed with the City. Section 2: The management agreement and the lease shall be for a term not to exceed three (3) six (6) years. Section 3: The City shall seek proposals from private operators. If no proposal is received for the operation of Everpark Garage, or if the proposals received are not satisfactory, the City may negotiate with a private operator for the operation of the facility. Section 4: The City Council Finance and Budget Committee shall develop procedures to be followed in obtaining and reviewing the proposals. Once the proposals have been reviewed, those deemed most satisfactory shall be presented to City Council for final selection and award. City Council shall award the proposal contingent upon the City and the private operator executing a formal agreement. Section 5: The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.