SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL - Record No: Res 31764

• Record No: Res 31764
• Version: 2
• Type: Resolution (Res)
• Status: Adopted
• Current Controlling Legislative Body: City Clerk
• On agenda: 8/14/2017
• Title: A RESOLUTION related to the redevelopment of KeyArena into a first-class, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose entertainment and sport center (the "Arena") at Seattle Center; supporting The City of Seattle negotiating with Oak View Group, LLC (OVG) regarding the possible redevelopment and operation of the Arena at Seattle Center; and requesting the Mayor to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with OVG for the City Council's consideration and action.
• Sponsors: Debora Juarez, Bruce Harrell
• Supporting documents: 1. Proposed Substitute (added; 8/14/17), 2. Summary and Fiscal Note, 3. Signed Resn_31764, 4. Affidavit of Publication

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/18/2017	2	City Clerk	attested by City Clerk
8/18/2017	2	Mayor	Signed
8/18/2017	2	Mayor	returned
8/16/2017	2	City Clerk	submitted for Mayor's signature
8/14/2017	1	City Council	adopted as amended	Pass
8/14/2017	1	Select Committee on Civic Arenas	discussed
8/7/2017	1	City Council	referred
8/4/2017	1	Council President's Office	sent for review
8/4/2017	1	City Clerk	sent for review

CITY OF SEATTLE
RESOLUTION __________________
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A RESOLUTION related to the redevelopment of KeyArena into a first-class, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose entertainment and sport center (the "Arena") at Seattle Center; supporting The City of Seattle negotiating with Oak View Group, LLC (OVG) regarding the possible redevelopment and operation of the Arena at Seattle Center; and requesting the Mayor to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with OVG for the City Council's consideration and action.
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WHEREAS, on January 11, 2017, the City's Office of Economic Development released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the possible redevelopment of KeyArena; and
WHEREAS, the City's RFP included the following seven objectives related to the project: (1) develop a world-class sports and entertainment arena, (2) integrate with Uptown's Urban Design Framework, (3) include minimal City financial participation in capital development, (4) include minimal City financial participation in ongoing operations, (5) address transportation impacts, (6) treat neighbors and impacted workers equitably, and (7) contribute to Seattle Center's vibrancy; and
WHEREAS, the City has created a thorough approach for evaluating proposals submitted in response to the RFP as outlined herein: (1) Community Advisory Panel comprised of community leaders to review proposals and offer advice and observations on strengths and areas of concern; (2) City Staff Review Teams to provide detailed analysis of the proposals as they relate to the RFP and the City's objectives; (3) Executive Review Team to evaluate the City Staff Review Team recommendations, as well as feedback from the Community Advisory Panel; and (4) Mayor's review of the recommendations of the City Staff Review Team; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the Mayor has selected the proposal submitted by Oak View Group, LLC as the preferred proposal for the possible redevelopment of KeyArena; and
WHEREAS, Council will retain an independ...