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Record No: CB 121056    Version: 1 Council Bill No: CB 121056
Type: Council Bill (CB) Status: In Committee
Current Controlling Legislative Body Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee
On agenda:
Ordinance No:
Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a Concession Agreement with Magnuson Brewing, LLC, to occupy and use a portion of the North Shore Recreation Area at Warren G. Magnuson Park to provide food and beverage concessions.
Sponsors: Joy Hollingsworth
Attachments: 1. Att 1 – SPR Magnuson Cafe and Brewery 2025 Concession Agreement, 2. Att 1 Ex A - Point Deed - USA to City 1999, 3. Att 1 Ex B - Magnuson Brewery Legal Description, 4. Att 1 Ex C - Interior Floorplan, 5. Att 1 Ex D - Gross Receipts Definition, 6. Att 1 Ex E - Outdoor Premises, 7. Att 1 Ex F - Public Benefits Plan
Supporting documents: 1. Summary and Fiscal Note, 2. Summary Att A - Property Map and Floor Plan, 3. Presentation
CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a Concession Agreement with Magnuson Brewing, LLC, to occupy and use a portion of the North Shore Recreation Area at Warren G. Magnuson Park to provide food and beverage concessions.
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WHEREAS, The City of Seattle owns certain land totaling 309 acres, obtained from the United States Government, known formerly as Naval Air Station Sand Point (now Warren G. Magnuson Park), deeded to Seattle, Washington, on April 29, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Magnuson Brewing, LLC (Concessionaire) desire to provide diverse and high-quality food and beverage concessions within Warren G. Magnuson Park for the consumption by and benefit of the general public; and
WHEREAS, Concessionaire has provided restaurant service to Warren G. Magnuson Park visitors from the entirety of Building 20 and a portion of the first floor of Building 11 at Magnuson Park (Premises) since 2018; and
WHEREAS, Concessionaire and the City have expressed a desire and believe it is in the best interest to continue to have these services available to the community for the long term; and
WHEREAS, it benefits the City and SPR to lease space in Warren G. Magnuson Park's Building 11 and Building 20 to generate revenue to manage its debt service and building renovation expenses; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing activation of Building 11 and Building 20 in Warren G. Magnuson Park supports the overall mission of SPR in providing a safe, healthy, and thriving public space at the North Shore Recreation Area; and
WHEREAS, the City installed a wheelchair lift in 2024 to satisfy compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to support Concessionaire's ongoing and future operations in Building 20; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Superintendent of ...

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