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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a new lease by and between the City of Long Beach and Camp Fire USA, Long Beach Area Council, for a term of 20 years, through June 30, 2027, with two, ten-year options for renewal; and to execute future amendments to extend the lease term. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
Camp Fire USA, Long Beach Area Council (Lessee), has leased approximately seven acres of City-owned property at 7070 E. Carson Street since 1968. The property is used primarily to provide camping, recreational, and educational programs involving community service to over 10,000 youth in the Long Beach area. More than 6,000 of the participants live in the City of Long Beach, with the balance living primarily in southern Los Angeles and northern Orange counties. Camp Fire USA's mission is "to build caring, confident youth and future leaders."
Last fall, Lessee shared their proposal to embark on the rehabilitation of Camp Shiwaka, the Long Beach programming and recreation site. They have hired nationally known architect, Bob Theis, who specializes in the redesign of natural settings and green construction. The design objectives include: (1) increasing property security; (2) shielding noise pollution; (3) adding natural elements for both educational and environmental purposes, such as increased forestation and water features; and (4) increasing accessibility by adding more recreational and storage facilities. An artist rendering of the Camp Shiwaka development project is provided (Attachment A).
The estimated cost of the rehabilitation is $3.3 million. Lessee has synchronized its fundraising strategy with a three-phase development.
· Phase 1 - Security;
· Phase 2 - Camp Infrastructure;
· Phase 3 - Main Building Rehabilitation.
A cost breakdown of each phase is provided (Attachment B).
Members of the Lessee's Fundraising and Community Relations Committee (Committee) have committed to raising $500,000 to $1,000,000 by 2009, and an additional $...
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