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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for a Supplemental Agreement to Management Agreement No. 21667 with SMG, a Pennsylvania joint venture, for the completion of certain capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center located at 300 East Ocean Boulevard, in the amount of $2,150,000. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On April 20, 2017, the State Lands Commission (SLC) approved $1,465,000 in funding for projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (Center). These expenditures were previously approved and appropriated by the City Council on June 16, 2015 and September 13, 2016. Additionally, an expenditure increase notification in the amount of $685,000 was presented to SLC, and was approved and appropriated by the City Council on May 23, 2017. The projects proposed for this total appropriation of $2,150,000 include the following:
Fountain Repairs/Enhancements (approximately $1,500,000):
As part of the continuing effort to enhance the overall experience for guests at the Center, and to further enhance the appearance and marketability of the facility, significant repairs/upgrades are planned for the fountain located in the Terrace Theater Plaza. These improvements will include specialty lighting and dynamic fountain elements.
Terrace Theater Plaza Sound and Lighting (approximately $300,000):
To complement the fountain repairs/enhancements, light and sound systems will be integrated into the surrounding Terrace Theater Plaza. These systems will further enhance this marquee location and provide capability to integrate into current and future Center-wide improvements.
Seaside Way General Improvements (approximately $225,000):
Additional lighting, sound equipment, furniture, replacement doors, replacement windows, concrete repairs, and completion of restroom upgrades are needed to address aging facilities. These improvements will enhance the gue...
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