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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, formerly known as Spectacor Management Group, for the completion of certain capital improvement projects at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center located at 300 East Ocean Boulevard. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On June 7, 2011, the City Council appropriated $18 million from Tidelands Measure D oil revenue for high priority capital projects, which included $3 million for the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (Center). The FY 12 Budget includes an additional $2 million of Tidelands Measure D oil revenue funding for the Center, for a total of $5 million in improvements that are anticipated to be completed by December 2012.
Despite a highly competitive market, the Center has established itself as a solid convention, meeting and special events venue, and an important destination for visitors in Southern California. Therefore, it is vital to maintain and upgrade these facilities to meet current and anticipated future customer needs. The Center’s success in hosting various high-profile events, such as the TED Conference, can be directly linked to the Center’s ability to position itself as a contemporary and attractive event location.
The capital improvements to be completed by December 2012 under this Supplemental Agreement generally include:
Mechanical Upgrades (Approx. $2,925,000):
Replacement of original hot and cold-water delivery system piping
Replacement of original hot and cold air ventilation system
Installation and upgrade of Fire Life Safety system in Arena
Replacement of old trash compactors
Redesign Terrace Theater fountain system
Replacement of Terrace Theater fountain pump system
Replacement and modification of Arena sewer lines system
Install security cameras in parking garages
Replacement of kitchen equipment
Replacement of heating, cooling and ve...
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