City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 18, 2014
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RASHAD M. YOUNG, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Resolution to Amend the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board and Consideration of a Resolution to Waive Utilities and Rent for FY15. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a resolution to amend the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board to include two additional at-large members which would increase the Board from 13 to 15 members as well as provide the TFACB the opportunity to advise City Council on Board appointment, and consideration of a resolution to waive $137,274 in utility costs and 25,050 square feet of common space rent for FY15.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve an amendment to City Council Resolution 2420 to add two "at-large" members to the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board (TFACB);
(2) Consider a request of the TFACB to provide rent and utility expense relief for FY 2015 in the amount of $137,274.
BACKGROUND:
On May 13, 2014, Eric Walner, Torpedo Factory Chief Executive Officer, and members of the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board (TFACB) were invited to give a work session presentation to the City Council about the future of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. At the conclusion of the TFACB presentation, Council requested the issues of Board composition and funding support raised by Mr. Walner and the TFACB in their presentation be docketed for Council discussion and consideration.
Torpedo Factory Art Center Board Composition
In 2010 City Council adopted a resolution that established the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board (TFACB) which is charged with the responsibility for management and operational oversight of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
The TFACB currently consists of 13 voting members, eleven members appointed ...
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