City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 21, 2017
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Resolution to Repeal the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board Resolution Numbers 2408, 2420, and 2637. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a resolution to repeal the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board (TFACB) Resolution Numbers 2408, 2420, and 2637 that established the creation of the Board.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council: (1) approve the proposed resolution
(Attachment 4) to repeal the previously approved City Council Resolution Numbers 2408, 2420 and 2637 that established, outlined the roles, responsibilities, and the composition of the TFACB, and (2) indicate City Council's appreciation for dedication and work of the members of the TFACB from its inception in 2011.
BACKGROUND: In 2011, the Torpedo Factory Art Center Board, Inc. (TFACB) was created and charged with responsibility for the management and operational oversight of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. The TFACB was set up as a 501-c-3 non-profit organization with a governance board appointed by City Council.
In September, 2016, the TFACB voted to dissolve itself and its related non-profit organization. Dissolution procedures were started in October, 2016 and the City was notified in March, 2017 that all actions and notifications have been completed.
DISCUSSION: The City began leasing the facility to the TFACB in 2011. The TFACB, in turn, sub-leased space to the Torpedo Factory Artist Association (TFAA), the Art League, and to a restaurant operating a caf? in the building. The TFAA in turn sub-leased the artist studios and galleries. After two one-year renewals, the City's lease with the TFACB (and all sub-leases) expired on June 30, 2016.
In May, 2016, given ongoing governance discussions, the lease between ...
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