City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Renewal of a Three-Year License Agreement with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for Docking the Maritime Heritage Center at its Present Location at the Alexandria City Marina.
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ISSUE: City Council consideration of a renewal of a three-year license agreement with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for docking the Maritime Heritage Center at its present location at the Alexandria City Marina.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Receive this report recommending renewal of a three-year license agreement with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for docking the Maritime Heritage Center at its present location at the Alexandria City Marina; and
2. Schedule this proposed three-year license agreement for public hearing on Saturday, September 16, 2017, and after the public hearing is concluded authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year license agreement with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for docking the Maritime Heritage Center at its present location at the Alexandria City Marina.
BACKGROUND: The Alexandria Seaport Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which was established in 1982 to honor the City's maritime heritage and culture. In 1993, ASF shifted its focus to serving at-risk youth through adult mentoring, project based learning and the building of wooden boats.
DISCUSSION: The Alexandria Seaport Foundation has operated the Maritime Heritage Center in the City Marina since January 1, 1999. The Seaport Foundation has offered classes and workshops for youth and adults on ship building and related maritime activities, and featured programs on the City's maritime history.
Through the programs offered at the center, the Seaport Foundation has wo...
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