City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2020
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Five-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 five-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 and schedule the proposed five-year License Agreement (attached) for public hearing on December 12, 2020, and after the public hearing approve this proposed five-year License Agreement; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached five-year License Agreement with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation.
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.
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 worked with more than 100 City youth including at-risk youth from the Court Services Unit Day Reporting Program. Since opening the Maritime Heritage Center, seven boats have been built by youth programs. Three of these boats were built by youth apprentices and volunteers. The o...
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