City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MARCH 1, 2022
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER \s
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Consideration of License Amendment No. 1 between the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for the Docking of a Second Seaport Center in the City Marina.
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ISSUE: Consideration of License Amendment No. 1 between the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Seaport Foundation for the Docking of a Second Seaport Center in the City Marina.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Schedule the proposed License Amendment, Amendment No. 1 (Attachment 1), for public hearing on March 12, 2022; and
2. After the public hearing approve this proposed License Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached License Amendment No. 1 with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation.
BACKGROUND: The Alexandria Seaport Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which was established in 1982 to honor the City's maritime heritage and culture. In 1993, The Alexandria Seaport Foundation 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 Alexandria 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 other four boats were built by...
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