Fiscal Note
This resolution authorizes an agreement with Pontoon Porch LLC for use of a City pier In Law Park. The agreement is not finalized; however, the draft agreement includes a provision for the User to pay the City an annual docking fee. Parks staff estimate that the fees will be $4,500 in 2013, $8,500 in 2014, and a 10% increase in each year for 2015, 2016, and 2017 should it be renewed.
Repairs and modifications to the existing piers will be at the sole cost of the operator. Trash and recycling removal is the sole responsibility of the operator.
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Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Pontoon Porch LLC regarding the use of a City pier in Law Park for the operation of a pontoon rental business.
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison Parks Division maintains numerous piers and boat launches throughout the City that provide residents and visitors access to the City's lakes and waterways; and,
WHEREAS, Pontoon Porch LLC is a private business that offers rentals of a barge for large group outings on Lake Monona; and,
WHEREAS, Pontoon Porch LLC approached the Parks Division about the possibility of Pontoon Porch LLC using a City pier as a base of operations for its pontoon rental business; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Parks Commissioners has expressed that it would support the use of a non-boat launch pier in a City Park by Pontoon Porch LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement with Pontoon Porch LLC to use a designated pier at Law Park to pick up and drop off passengers for its rental business, subject to terms and conditions as approved by the Superintendent of Parks and the City Attorney.