HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupporting the Second interim agreement for operation of the College Football Hall of FameRESOLUTION
3672-06
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
November 27,
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President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
November 28,
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SUPPORTING THE
SECOND INTERIM AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF THE COLLEGE
FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
WHEREAS, the College Football Hall of Fame, located in South Bend, Indiana, has
proven to be a recognized national attraction and has enhanced the image of South Bend in the
national sports scene; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend entered into an original agreement ("Original
Agreement") with the National Football Foundation ("NFF"), dated July 16, 1993, for the
ongoing operation of the College Football Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, the City and the NFF subsequently entered into a five year Interim
Agreement, effective January 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2006, the City of South Bend entered into a Second Interim
Agreement ("Second Agreement") for operation of the College Football Hall of Fame in South
Bend, Indiana for the term January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Second Agreement preserves the City's partnership with NFF for the
operation of the College Football Hall of Fame, which has encouraged growth and development
in downtown South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Second Agreement continues to look to non-property tax revenue to
support operations of the Hall and has met an objective of the City to reduce dependence of the
College Football Hall of Fame upon funds from the Professional Sports Development Fund
(PSDF); and
WHEREAS, the Second Agreement is in South Bend's overall best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. The Second Interim Agreement for operation of the College Football Hall of
Fame in South Bend, Indiana is in the best interests of the City of South Bend and is endorsed
and supported by this Council.
Section II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
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TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred:
BILL NO.
06-131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
SUPPORTING THE SECOND INTERIM AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION
OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME {N SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion, this bill
is being recommended to the full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Karen L. White
Chairperson
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
November 2I , 2006
Timothy Rouse, President
South Bend Common Council
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 4`~' Floor
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Presi ouse: (/ `M
In light of discussions we have had concerning the management and operations of the
College Football Hall of Fame, I am submitting to the Council a Resolution asking for support
and endorsement of the Second Interim Agreement. With recent speculation that the NFF may
desire to move the Hall to Texas, I believe it is important to send a positive message that we
want the Hall to stay in South Bend. It has been a positive addition to downtown and has helped
to spur other private investment. It has never been my intention to undercut the Council's
responsibility or authority to appropriate necessary funds. I will include broader Council
participation in the negotiation of any future agreements.
I will be the presenter for this Resolution and ask your support.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Luecke _~,..,~
Mayor
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