TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Dr. Douglas J. Hewett, City Manager, ICMA-CM
FROM: Adam Lindsay, Assistant City Manager, ICMA-CM
DATE: December 8, 0225
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Authorize the City Manager, upon Legal approval, to amend the lease with the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Title
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 2
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Goal V: The City of Fayetteville will be a financially sound city providing exemplary city services.
Executive Summary:
The City, starting in 2000, began leasing space to the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at the History Museum at 315 Franklin Street. Distinctly Fayetteville, as it was later rebranded, sent City of Fayetteville formal notification dated October 10, 2025 to terminate their existing lease at the History Museum by no later than December 31, 2025.
Background:
Distinctly Fayetteville merged with Cumberland County Tourism Development Authority in 2025.
Issues/Analysis:
The City receives $11,800 annually from this agreement.
Budget Impact:
$11,800 Annually
Options:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the current lease, upon approval of the City Attorney.
Do not authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the current lease and direct staff to another course of action.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment, as discussed, to the current lease, upon approval of the City Attorney.
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Attachments:
1. Distinctly Fayetteville Lease
2. FACVB History Museum Notification