TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Dr. Douglas J. Hewett City Manager, ICMA-CM
FROM: Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
Adam Lindsey, Assistant City Manager
DATE: May 27, 2025
RE:
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Authorize the City Manager, upon legal approval, to amend the ground lease with the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 2
b
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, leases the land to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM) Foundation. The land that is leased is currently the location of the ASOM. As part of this agreement, and as consideration for rent, the ASOM Foundation pays 2% of the gross sales from operations, including gift shop, simulator, and theater. This amounts to about $3,000 to $5,000 annually. The ASOM Foundation requests that the City Council amend the lease and eliminate the 2% requirement, in an effort to reduce the operating cost.
Background:
See Summary
Issues/Analysis:
The City receives about $3,000 to $5,000 annually from this agreement. The loss of revenue will not have a significant impact, but may help improve the operations at ASOM.
Budget Impact:
$3,000 - $5,000 Annually
Options:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment, as discussed, to the current ground lease, upon approval of the City Attorney. Or direct staff to another course of action.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment, as discussed, to the current ground lease, upon approval of the City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. 2004 Amended Ground Lease
2. ASMO Request for Relief
3. 2005 Building Proffer
4. Gen. Lindsay Proffer Letter Building to Army