HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-327AUGUST 26, 2008 08-327 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
AS AMENDED
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE ~^in ~x~ri iT~
CONTRACT WITH OSHKOSH AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS
BUREAU FOR MARKETING, BOOKING AND OPERATING THE
CONVENTION CENTER UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PERMANENT
MANAGEMENT IS DESIGNATED
INITIATED BY: CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh is in the process of reconstructing its Convention
Center; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Convention Center depends upon an ongoing effort
to market, book, and manage the Convention Center; and
WHEREAS, the city's agreements with the Park Plaza Hotel and its successor in
interest Bankers Bank to manage and operate the Convention Center were terminated
effective March 15, 2008 due to the reconstruction of the Center; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no formal rate structure by which the city can market
the Convention Center for potential conventions and trade shows; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has indicated its
willingness to assist the city in marketing, booking and operating the Convention Center
until such time that a permanent operator of the Park Plaza Hotel can manage the
Convention Center on the city's behalf;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the Common Council hereby directs the City Manager to negotiate aid
e~ec~te a contract with the Oshkosh Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), which will
designate the CVB as the city's representative to market, book and operate the Convention
Center until such time that a permanent manager is designated.