Title
Consider an Amendment to the Development Agreement for Mansfield StarCenter Sports Facility between the City of Mansfield, the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation and DSE Hockey Centers, L.P.
Requested Action
Consider Approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement for Mansfield StarCenter Sports Facility
Recommendation
Approve Agreement Amendment
Description/History
In 2015, Dallas StarCenter’s representatives contacted the City to discuss the possibility of creating a public/private partnership for the construction and operation of a sports facility called Mansfield StarCenter Sports Facility. This facility will add an additional indoor element to our parks and recreation system that could operate year-round focusing on ice hockey leagues and tournaments and ice dancing. This facility will provide sports opportunities to our local youth and adults as well as out-of-town visitors. An economic and feasibility study was conducted on this project by Conventions Sport and Leisure, International.
Construction is being completed through the Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) delivery method. Pete Durant and Associates, Inc. was awarded the CMAR contract by City Council at their July 11, 2016 meeting. Magee Architects, L.P. is providing the architectural services for the project.
The facility will be built on City-owned land and will be a public facility. DSE Hockey Centers, L.P. will operate the facility through a lease and operating agreement between the City and DSE Hockey Centers L.P.
The development agreement outlines the scope of the project to include design, development and construction of an indoor skating rink approximately 82,500 square foot facility with two ice surfaces, locker rooms, programming space, viewing area, party and meeting space, retail area, concession area, on-site parking and off-site shared parking and infrastructure.
Justification
At the request of DSE Hockey Centers L.P., the opening date of the facility has been changed from September 1, 2017 to September 1, 2018. The proposed amendment to the development agreement adjusts sections affected by this date change. This amendment was approved with a vote of 5-1 at the July 20, 2017 MPFDC board meeting.
Funding Source
MPFDC ½ Cent Sales Tax
General Fund
Prepared By
Shelly Lanners, Deputy City Manager
Shelly.Lanners@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-276-4265