Title
Resolution - A Resolution to Approve 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 the resolution to approve the Development Agreement for Mansfield StarCenter Sports Facility
Recommendation
Approve resolution
Description/History
Dallas StarCenters 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.
The development agreement outlines the scope of the project to include design, development and construction of an in-door skating rink approximately 82,500 square foot facility with two ice surfaces, locker rooms, programing space, viewing area, party and meetings, retail area, concession area, on-site parking and off-site shared parking and infrastructure. The estimated cost of the facility is $15 million and will be publicly bid through the Construction Manager At-Risk delivery method. The construction of the facility will be paid in-part by MPFDC allocating $8.5 million and the General Fund allocating $4.1 million to 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 MPFDC approved the Development Agreement by a 4 - 2 vote at a special meeting on February 4, 2016.
Justification
This facility will add an additional in-door element to the park 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.
Funding Source
MPFDC ½ cent sales tax
General Fund
Prepared By
Shelly Lanners, Deputy City Manager...
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