STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Arts and Culture
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the Sixth Amendment to the lease agreement with the Dallas Theater Center to (1) extend the term of the agreement through September 30, 2028; (2) continue the implementation of the Equitable Access Plan through the term of the Sixth Amendment; (3) suspend venue rental rates at the level as published for FY 2025; (4) require Dallas Theater Center, at its sole cost, to develop and implement a security plan as approved by the department Director; and (45) for the City to provide direct financial support for the extension of the lease agreement to the Dallas Theater Center to defray increased operating costs resulting from the Equitable Access Plan and the suspension of rental rate increase - Not to exceed $150,000.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
In September 1973, the City entered into a Lease Agreement with the Dallas Theater Center (DTC) relating to the operation of the Kalita Humphreys Theater in William Dean Park. That agreement was first amended on November 17, 1982 (Resolution No. 82-4006) reflecting DTC's option to renew the lease for an additional term of 20 years, thereby, extending the lease to September 26, 2013.
Since the initial agreement, the City has executed five amendments to the contract. The first amendment was executed in 1983 increasing amount of acreage, acknowledging a 20-year renewal option. During this period, the interior of theater and lobby was altered, parking was added, and the Heldt Annex Building was constructed.
The second amendment was executed in 1991 to include the addition of the Heldt Annex Building to the lease agreement. The third amendment was executed in 2019 to include DTC's responsibility to update the Master Plan for the Kalita by the end of 2020...
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