HomeMy WebLinkAbout41-25 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Resolution: 41-25
File Number: 2024-001106
POSSIBLE CHANGES TO PROVIDE THE CITY AND CITIZENS USE OF THE PORTER WAREHOUSE
(RESOLUTION):
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT MAYOR RAWN DISCUSS WITH THE WALTON ARTS CENTER
POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE LONG-TERM LEASE TO PROVIDE THE CITY AND CITIZENS SOME USE OF
THE PORTER WAREHOUSE
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has invested substantial sums to preserve and improve the Porter Warehouse in
the last few years; and
WHEREAS, the Porter Warehouse has now been rehabilitated and restored sufficiently to allow its use for citizens and
artists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby requests that Mayor Rawn discuss with
the Walton Arts Center what uses that the City could offer to its citizens and artists in the Porter Warehouse and
whether the long-term lease should be amended to help the City provide such services and access.
PASSED and APPROVED on January 21, 2025
Approved:
E-SIGNED by Molly A. Rawn
on 2025-01-22 17.08.11 GMT
Molly A. Rawn, Mayor
Attest:
E-SIGNED by Kara Paxton
on 2025-01-22 17:29:03 GMT
Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEMO
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS 2024-001106
MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025
TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council
THRU: Kit Williams, City Attorney
FROM: Sarah Moore, City Council Member - Ward 1 Position 2
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT MAYOR RAWN DISCUSS WITH THE WALTON
ARTS CENTER POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE LONG-TERM LEASE TO PROVIDE THE
CITY AND CITIZENS SOME USE OF THE PORTER WAREHOUSE
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT MAYOR RAWN DISCUSS WITH THE WALTON ARTS CENTER POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE
LONG-TERM LEASE TO PROVIDE THE CITY AND CITIZENS SOME USE OF THE PORTER WAREHOUSE
BACKGROUND:
The City of Fayetteville has invested substantial sums to preserve and improve the Porter Warehouse in the
last few years. The Porter Warehouse has now been rehabilitated and restored sufficiently to allow its use for
citizens and artists.
DISCUSSION:
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: Moore Approval (#3) , Agenda Request - Moore (#4)
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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File #: 2024-001106
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Legislation Text
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-8323
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT MAYOR RAWN DISCUSS WITH THE WALTON
ARTS CENTER POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE LONG-TERM LEASE TO PROVIDE THE
CITY AND CITIZENS SOME USE OF THE PORTER WAREHOUSE
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT MAYOR RAWN DISCUSS WITH THE WALTON ARTS
CENTER POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE LONG-TERM LEASE TO PROVIDE THE CITY AND
CITIZENS SOME USE OF THE PORTER WAREHOUSE
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has invested substantial sums to preserve and improve the Porter
Warehouse in the last few years; and
WHEREAS, the Porter Warehouse has now been rehabilitated and restored sufficiently to allow its use
for citizens and artists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby requests that Mayor Rawn
discuss with the Walton Arts Center what uses that the City could offer to its citizens and artists in the
Porter Warehouse and whether the long-term lease should be amended to help the City provide such
services and access.
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Barnes, Stacy
From:
Moore, Sarah
Sent:
Friday, December 20, 2024 9:58 AM
To:
Williams, Kit
Cc:
Barnes, Stacy
Subject:
Re: Resolution to revisit WAC contract
Hi Kit
Thanks for checking in. I was considering one additional passage for this and working on that language but think I am ok
to proceed as is.
Sarah Moore
Fayetteville City Council, Ward 2
sa ra h. m oo re @fayettevi I I e-a r.gov
479.263.6629
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From: Williams, Kit <kwiIlia ms@fayetteville-ar.gov>
Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:35 AM
To: Moore, Sarah <sarah.moore@fayetteville-ar.gov>
Cc: Barnes, Stacy <sbarnes@fayetteville-ar.gov>
Subject: FW. Resolution to revisit WAC contract
Sa ra h,
Today is the deadline day for the tentative agenda. You indicated you wanted this on the January 71h Council
Meeting so today's the day unless you want to walk it onto the Agenda Meeting.
Kit
From: Williams, Kit
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2024 9:31 AM
To: Moore, Sarah <sarah.moore@fayetteville-ar.gov>; Pennington, Blake <bpennington@fayetteville-ar.gov>
Subject: RE: Resolution to revisit WAC contract
Sarah,
Attached please find a proposed resolution asking the Mayor to discuss the City's and citizens' possible use of the Porter
Warehouse with the Walton Arts Center.
Kit
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CivicClerk No.: 2025-1106
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
FOR: Council Meeting of January 7, 2025
FROM: Council Member Sarah Moore
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT MAYOR RAWN DISCUSS WITH THE WALTON
ARTS CENTER POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE LONG-TERM LEASE TO PROVIDE THE
CITY AND CITIZENS SOME USE OF THE PORTER WAREHOUSE
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
Sarah Moore
City Council Mem
Kit Williams
Approved as to f
Date
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