10/08/2024 Resolutions 2024-256 RESOLUTION 2024-256
WHEREAS, the City's of Grand Island issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
Management of the Heartland Event Center; and
WHEREAS, two proposals were received; and
WHEREAS, VenuWorks, Inc submitted a proposal which was ranked the highest
by the selection committee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island and VenuWorks are actively negotiating an
agreement for operation of the Heartland Event Center; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement would be effective starting October 1, 2024 and
permitting a three month transition before VenuWorks commences day-to-day operations on
January 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, should negotiations fail, the City will negotiate a contract with the
next highest scoring proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of VenuWorks, Inc is
hereby accepted and approved as the highest ranked proposal submitted, and the City Attorney is
hereby authorized to finalize negotiations with VenuWorks, Inc for the operation of the Heartland
Event Center consistent with the terms of the proposal submitted and other factors deemed to be
in the best interest of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island and to take all other actions necessary
to effect the purpose of this resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, October 8, 2024.
Roger . Ste e, Mayor
Attest:
J Granere, City Clerk