016 of 2022 - Joint Ceremonial Resolution Establishing a new Ballpark Legacy lease with the Sale Lake Bees ProfessSAL L E CIT CORPOR ION
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A JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NEW BALLPARK LEGACY
LEASE WITH THE SALT LAKE BEES PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
FRANCHISE
WI-lEREAS, Salt Lake City municipal government is committed to promoting the general
welfare of its residents and visitors by providing wholesome recreational and
entertainment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City has a rich baseball history where enthusiasts have gathered on
the current site for over 100 years to participate in our national pastime, while
supporting home teams known as the Giants, Angels, Gulls, Trappers, Buzz,
Stingers, and Bees; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City municipal government owns the baseballfacility, known as
Smith's Ballpark, on real property also owned by the City, that has been
nationally recognized as, "The Best View in Baseball"; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is one of only 30 Triple-A (AAA) baseball communities in the
nation and professional baseball is a distinguishing component of the city's
character; and
WHEREAS, Smith's Ballpark is a unique neighborhood anchor in addition to being a
regional destination that provides economic benefits to the community and its
residents, improves and promotes tourism and enhances the tax base of Salt
Lake City, Salt Lake County, and the State of Utah; and
WHEREAS, the Ballpark community serves as a microcosm of Salt Lake City, where this
great open space is integrated into the urban environment that includes single-
family homes, apartments, transit, restaurants, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the candid acknowledgment of this history is necessary if we, as a nation, state,
or city, are successful in our effort to build a truly equitable community that
exemplifies and promotes the fundamental American values of freedom,
diversity, equality, liberty, andjustice; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake Bees have provided responsible management of the facilities at
Smith's Ballpark and have actively demonstrated their core values of integrity,
hard work, stewardship, and service with world-class leadership throughout
the lease partnership: and
WHEREAS, the historic Ballpark neighborhood is on the cusp of significant new investment
and transformation for the ongoing benefit of residents, visitors, and a
continuing baseball legacy; and
WI'1EREAS, the current contractual lease agreement is set to expire on September 30, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, a new contractual lease agreement would provide a vital foundational
framework that aspires to weave together the long-term needs of the team, the
fans, and the community; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide clarity to all parties, and to ensure proactive and effective
facility management, renovation opportunities, and continuous baseball
operations, the City Council seeks to provide support and general direction to
the City Administration.
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
That the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City herby authorize the City
Administration to enter into good-faith and mutually beneficial negotiations with the
Salt Lake Bees on a Legacy Lease Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the City Administration consult all relevant and recently completed planning
documents,facility condition assessments, and professional standards as outlined by
Major League Baseball in the creation of a sustainable and synergistic lease agreement
with a corresponding renovation plan.
Adopted this ___ day of June 2022
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
Darin Mano, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
C&e:
Alejandro Puy
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
Ana Valdemoro~
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
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Daniel Dugan, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
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Vidoria Petro-Eschler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
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Chris Wharton
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
Amy Fowt.er
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven