Resolution 79-23RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
GOVERNMENT FORMS & SUPPLIES 844-224-338 FORM NO 30045
79-23
Resolution No.___ Passed , 20.
ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR
PERFORMING ARTS FACILITIES CONSOLIDATED FINAL
REPORT
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has adopted a strategic framework with the
vision to be the most sustainable, connected and resilient Global City of
Choice; and
WHEREAS, a goal included in the City of Dublin’s strategic framework states
the City will provide, “diverse living, entertainment and_ recreational
experiences that are attractive to all”; and
WHEREAS, the City has commissioned Webb Mgmt to complete a report to
study the feasibility of performing arts facilities in Dublin; and
WHEREAS, Webb Mgmt has completed a consolidated final report analyzing
the feasibility of performing arts facilities in Dublin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
State of Ohio, _ *7 of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1. The Feasibility Study for Performing Arts Facilities Consolidated
Final Report is hereby accepted, attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect upon passage in accordance with
Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this [3% day of (Loveadhie , 2023.
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Clerk of Couftcil
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Megan D. O’Callaghan, PE, City Manager
Date: November 7, 2023
Initiated By: Robert E. Ranc, Jr., Deputy City Manager
Re: Resolution 79-23 – Accepting the Feasibility Study for Performing Arts Facilities
Consolidated Final Report
Background
On August 28, 2023, staff and Duncan Webb, President of Webb Mgmt (Webb) provided Council
an update regarding the performing arts center feasibility study. Mr. Webb presented a draft final
feasibility study report. The report includes a full programming narrative, a model business plan,
an operating pro forma, an economic impact analysis and a critical path plan showing the next
steps and potential timeline for the development of a performing arts center. Council provided
feedback and asked for additional information related to the feasibility study and referred the issue
back to the Community Development Committee (CDC).
At the October 17, 2023 CDC meeting, Webb provided responses to the Council’s feedback and
information request. Specifically, Webb addressed the following Council feedback:
• Concerns regarding the ability of non-profit users to pay rent at a performing arts center.
• A more detailed explanation of revenue categories and how the projections were
calculated, specifically the rental income projection.
• Address the preference expressed by Council members to find private sector champions
(non-profit or for profit) to take the lead on advancing the project.
• The appropriate time to begin design within the critical path plan.
The agenda packet material from the October 17 CDC meeting includes the detailed information
provided by Webb and is included as an attachment for Council’s reference.
Summary
Following a review of the information provided by Webb, the CDC provided a recommendation for
Council to accept the performing arts center feasibility study inclusive of the additional information
provided by Webb. The feasibility study has been updated with the additional information
provided by Webb as follows:
• An explanation of the ability of non-profit users to pay rent – Page 61
• Definitions of earned income categories – Page 64
• Case studies of communities that transitioned performing arts center projects to private
sector leadership – Page 79 – Page 80
• Updated critical path plan – Page 81
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Memo re. Resolution 79-23 – Accepting the Feasibility Study for Performing Arts Facilities Consolidated Final
Report
November 7, 2023
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Additionally, the CDC recommended a discussion of the full Council regarding the appropriate steps
moving forward to identify a private sector project champion(s) as well as potential locations for a
performing arts center.
Recommendation
By a unanimous vote, the Community Development Committee recommends acceptance of the
feasibility study for performing arts facilities consolidated final report. Additionally, the Community
Development Committee unanimously recommends a discussion of the full Council regarding the
appropriate steps moving forward to identify a private sector project champion(s) as well as
potential locations for a performing arts center. Accordingly, the following discussion questions
are provided:
• Does Council wish to address the subjects of identifying a private sector champion(s) as
well as potential locations for a performing arts center together or separately?
• Does the Council wish to address the subject(s) as part of a regular Council agenda, a work
session or at the committee level?
• Does Council wish to address the subject(s) in the near future, or does Council prefer a
different timeline to address the subject(s)?