25D - AGMT - FOOD CONCESSION AT SAZOO

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2014 TITLE: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH KNOWLWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR FOOD CONCESSION SERVICES AT THE SANTA ANA ZOO CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement amendment with Knowlwood Enterprises, Inc., for a two year extension, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park receives 275,000 visitors annually. To enhance the visitor experience, the Zoo food concession provides a variety of hot and cold meals, beverages, and snack food items. Food concessions are well- received by Zoo patrons, and the Zoo's food concession facility is designed to service customers both inside the Zoo and outside the Zoo. In addition, the Zoo has a large private picnic area and 150 -seat amphitheater that is suitable for private parties up to 500 people. Rental areas are often used for catering private and company picnics and after -hours events operated by the City and Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ). Knowlwood Enterprises, Inc. has provided reasonably priced food concessions for the past three years at the Zoo in a clean, efficient, and respectful manner. The original three -year agreement includes a provision allowing the City to extend the agreement for two additional two -year terms. Under the agreement, the City will continue to maintain the exterior of the facility and pay all utilities, including electricity, water, and gas. Knowlwood Enterprises, Inc. will compensate the City $2,800 per month for the right to operate the facility. 25D -1