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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090506 Lic Agmt Bowers Museum for KidseumREQUEST FOR AGENCY ACTION AGENCY BOARD MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 TITLE: LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BOWERS MUSEUM FOR KIDSEUM EXECUTE E DIRECTOR RECOMMENDED ACTION AGENCY SECRETARY USE ONLY: MOfTOn/; C�lUalev APPROVED IZ As Recommended 7 v ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2 n Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Direct the Agency General Counsel to prepare and authorize the Executive Director to execute a License Agreement with the Bowers Museum Corporation for Operation of The Children's Museum Center ( Kidseum). DISCUSSION In January 1994 the Redevelopment Agency authorized the acquisition of property for the Children's Museum Center. The License Agreement entered into on June 20, 1994, for the occupancy and use of the premise has expired. Kidseum is a multi -use, comprehensive environment for learning which addresses the needs of the community. The primary focus is pre- school and early primary age children. Current programs consist of music, art and storytelling. Hours of operation are concurrent with the Bowers Museum. The facility will also be used for Scout merit -badge classes and "Bridges to Understanding" computer labs. In addition, space will be available for docent training, teacher workshops, and public meetings. The proposed agreement will have a 10 -year term. 4 -1 License Agreement with Bowers Museum for Kidseum September 5, 2006 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. `�K" W, fO A)C(-A Nancy T. Edwards Assistant Director Community Development Agency SGH /VU /SG /mlr H: \ACTIONS \2006 CRA \LicenseAgreeKidse= 9- 5- 06.doc 4 -2