Title
Agreement with Arizona Department of Economic Security for Cafeteria Services in Phoenix City Hall Building (Ordinance S-47008)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for provision and operation of cafeteria services in Phoenix City Hall. There is no financial impact to the City for this item.
Report
Summary
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §23-504, BEP operators have a priority for merchandising business on State, County, or other local government property for business operations providing cafeteria services. This agreement assigns licensed BEP operator(s) responsibility to operate cafeteria services in full capacity, in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes §23-504, Arizona's "mini-Randolph-Sheppard Act." This agreement is for cafeteria services located in Phoenix City Hall, on the 10th floor.
Contract Term
This contract will have an initial five-year term starting on or about the date of last signature, with two five-year option terms, for a total contract term of 15 years.
Financial Impact
Arizona Revised Statutes §23-504 does not allow a municipality or local government to charge BEP operators rent or other assessments associated with the use or occupancy of space for operation of cafeteria services over the life of the contract.
Location
Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.