Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: John L. Maltbie, County Manager
Subject: Amendment to the agreement with Maurice Robinson & Associates for services in connection with the potential development of a hotel at the San Mateo County Event Center
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an amendment to the agreement with Maurice Robinson & Associates for services in connection with the potential development of a hotel at the San Mateo County Event Center.
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BACKGROUND:
The County is owner of the approximately 47 acre parcel located at 2495 S. Delaware Street in the City of San Mateo; also known as San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel Number 040-030-220 ("Property"). The Property serves as the San Mateo County Event Center and is managed by the San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association. While the Property hosts regularly scheduled events, including the San Mateo County Fair and Maker's Faire, portions of the Property are underutilized and could support further development.
On February 11, 2016, the County executed an agreement with Maurice Robinson & Associates ("MRA") for services in connection with the potential development of a hotel on the Property. Due to recent development projects in the vicinity of the Property, a hotel on the Property could offer a much-needed regional amenity. As part of the scope of work, MRA will assist the County in the drafting of a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals for hotel developers. MRA will also assist in the evaluation of submitted proposals and interviewing of firms to identify the most qualified developer.
The Agreement was initially for a term to expire on January 31, 2017 and for an amount not to exceed $63,500. On December 16, 2016, County and MRA executed a Second Amendment to the Agreement to extend the term through December 31, 20...
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