COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT: Request by Boston Whaler
DEPARTMENT: Administration
SUMMARY: In September 2022, the Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Boston Whaler to allow the construction of a modular building on their property. They refer to the building as their Customer Experience Center. Their original plan was to use this building temporarily until they could construct a permanent building meeting all of the city’s Land Development Codes. The current building is allowed to stay for a term of two (2) years, or until November 2024.
As we all know, the economy for many industries is not as robust as it was in 2022 and Boston Whaler is feeing this pinch as well. To that end, they are asking to be allowed to extend the MOU from November 2024 through November 2029 in hopes the economy will improve over this time. They still want to construct a more permanent structure for the future.
BUDGETED ITEM: N/A
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the extension of the Boston Whaler MOU through November 2029.