SUBJECT:
Ordinance approving and authorizing a conveyance by the City to the Houston Downtown Park Corporation (the "Park Corporation") of an easement in certain real property located within the Convention District Garage ( the "Garage") across from the George R. Brown Convention Center.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary)
Ordinance approving and authorizing a conveyance by the City to the Park Corporation of an easement in certain real property located within the Garage under the Discovery Green Park for use by the Park Corporation in its operation and maintenance of Discovery Green Park for the city.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
In connection with the transfer of the Discovery Green Garage to the City of Houston, the Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department informally agreed to allow the Park Corporation to use areas of the Garage for the storage of equipment necessary for he operation of the Discovery Green Park. The purpose of the easement is to formalize that practice between the parties.
The Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department recommends that City Council approve this ordinance conveying an easement to the Park Corporation for these storage areas.