HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2024-01RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY DISCOVERY CENTER
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Town in 2018 was awarded the rare distinction of being designated an
International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark Sky Association.
WHEREAS, the Town is the worlds 17'h International Dark Sky Community.
WHEREAS, the International Dark Sky Discovery Center Board of Directors plans to build a
23,000 sq. ft., nonprofit, STEM science facility, which will include a Dark Sky Observatory,
Hyperspace Planetarium, Inspiration Theater, a Night Sky Experience Exhibit Hall, and an
Einstein Exploration Station and estimated construction cost of approximately $25 million.
WHEREAS, The Observatory will have the largest telescope in the Greater Phoenix Area.
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to enter into a Lease Agreement with the International Dark Sky
Discovery Center to promote and increase economic development and tourism within Fountain
Hills and to obtain such direct benefits and consideration as set forth in the Lease Agreement.
ENACTMENTS:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as
follows:
SECTION 1. The recital above is hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Lease Agreement between the Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town") and the
International Dark Sky Discovery Center ("IDSDC") is hereby approved in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby
authorized and directed to cause the execution of the Lease Agreement and to take all steps
necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this
21 ' day of February, 2024.
(Signatures on the following page)
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
ATTESTED TO:
, Mayor a Linda G. Meraelenhall, Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
a
Rachael Goo . in, To n Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney