HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09 A Resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Vail Recreation District for Dobson ArenaRESOLUTION NO. 9
Series of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF VAIL AND THE VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR THE
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE JOHN A. DOBSON ICE ARENA
WHEREAS, the Town owns the multi-purpose ice facility known as the John A. Dobson
Ice Arena, located at 321 East Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657 (the "Facility");
WHEREAS, the Town is currently undertaking extensive renovations of the Facility as
part of the Town's 2019 Civic Area Plan, with the Town investing over $55 million;
WHEREAS, the VRD is investing over $3.4 million into such renovations;
WHEREAS, the VRD has operated the Facility since 1993 under multiple prior lease
agreements with the Town, most recently the Master Facilities Lease dated July 18, 2008 (the
"Lease"); and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to continue the VRD's operation of the Facility, pursuant
to the terms of the Management and Operating Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference (the e ;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Town Council hereby approves the Agreement, in substantially
the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit A and in a form approved by the Town Attorney
and authorizes the Town Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town
Council of the Town of Vail held this17th day of March 2026.
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Barry Davis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk