DATE: October 10, 2018
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Shauna Billingsley, City Attorney
Kristine Tallent, Assistant City Administrator/CFO
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*Consideration of COF Contract No. 2018-0211, Assignment and Assumption of Cool Springs Conference Center with Chartwell Hospitality. (10/23/18 WS)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning the approval of an assignment of the operation of the Cool Springs Conference Center to Chartwell Hospitality.
Background
The City of Franklin and Williamson County are joint owners of the Cool Springs Conference Center. Through an agreement dated October 15, 1997, the owner of the adjoining Cool Springs Marriott Hotel is also operator of the Conference Center. CH Realty has indicated by letter dated October 3, 2018, of their intention to sell the hotel to Chartwell Hospitality. This agreement assigns the operation of the Conference Center to the new owner of the hotel
Financial Impact
There is no adverse financial impact to the City resulting from assignment of the Operating Agreement to the new owner of the Cool Springs Marriott Hotel.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval.