HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/2005 Blue Sheet Purchase of a Covered Rodeo Arena
TOWN COUNCIL
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OWN OF ARANA
MEETING
INFORMATION
MEETING DATE:AGENDA ITEM:K.2
December 6, 2005
TO:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM:
Michael A. Reuwsaat, Town Manager
AGENDA TITLE:Discussion/Direction: Purchase of a Covered Rodeo Arena
DISCUSSION
The Town of Marana is committed to maintaining its agricultural and western heritage. One of
the ways the Town continues to keep this commitment has been to establish the Western
Heritage Rodeo Arena located just east of the Marana Middle School. This facility hosts many
weekly equestrian events for many Marana residents, whether they be adult or youth oriented
activities.
Recently, Town staff became aware of the availability of a 110-foot by 300-foot covered arena in
the Scottsdale area from an equestrian facility which is being converted into residential
development. Town staff, Council Member Tim Escobedo and Planning and Zoning
Commissioner, Jon Post, visited the site this weekend and found this facility to be in excellent
shape, capable of being relocated to Marana for Town use. A covered arena will extend the use
of the existing outdoor arena and should increase the number and type of events by promoting
the same.
Busby Metal, Inc., the owner of the covered arena, is requesting $242,000 to purchase the
covered arena, to dissemble it, transport it and reassemble it at a site of the Town’s choice. A
new facility of this type is estimated to cost over $800,000. Staff anticipates that the arena will
be erected on the Martin Farm property, which the Town is currently negotiating to acquire from
the City of Tucson. Site work including the construction of foundations, will be required to erect
the arena, the cost of which is estimated to be around $50,000.
Staff requests permission to purchase this facility immediately while the opportunity is available,
and then work with the private sector for donations to assist in recovering as much of the full
cost as possible. Funding is projected to come initially from the Town’s reserve fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends authorization to purchase the covered arena for $242,000.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to authorize staff to purchase the covered arena from Busby Metal, Inc., for $242,000.
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