RESOLUTION NO. 5188 NEW SERIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9802 NORTH 59TH AVENUE, GLENDALE, ARIZONA.
Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events
Purpose and Recommended Action
This is a request for the City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a five-year license agreement with the Glendale Arizona Historical Society for the use of the Historic Guest House as its administrative headquarters and museum, in addition to the use of the historic rose garden lawn for weddings.
Background
Sahuaro Ranch Park was purchased by the City of Glendale in 1977. Of the 80 total acres of this public park, approximately 17 acres and 13 original buildings, a rose garden, barnyard and historic orchards are currently registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 9802 N. 59th Avenue, the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area (SRPHA) is open year-round to the public and has become a destination for large cultural events, tours, tractor shows, and wedding ceremonies. It has become so because of the City and community's effort to preserve its historic significance - the SRPHA is one of the Valley's oldest and most treasured cultural assets.
The SRPHA presently functions under the direction of the Department of Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events - Parks Maintenance Division. This stewardship has occurred since the City's acquisition of the property in 1977. At the same time, a large part of the success of the SRPHA can be attributed to the non-profit Glendale Arizona Historical Society (GAHS). For the past 30 years, it has assisted with historic tours, historical displays and educational outreach, has hosted wedding ceremonies in the historic rose garden...
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