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Committee backs new leases for fall and spring Annapolis boat shows through early 2030s

5781366 · September 18, 2025
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Summary

Annapolis’ Economic Matters Committee gave favorable recommendations to two new calendar-year leases for the fall and spring boat shows, approving flexible terms and rent structures that preserve the city’s revenue share and add clauses to handle construction impacts.

The Economic Matters Committee on Sept. 17 gave favorable recommendations to two new city leases that would govern the fall and spring Annapolis boat shows from 2031 through the mid-2030s.

The committee voted to recommend O-32-25, the lease for the fall boat show, and O-36-25, the lease for the spring boat show, after city staff and show organizers described the agreements as substantially similar to the existing contracts but updated to reflect recent operational experience and ongoing construction near City Dock.

The new leases keep the existing rent structure — a minimum base amount plus a percentage of gross revenues — and maintain the city’s incorporation of fees and annual…

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