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Commission extends Old Town Pickers lease at Riverwalk Marina for six months
Summary
The commission approved a six-month extension of Old Town Pickers' lease to continue Riverwalk Marina store and warehouse operations under the existing lease terms; staff said the extension allows time for selecting a new operator.
The Augusta City Commission approved a six-month extension of the lease between Augusta and Old Town Pickers for operations of the Riverwalk Marina store and warehouse, maintaining the current monthly rent structure under an amended lease dated Feb. 1, 2025.
Why it matters: Parks and Recreation staff told commissioners the extension was needed because a new marina operator is not yet ready to assume operations. Maintaining the existing operator for six months preserves continuity of services at the Riverwalk Marina while procurement and transition work continue.
Staff explanation and rationale: A Parks and Recreation representative said the current operator agreed to remain for an additional six months under the same lease terms because the bid process for a new operator had not been completed. Attorney Madden/Matten read the item into the record for the body.
Vote and procedure: The motion to approve the six-month extension was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Guilfoyle and seconded by Commissioner Tina Slindak. The chair and clerk characterized the vote on the floor as unanimous, and the measure was approved.
Next steps: The extension runs under the terms of the amended lease; staff will proceed with operator selection and related procurement and report back to the commission as appropriate.
