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Commission approves rooftop paddle center franchise with beer‑and‑wine restriction
Summary
The Commission authorized a franchise and comprehensive agreement for a rooftop paddle facility on the municipal parking garage, adding a modification limiting alcohol service to beer, wine and champagne; council also confirmed monthly and annual reporting and audit rights in the agreement.
The City Commission voted to authorize a franchise and comprehensive agreement allowing SoMe Paddle Center LLC to operate a paddle facility on the rooftop of the municipal parking garage.
The ordinance considered technical and contractual changes since first reading, including cancellation‑for‑convenience windows and reporting requirements. Commissioners pressed for audit and monthly reporting to verify revenue‑share calculations; the city attorney confirmed monthly and annual reporting requirements and a rolling true‑up mechanism for revenue owed to the city.
Commissioner Rodriguez and others also voiced concern about alcohol service affecting nearby restaurants. The Commission amended the proposed authorization on the record, limiting the rooftop facility’s alcohol service to beer, wine and champagne (beer and wine/champagne) rather than a full liquor bar. The modified ordinance passed 4–0 on the roll call.
What’s next: the vendor will provide monthly and annual reports consistent with the contract; the administration will monitor compliance and the facilities team will prepare the rooftop for permitted uses and safety certifications.
