Convention WayPedestrian Bridge

Connector

Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners

July 13, 2010

Today’s Discussion Topics

Client input

The case for a pedestrian bridge

Proposed renderings from architect

Suggested terms

Staff recommendation

Today’s Discussion Topics

Client input

The case for a pedestrian bridge

Proposed renderings from architect

Suggested terms

Staff recommendation

Client Input

Client Advisory Board Recommendations

OCCC Client Surveys

Trade Show & Convention Industry National Research

Client Advisory Board Members44 Active Members (sampling)

Linda Still,American Association for Cancer Research

Karen Malone, Healthcare Information & Management

Systems Society

Barbara Stroup,Nielsen Business Media

Steve Pitt,National Automobile Dealers Association

Barbara McDaniel,National Training & Simulation Association

Diane Vidoni,International Association of Amusement

Parks & Attractions

Howard Britt,Premiere Shows

Al Rutherford,National Society of Black Engineers

Kelley Butler, McDonalds Corporation

Susan Katz,The True Value Co.

Linda Adams,Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association

Karin Davidson, Performance Racing Industry

2008 Client Survey 950 current and potential clients

A diverse cross section of North American events

Trade Shows large and small

Associations representing virtually every profession

“SMERF” Groups (Social, Military, Educational, Religious & Fraternal)

A Key Question to Clients

What will it take to increase your desire to

meet at the Orange County Convention Center?

“What will it take to increase your desire to meet at the OCCC?”

Convention & Trade Show National Research

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Availability of Hotels & Facilities

Destination Affordability

Transporting Attendees

Transportation Costs

Distance Traveled by Attendees

Climate

Entertainment

Percentage Considered “Very Important”Source: M&C Magazine’s Meetings Market Survey.

2009 “Metropoll” StudyOCCC was ranked #1…

Excellent reputation

Wireless internet connections

Good audio-visual facilities

Good banquet facilities

Labor crew easy to work with

Competent management

Supportive convention bureau

Good food served

Sufficient exhibit space

Adequate seating for largest sessions

Adequate breakout rooms

Adequate trade exhibit facilities

Adequate hotel rooms nearby

Reasonable exhibit setup and service costs

Convention hotel adjacent to Center 

Today’s Discussion Topics

Client input

The case for a pedestrian bridge

Proposed renderings from architect

Suggested terms

Staff recommendation

Why do we need this bridge?

Our clients want connectivity

To improve pedestrian safety

To improve customer experience with weather protection

To eliminate the need for costly manpower

To dramatically improve traffic flow

Existing Pedestrian Crosswalk

Existing Pedestrian Crosswalk

Existing Pedestrian Crosswalk

Convention District Connections

What are our competitors doing?

Source: www.indystar.com, July 1, 2010

One of three new sky bridges taking shape between the JW Marriott Hotel and the Indiana Convention Center

Convention Way Pedestrian Bridge Concept

Today’s Discussion Topics

Client input

The case for a pedestrian bridge

Proposed renderings from architect

Suggested terms

Staff recommendation

Mike Chatham, AIA, LEED AP

President & Director of Design

Site Map

Bridge from Convention Way Looking North

Bridge Entry from Convention Center Prefunction

Bridge Entry from Convention Center Terrace

Bridge at Mid-span Looking Towards Rosen Centre

Bridge Connection at Rosen Centre

Bridge Entry from Rosen Centre

Bridge at Mid-span Looking Towards Convention Center

Today’s Discussion Topics

Client input

The case for a pedestrian bridge

Proposed renderings from architect

Suggested terms

Staff recommendation

Convention Way Bridge:Proposed Terms

Designed and constructed by Rosen Hotels

Rosen responsible for all initial costs

County responsible to repay 50% of costs (maximum of $1m)

Payments to be made from OCCC Capital Improvement Plan funds

Convention Way Bridge:Proposed Terms

County approves design

County approves reasonable cost estimate prior to construction

Parties exchange easements for construction and access

County has right to audit costs of project

Rosen ensures lien-free construction

Rosen provides County directed insurance/ indemnification

Convention Way Bridge:Proposed Terms

Each party owns and maintains bridge sections on or over its property

Parties agree on uniform standards for maintenance and appearance

Each party has equal rights to signage (subject to regulations)

Convention Way Bridge:Proposed Terms

Today’s Discussion Topics

Client input

The case for a pedestrian bridge

Proposed renderings from architect

Suggested terms

Staff recommendation

Recommendation to Board

BCC approval of the terms of the proposed Agreement

Delegate to the County Mayor authority to execute the final agreement and other pertinent documents (easement agreements, etc.)