VIRGINIA BEACH ENTERTAINMENT + SPORTS ARENA

102 Pages·2014·13.97 MB·English

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United States Management, LLC
PPEA Conceptual Proposal
Arena PPEA Solicitation No. CITY-14-0016
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Virginia Beach is primed for a all areas of construction, operation, and
world-class arena—and we are management are performed by
ready to build it. accomplished individuals with the relevant
experience and know how to deliver an
United States Management, LLC (USM) is
iconic and successful entertainment and
pleased to submit a proposal in response
sports arena.
to the City’s Arena PPEA Solicitation No.
CITY-14-0016. Our plan to construct a The Arena, as proposed, accomplishes
To:
locally owned, privately financed 18,000- three major goals for the City:
Bill S. Davis, Purchasing Agent, seat, 550,000-square foot entertainment
• Establishes a significant economic
City of Virginia Beach and sports venue adjacent to the Virginia
generator in Virginia Beach, creating new
2388 Court Plaza Drive, Beach Convention Center will bring positive
jobs and attracting new events and new
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 and lasting benefits to the economic well
visitors to the City
being of the City. The facility will
February 14, 2014 incorporate flexible seating and the • Creates a year-round attraction at the
amenity upgrade capabilities necessary to oceanfront, boosting existing businesses
attract a professional sports franchise. and dramatically enhancing the City’s
USM offers a proposal that: national convention draw
What makes this proposal • Provides a signature development that
• Capitalizes on private financing and
will offer events consistent with our
unique is that it requires no eliminates the City’s risk for arena City’s stature and enhance our national
construction and operation
and international exposure.
public bond issue and creates
• Combines local ownership and knowl-
If the City accepts this proposal and
no increased tax burden for edge with global expertise in the enter-
agreement target dates are met, the
tainment and sports industry
Virginia Beach Arena will be open and
the citizens of Virginia Beach.
• Aligns with the goals of the City hosting major new events by the end of
• Provides significant entertainment and 2016.
amenity value for local citizens.
We sincerely appreciate your careful
Members of the project team—The ESG consideration of this proposal and look
Companies, CMEC, Mortenson forward to bringing this exciting
Construction, S.B. Ballard Construction, entertainment and sports venue to
AECOM, Clark Nexsen and SMG—have Virginia Beach.
been strategically selected to ensure that
Edward S. Garcia,
President, United States Management, LLC
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The goals of USM, the City, area
businesses, and local citizens align:
we all want a spectacular
entertainment and sports venue
that provides jobs, reinvigorates the
local economy, and draws world-
class acts and year-round tourists
alike, without the City or local
citizens shouldering the financial
burden of the facility.
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The time is now. The place is Virginia Beach.
THE PROJECT Construction is estimated to take 2 years after The City’s contributions to the project would
USM and its highly qualified project team are the necessary agreements and permits are in include:
pleased to propose a strategic partnership to place.
• A long-term lease of available land sufficient
develop, design, build, finance, and operate a
Aligning with the City’s 2012 Strategic Plan, the to build the proposed venue
highly versatile multi-purpose entertainment
and sports arena (the Arena) in Virginia Beach. Arena will: • Parking, site improvements, infrastructure,
and special event amenities, some of which
• Create jobs and serve as a major new eco-
This proposal provides private sector financing, may qualify for funding from the Tourism
nomic generator for the City
successful large-scale development experience, Investment Program Fund
and proven entertainment and sports facility • Capture live performances and sporting
• City services as required to support major
operational expertise to construct and operate events that currently bypass the region
entertainment and sports events
a state-of-the-art 18,000-seat/550,000-square • Add value to the quality of life of local
• Reimbursement of Arena-generated tax
foot facility of iconic design located adjacent to residents
revenues
the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The Arena
• Optimize the potential of the Convention
will have the capabilities necessary to attract a • Allocation of 1% of city hotel tax.
Center
professional sports franchise. Although the This proposal requires no public
• Establish a year-round tourism draw at the
success of the Arena is not franchise bond issue and creates no increased
oceanfront.
dependent, USM intends to aggressively pursue tax burden for the citizens of
an NBA and/or NHL team. A comprehensive Arena project agreement will Virginia Beach.
establish a beneficial partnership with the City
Responding to citizen concerns regarding the that leverages private sector funds and risk
potential tax burden of a major venue, USM has assumption with an experienced project team to
obtained private sources of funding for the construct and operate the Arena.
construction of the Arena and will assume the
risk of operations.
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THE LOCATION This location, close to the oceanfront in the
The Virginia Beach Development Authority has Resort and Convention District, is considered a The Arena is the right venue to
deemed the proposed Arena location ideal, as it prime site because:
increase area amenities and
is conveniently situated 8 blocks from the
• The necessary land is available and owned by
Oceanfront, 1 block from Interstate 264, and
jobs.
the City
adjacent to the Virginia Beach Convention
Center. • The Arena will anchor 19th street redevelop-
ment efforts
• Over 8,000 hotel rooms are available in the
District
• The location would optimize Convention
Center capabilities
• The area has a strong transportation
infrastructure.
City and state leaders have expressed
significant support for the construction of an
Arena at this location and enthusiasm for the
amenities and economic benefit that a facility
of this type would provide for the region and
PROJECT
area residents both now and in the future. The
SITE
Virginia General Assembly has also shown
support by passing legislation that dedicates
Arena-generated state sales tax to satisfy
project-related debt.
The Arena is the right venue to increase area
amenities and jobs.
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Virginia Beach Arena
Early Architectural Concept Study
THE PROJECT TEAM • S. B. Ballard Construction Company, a
The Virginia Beach Arena will be developed, local builder with a documented history of
financed, designed, constructed, and delivering quality large-scale projects
maintained by an experienced team led by on-time and within budget
locally based USM. • AECOM and Clark Nexsen, a design team
of architects and engineers responsible for
USM has obtained a private financing source
some of the most iconic entertainment
for this project and has selected a team of
and sports venues in the world, who bring
accomplished professionals and companies
local expertise and strong ties to the
with the precise combination of experience
Virginia Beach Resort District
and expertise needed to deliver a high-
quality facility. • SMG, the largest convention center
operator in the country and an internation-
The team has delivered on-time and ally recognized arena operator and event
on-budget large-scale projects in Virginia promoter
and globally, and the members have a
• A wide range of specialized economists,
documented history of successful
analysts, attorneys, public communication
collaboration on major entertainment and
experts and business consultants with
sports related projects.
specialized knowledge and experience in
the sports and entertainment industry.
The project team includes:
At all phases of development, design,
• ESG Enterprises, a local company with a
construction, and operation, USM has
50-plus-year history of innovative develop-
assembled team members with local,
ments in Virginia Beach
national, and international experience to
• CMEC, an international design, engineer-
create a world-class venue that capitalizes
ing, and procurement specialist
on the unique strengths and offerings of
• Mortenson Construction, a national Virginia Beach.
builder with extensive arena experience
Our designers, contractors and operators
have teamed together on highly
successful entertainment and sports
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ighlightS of eam xperience
projects in Virginia and across the country.
S.B. Ballard Stadium - Norfolk, VA FedEx Forum - Memphis, TN
AECOM + Clark Nexsen + S.B. Ballard Construction AECOM + Mortenson Construction