CouncilNotes
Resolution

2026-53

Newport

Resolution

CITY OF NEWPORT

RESOLUTION

OF THE
COUNCIL

No. 2026-53

WHEREAS: The Director of Public Services recommends exercising option year one (1) to the agreement with Yachting Promotions, Inc. for the temporary use of Easton’s Beach parking lot to accommodate its daytime patrons of the annual Newport International Boat Show; and

WHEREAS: City Council Resolution 2025-05 authorized use of Easton’s Beach parking lots to Yachting Promotions, Inc., agreement dated January 28, 2025, during the daytime hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for the period September 11-14, 2025, inclusive, and one (1), one-year option year at the discretion of the City, including an annual payment to the City of $12,829.00 for calendar year 2025, and $13,740.00 for 2026; and

WHEREAS: The original option period of September 10-13, 2026 has been amended to September 17-20, 2026 due to an administrative error; and

WHEREAS: The agreement language includes a one (1), one-year option period that both parties wish to exercise. NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED: That the one-year optional period, September 17-20, 2026, included within the existing agreement, approved via Resolution 2025-05, with Yachting Promotions, Inc., is hereby approved and accepted at a total cost of thirteen thousand seven hundred forty dollars ($13,740.00), payable to the City of Newport on or before June 30, 2026, and the Council Chair is authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City, upon favorable review of the City Solicitor’s office.

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
APRIL 22, 2026

Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk