Presenter
Presented by Mr. Udin
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Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement or agreements assigning to the SPORTS & EXHIBITION AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY COUNTY (hereinafter "SEA") the Permit granted in 1997 to JUST DUCKY TOURS, INC., (hereinafter "Just Ducky") and agreeing to indemnify the SEA and certain other entities, to the extent permitted by Pennsylvania law, and subject to the available insurance to be procured in advance by Just Ducky.
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WHEREAS, in 1997, City granted to JUST DUCKY TOURS, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation ("Just Ducky"), a permit to land its amphibious vehicles on the northern shore of the Allegheny River ( "Permit") ( a copy of said Permit is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, in 2001, the City conveyed those certain pieces or parcels of real property situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, generally referred to as Mazeroski Way and the North Shore Riverfront Park (hereinafter the "Property"), for the purposes of redevelopment of parts of the lands into a riverfront park, to be named the North Shore Riverfront Park; and
WHEREAS, the parcels of land which were the subject of the Permit granted to Just Ducky in 1997 are now included within the Property; and
WHEREAS, the route to be taken by Just Ducky's amphibious vehicles to and from the Allegheny River on the North Side of the City of Pittsburgh is currently part of the Property owned by the SEA, and proceeds adjacent to certain sports and event facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City deems it to be in the interests of the City that Just Ducky continue to conduct its tours of the City, including its route to and from the Allegheny River on the North Side, on a daily basis, it being a form of tourism and entertainment adding to the vitality and appeal of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires that the SEA and the sports teams or facilities allow the amphibious ve...
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