City Auditorium Lease Rent Abatement

At a glance

• What: A resolution amending the lease of the City Auditorium to AVA Presents, LLC to extend the rent abatement period to April 1, 2027.
• Where it stands: Presented at the September 21, 2026 work session; no vote at the work session.

Detail

• Kim King presented the amendment, with a history of the lease, key lease aspects, work underway and the request for amendment. Kellie Billingsley was co-presenter.
• Pro Tem Risley asked how the new timeline compares to the original renovation timeline; King said staff can see the work underway and have a clearer view of what is left. Asked what happens if the target is missed, King said April 1 is April 1 and the rent calculation would start.
• Asked about local contractors, James Mello named CSNA Architects, HCBA (structural), McShay Partners (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) and Fred Fleet Meyer company as contractor, as given in the minutes.
• Donelson supported the project. Rainey asked about the HVAC system; Mello said certain circulation systems had to be replaced due to age and use and there are plans for other options.

Sources

• City Council Work Session minutes, September 21, 2026: https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/9/2800_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-09-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf (attachments: rent abatement update presentation, draft resolution)

Log

2026-09-21 - City Council Work Session

Amendment presented; questions on timeline, contingency if April 1, 2027 is missed, contractors and HVAC.

2026-10-13 - City Council

• Lease amendment extending rent abatement to April 1, 2027 approved 9-0; an amendment barring further extension was withdrawn.