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File #: 26-1263-0211    Name: Contract Award to Chicago Skating Partners LLC for Management and Operation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Entertainment Center
Type: Action Item Status: Approved
File created: 1/23/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/11/2026 Final action: 2/11/2026
Title: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CHICAGO SKATING PARTNERS LLC FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER SPECIFICATION NO. P-25008
Sponsors: Revenue
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Attachments: 1. MWBE Schedules - Chicago Skating Partners LLC
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CHICAGO SKATING PARTNERS LLC FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
SPECIFICATION NO. P-25008

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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District

I. Recommendation

Pursuant to Chapter XI.C.3. of the Code of the Chicago Park District, it is recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or his designee enter into a contract with Chicago Skating Partners LLC, an Ohio limited liability company ("CSP"), for the purpose of managing and operating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Entertainment Center. The contractor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Proposals ("RFP"). No work may commence, and no payment shall be made to contractor prior to the execution of a written agreement (the "Agreement").


II. Award Information

Company: Chicago Skating Partners LLC
4849 Evanswood Drive
Columbus, OH 43229

Company Type: Limited Liability Company

Majority Interest: United Skates of America, 81%
(United Skates of America: Jen Troeger, 32%; Josh Troeger, 32%; Jamie Troeger, 32%)
Karen Palermo, 9%

Contract Type: Term Agreement

Contract Term: 7 years with three additional 1-year extension options

Contract Amount: Manage...

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