NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator

Having collectively been a
resident of BPC since 1983, our
family tends to consider the
marina and esplanade as ‘our
backyard.’ What makes us think
this is not only its location, but
the abundance of community
activities afforded us and the
traffic of tourists, business and
residents that make up our
neighborhood. Having a
member of our community
managing the marina makes
the neighborhood feel more
secure that even though it
needs to be run as a business,
our needs and concerns will
always be given consideration.
We love to walk by and say to
our visitors, ‘we know the
Commodore and he is very
gracious in his hospitality,’ and
not just look at the marina with
anonymity.
- John, Philomena and Caroline
Pinto
In addition to these major stress tests, NCMM and the Commodore’s
operations have also continued to grow during the last three years while
Brookfield has been shuttering the World Financial Center. The WFC
Plaza used to be a great draw for the public with Southwest NY
restaurant providing popular outdoor seating overlooking the marina.
There were also many small businesses inside the WFC providing food
and other services. For the past 3 years, Brookfield has virtually
shuttered the WFC, closing the small businesses one by one. This
combined with Brookfield’s empty office space has significantly reduced
the walk by traffic at the marina. Through all of this, NCMM as well as
the Commodore’s other businesses have continued to grow and
succeed.
A-9. State whether Proposer, any principal of Proposer, or any affiliate
of Proposer or of such principal, has or has ever had any interest in any
entity that has received a mortgage loan from, or entered into a lease or
other on-going relationship with, the State or City of New York or
United States, or any agency of any of them, for any development
project. For each loan received or relationship entered into, state the
name and address of the parties and project involved and briefly
describe the project and its current status.
In 2005, North Cove Marina Management Inc. entered into a 10-year
license agreement with Battery Park City Authority for the management
of North Cove.
NCMM was put in charge with the mission to “Bring the World to North
Cove” as outlined in our 2004 Response to the RFEI. NCMM has
succeeded beyond all expectations in this mission.
During the 10 history of our license, we have:
made every rent payment in a timely manner;
paid BPCA a total of $2,540,161 in rent payments;
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