City Council
Regular MeetingPetersburg, VA · December 19, 2022
Agenda
City of Petersburg
City Council
Virginia
www.petersburgva.gov Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Annette Smith-Lee, Vice-Mayor – Ward 6
Treska Wilson-Smith, Councilor – Ward 1
Darrin Hill, Councilor – Ward 2
December 19, 2022 - Special Charlie Cuthbert, Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
City Council Meeting Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
December 19, 2022 City Manager
Petersburg Public Library John March Altman, Jr.
201 West Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
1. Roll Call
2. Discussion and Presentation
a. Presentation from The Cordish Group
3. Adjournment
Page 1 of 44
2.a.
City of Petersburg
Ordinance, Resolution, and Agenda Request
DATE: December 19, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH: March Altman, Jr., City Manager
FROM: The Cordish Group
RE: Presentation from The Cordish Group
PURPOSE: For informational purposes
REASON: For informational purposes.
RECOMMENDATION: For informational purposes.
BACKGROUND: See attached.
COST TO CITY: N/A
BUDGETED ITEM: N/A
REVENUE TO CITY: N/A
CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: 12/19/2022
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: N/A
AFFECTED AGENCIES: N/A
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION: N/A
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAMS: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 20221213_The Cordish Companies_Presentation to City of PetersburgVA_Final
Page 2 of 44
GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT
December 13, 2022
Authorization of a casino in Petersburg is subject to legislative approval by the Virginia General Assembly, Governor and licensing by applicable Commonwealth agencies including the Virginia Lottery Commission.
Page 3 of 44
POWER PLANT (Cordish HQ)
Inner Harbor Baltimore, MD
OUR TRACK RECORD IS UNMATCHED
- We are a 112-year-old private company in its fourth generation of family ownership.
- We are long-term investors and operators that treat our Team Members, customers, partners and community like
family.
- We are one of the largest, most respected developer-operators of upscale mixed-use, entertainment and casino
resort destinations in the United States.
- Few companies in the world can match our expertise and track record for developing and operating high-profile
destinations, many of which have revitalized distressed urban areas.
- We have developed the most successful casino entertainment resorts in the country.
- We are a recognized leader in maximizing opportunities for local and minority-owned companies and promoting a
diverse and inclusive environment.
- We are a proven community partner and leading philanthropist with a strong approach to community integration and
involvement.
Page 4 of 44
COMMERCIAL COWORKING ENTERTAINMENT
REAL ESTATE SPACES GAMING
DISTRICTS
We pride ourselves on the breadth and depth of our in-house expertise and capabilities in both project development and
business operations. Unique from other developers, this allows us to not only build and manage, but to operate everything
from entertainment venues and restaurants to world-class casino resorts, hotels, and luxury residential towers.
SPORTS-ANCHORED
HOTELS RESIDENTIAL RESTAURANTS DISTRICTS Page 5 of 44
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO / Hollywood, FL HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO / Tampa, FL
LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL / Baltimore/Washington Corridor LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL / Philadelphia, PA
Page 6 of 44
TRACK RECORD MATTERS
We have developed the most successful casino entertainment resorts in the country including three of the top
10 grossing casinos in the United States.
Rank Property Gross Gaming Revenue (L12 Sept ‘22)
1 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, FL*
$2,354,915,000
2 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Tampa, FL*
3 Resorts World (New York, NY) $886,202,581
4 MGM National Harbor (Forest Heights, MD) $835,016,697
5 Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT) $761,379,000
6 Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland (Balt/Wash Corridor) $724,249,587
7 MGM Grand (Detroit, MI) $615,261,680
8 Parx (Bensalem, PA) $615,108,393
9 Borgata (Atlantic City, NJ) $614,322,102
10 Empire City (Yonkers, NY) $608,759,210
*Two separate properties under one entity, not publicly reported separately
Page 7 of 44
POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT / Kansas City, MO
Page 8 of 44
POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT / Kansas City, MO
Page 9 of 44
POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT / Kansas City, MO
Page 10 of 44
CHARLESTON PLACE / Charleston, SC LIVE! BY LOEWS / Arlington, TX
BALLPARK VILLAGE / St. Louis, MO POWER PLANT / Baltimore, MD Page 11 of 44
WE ARE URBANISTS AT
HEART, BUILDERS AT
OUR CORE.
Our developments are catalysts
for growth that generate significant
spin-off benefits and stimulate
economic revitalization far beyond
the projects themselves. We
measure each project’s success
not just by financial indicators, but
through the positive impact it has
on its broader community.
The Cordish Companies has been
awarded an unprecedented
SEVEN URBAN LAND
INSTITUTE AWARDS FOR
EXCELLENCE for these efforts,
more than any other developer in
the world.
FOURTH STREET LIVE! / Louisville, KY
2005 ULI Award for Excellence 10
Recipient
Page 12 of 44
PROJECT
OVERVIEW
A World-Class, Mixed-Use Gaming & Entertainment District
GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT
Page 13 of 44
IDEALLY LOCATED
LO C ATIO N
The proposed project is ideally located at the intersection of Wagner Road and Interstate I-95, offering easy access on and off
the east coast’s major north-south interstate.
Page 14 of 44
PROPOSED SITE LOCATION
Page 15 of 44
Page 16 of 44
Page 17 of 44
TH E
7
M ASTERPLAN
9
TH E
5 8 5 7
9
M ASTERPLAN
9
5 8 5
9
9 5 5 9 1 CA SI N O
231,78 0 SQ FT
9 2 CA
1 SI CANSI
ONH OO TEL
9 5 5
18 0 ,34 4 SQ
231,78 FT FT
0 SQ
6 6 6 3 2 TERTA
EN CA SI N O
I NHMOEN
TELT PL A ZA
4 9 18 0 ,34 4 SQ FT
150 ,10 0 SQ FT
6 6 6 6 6 6 3 EN TERTA I N M EN T PL A ZA
4 9 4 L A GO O N PL A ZA
150 ,10 0 SQ FT
2 30 9,974 SQ FT
6 6 6
4 L A GO O N PL A ZA
2 9 5 RESI
30D EN TI
9,974 SQAFT
L/ RETA I L
6 6
1,8 4 9,950 SQ FT
9 5 RESI D EN TI A L/ RETA I L
6 6
1 6 1,8I4L9,950 SQ FT
RETA
6
6 1 28
6 0 ,0 93 SQ
RETA I LFT RETA I L+ D I N I N G
6 6
6 28 0 ,0 93 SQ FT RETA I L+ D I N I N G
9 3 6 7 N O RTH H O TEL
6 6 7 N O RTH
SQ FTH O TEL
6 9 3 126,676
6 6
6 126,676 SQ FT
6 66 8 M EA D O W PL A ZA
6 8 M EA D O W PL A ZA
57,296 SQ FT
57,296 SQ FT
6 6 6 9 PA RKI N G GA RA GES
6 9 PA RKI N G GA RA GES
3,58 3,58
5,659 SQ SQ
5,659 FT FT
Page 18 of 44
PH ASING
MASTE R PL AN
PH ASING
MASTE R PL AN
Phase 3
Phase 3
Phase 1
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 2
Page 19 of 44
A $1.4 BILLION WORLD-CLASS
LIVE! GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
Page 20 of 44
When complete, the full build-out of the
Live! Gaming & Entertainment District
will create a $1.4 billion world-class,
mixed-use development that will
generate the following over 15 years:
- $10+ billion in economic stimulus to the
Region
- $1.1 billion in total tax revenues
- 10,000 jobs
- 4 million square feet of overall mixed-
use development including:
- over 1,300 residential units
- 500 hotel rooms
- 600,000 square feet of retail, dining
and entertainment space
Page 21 of 44
Page 22 of 44
Page 23 of 44
Page 24 of 44
PHASE ONE
A World-Class, Mixed-Use Gaming & Entertainment District
Page 25 of 44
Page 26 of 44
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
FPO
Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will feature:
- More than 670,000 square feet of first-
class gaming, hotel, dining and
entertainment space
- An upscale 200-room hotel featuring 20
suites, resort pool and fitness center
- Over 2,000 slots and electronic table
games and 60 live action table games
including poker
- Sportsbook
- State-of-the-art event center for top name
entertainment, meetings, conventions,
and social gatherings
- Over a dozen best-in-class dining and
entertainment options
- Free surface parking
Page 27 of 44
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will set a new
standard for development in the Commonwealth,
generating significant economic impact for the
City of Petersburg and surrounding Region. In its
first 15 years, Live! Casino & Hotel will generate:
- $3.6 billion in economic stimulus to the Region
- $675 million in gaming tax revenues including
$214 million to the City
- $350 million in economic spend during
construction
- $220 million in annual economic benefits each
year after opening
- Over 4,000 new construction and permanent
jobs
- Average compensation of $60,000 with
benefits
Page 28 of 44
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT + BENEFITS
Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will serve as a transformative development l creating maximum community benefits for the City
of Petersburg and its residents. The Project will provide substantial benefits to the community including:
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion in all facets of the Project including a comprehensive plan to ensure minority and
local participation in ownership, construction, permanent employment and ongoing operational purchasing.
- Over 4,000 new construction and permanent jobs.
- $147 million in estimated new wages and salaries (direct and indirect) during construction.
- Construction and vendor opportunities for local, minority, women-owned, and veteran owned businesses.
- A commitment to living wages for all team members including an effective minimum wage of no less than $15.00 per
hour.
- Workforce development, training, mentoring, internships, tuition reimbursement and other programs through area
community colleges, universities, and vocational schools to support local employment and career advancement.
- Apprenticeships and training programs.
- Marketing partnerships with area sports teams, businesses, and attractions to promote the City of Petersburg and
surrounding communities.
- Enhancement of hotel, dining, and entertainment amenities in the region to attract thousands of new visitors to the area.
Page 29 of 44
WE HAVE BUILT ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE AND
INCLUSIVE WORKFORCES IN THE COUNTRY.
Over 60% of our employees are minority team members with more
than 400 in management roles.
Page 30 of 44
INDUSTRY LEADING BENEFITS
Live! Casinos & Hotels are proud to offer industry leading benefits and perquisites to its employees, including:
(*denotes available to full and part time employees)
Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription & vision* 401(K) Contribution with a discretionary Company match*
Tuition Reimbursement* Discount Meals*
Free Basic Life Insurance* Free Uniforms*
Free Parking* Free Short & Long-Term Disability (Available to FTE’s)
Annual Merit Based Pay Increases* Discounted Auto & Home Insurance*
Paid Time Off* Referral Bonus*
Performance Bonus* Gym Membership Reimbursement Program*
Perfect Attendance Bonus* Employee Assistance (Crisis Counselors)*
Smoking Cessation Class Reimbursement* Numerous Employee Discount Programs*
Healthy Babies Program*
Page 31 of 44
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
• First Source Hiring • Job Readiness Workshops
• Pre-Hire Workshops • Casino Gaming Licensing Workshops
• Local Job Placement Workshops • Hiring Ex-Offenders
• Gaming School • Contractor Mentoring and Apprenticeship
• Pre-Opening Community-Based Job Fairs • Community-Based Information Sessions on Job
Opportunities and Training Programs
• Online Job Postings, Job Matching and Customized
Recruitment Services • Community College and University Partnerships for
Job Placement
Page 32 of 44
HEAR FROM OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Page 33 of 44
Page 34 of 44
A PROVEN LEADER IN MAXIMIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
LOCAL AND MINORITY PARTICIPATION
Utilizing local, minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises is part of our culture. We
embrace aggressive MBE goals and have consistently met or exceeded such MBE thresholds across
our developments. We are a recognized leader in maximizing opportunities for local and minority owned
companies and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.
Page 35 of 44
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION GOAL VS. PERFORMANCE
60%
50% 51%
50%
45%
40%
30% 30% 30% 30% 30%
30%
25% 25% 25%
20% 20%
20%
10%
5%
0%
Ballpark Village Indiana Live! Fourth Street Live! Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland Live! Casino Texas Live! Xfinity Live!
St. Louis, MO Shelbyville, IN Louisville, KY Philadelphia, PA Anne Arundel County, MD Arlington, TX Philadelphia, PA
GOAL ACHIEVED
Page 36 of 44
RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
2021 Corporation of the Year – Kansas City Power & Light District
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City
2021 COVID-19 Hero Award – The Cordish Companies, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association (MWMCA)
2019 Corporation of the Year – The Cordish Companies
National Association of Minority Contracting, DFW Chapter
2019 Project of the Year – Texas Live!
National Association of Minority Contracting, DFW Chapter
2019 Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award – The Cordish Companies, Texas Live!
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce – Southwest, TX
2017 Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award – The Cordish Companies, Texas Live!
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce – Southwest, TX
2015 Most Inclusive Purchasing Division – Live! Casino Maryland
Maryland Washington Minority Contracting Association (MWMCA)
2013 Most Inclusive Gaming Facility – Live! Casino Maryland
Maryland Washington Minority Contracting Association (MWMCA)
2011 Most Inclusive Corporation of the Year for Minority Business – The Cordish
Companies, Live! Casino Maryland
Maryland Washington Minority Contracting Association (MWMCA)
2011 Bridging the Gap Award for "Key Partnership/Strategic Alliance” –
The Cordish Companies, Live! Casino Maryland
Greater Baltimore Committee
Page 37 of 44
HEAR FROM OUR LOCAL, MINORITY, WOMEN AND VETERAN-OWNED
VENDOR PARTNERS
Page 38 of 44
Page 39 of 44
in the COMMUNITY
Page 40 of 44
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
LEADERSHIP IN
PHILANTHROPY
We Give Back – as a company, as
owners, as employees. From our
executive team to employees, we
embrace a commitment to make a
difference in the lives of those living and
Cordish passionately working in the communities in which we do
believes it has an business through volunteering and giving
obligation to give back to to help meet critical needs.
the communities where
we live and work.
39 / 39
Page 41 of 44
HEAR FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Page 42 of 44
Page 43 of 44
THANK YOU
Page 44 of 44
Get email alerts for Petersburg
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.