Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 11-16-2026
Title:
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Approval of and authorization to execute a Revocable Right of Way License Agreement with Sunset at Broken Arrow, LLC, for amphitheater wayfinding signs within City rights-of-way
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Background:
The Regent Bank Amphitheater is an outdoor entertainment venue designed to provide residents and visitors with a unique setting for live music, concerts, festivals, and community gatherings. The amphitheater serves as a regional destination for entertainment and cultural activities, contributing to the City's growing reputation as a vibrant community offering diverse recreational and entertainment opportunities.
The venue provides an open-air environment that accommodates a variety of performances and special events, bringing together audiences from Broken Arrow and surrounding communities. Its outdoor setting creates an engaging atmosphere for attendees while providing opportunities for nationally recognized performers, regional artists, and community-oriented programming.
Beyond its role as an entertainment destination, the Regent Bank Amphitheater contributes to the local economy by attracting visitors, supporting nearby businesses, and generating additional activity for restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments. The venue also enhances the quality of life for residents by expanding access to live entertainment and recreational experiences within the community.
As part of Broken Arrow's broader entertainment and tourism offerings, the Regent Bank Amphitheater represents an important recreational and cultural asset, supporting the City's continued efforts to promote economic development, strengthen its regional identity, and provide high-quality entertainment opportunities for residents and visitors.
Sunset at Broken Arrow, LLC, has requested a nonexclusive, revocable license to install, operate, and maintain up to eleven directional signs within City-controlled public rights-of-way serving Regent Bank Amphitheater at 2745 South 38th Street. The proposed sign locations and designs are identified in Exhibit A to the agreement. The agreement places responsibility for design, permitting, installation, electricity, maintenance, repair, replacement, relocation, removal, and restoration on the licensee. It also requires insurance and indemnification and preserves the City’s governmental protections. The agreement imposes no obligation on the City to fund or maintain the signs.
The City is willing to allow approved installations to assist public access and traffic guidance while preserving public use and control of its rights-of-way. The City retains priority over the use of its rights-of-way and may require removal or relocation at the licensee’s expense for future park improvements, trails, landscaping, utility work, safety concerns, or other public needs. Any relocation remains subject to City approval and all applicable agreement requirements. The agreement also preserves the City’s right to revoke the license.
Installation remains subject to Council approval and execution of the agreement, acceptance of the required insurance, applicable permits and third-party consents, and final written approval of the locations and plans by Community Development and Engineering and Construction.
Cost: None
Funding Source: N/A
Requested By: Rocky Henkel, Community Development Director
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Right of Way License Agreement
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize execution of a Right of Way License Agreement with Sunset at Broken Arrow, LLC, for amphitheater wayfinding signs within City rights-of-way.
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