The Fishers Events Center, planned as part of the new phase of Fishers District, is not close to being constructed yet, but the city has entered into a 5-year contract with ASM Global to manage events there.

ASM Global already manages 350 facilities on 5 continents around the world.  Deputy Mayer Elliott Hultgren told the Board of Works and Public Safety that the city interviewed a number of candidates for this contract before selecting ASM Global.

The firm’s fee will be based on a percentage of revenues from the Events Center.

In other matters before the board Tuesday morning:

–Approval was given for an $81,400 contract to clear trees along Cumberland Road, allowing relocation of utility lines along the stretch that will be reconstructed.  During the tree clearing operation, Cumberland Road will be open to traffic with the use of flaggers.  Bids will be let for the reconstruction of Cumberland Road later this year.

–Browning Day has been contracted to conduct landscaping work on Geist Waterfront Park.  The $66,800 for the project comes from funds remaining from the bond financing the park.

–Look for diamond grinding on the westbound lanes of 116th Street between Olio road and Cumberland Road after school is out this year.  The board approved a $154,017 contract with Diamond Coring Company.