Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends an agreement for Metro Transit's leased space at 1245 E. Washington Avenue to expand into three administrative offices. This will result in $29,075 in additional rent in 2023 and is included in Metro's 2023 Operating Budget request. Remodeling associated with this space will be handled by City Engineering via a separate resolution.
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Authorizing the execution of a first lease amendment between the City and Washington Gilman Limited Partnership and Mullins Family, LLC (collectively, the “Lessor”) to provide for the expansion of three administrative offices for Metro Transit at 1245 E. Washington Avenue. (6th AD)
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WHEREAS, Washington Gilman, L.P. and Mullins Family, LLC (collectively the “Lessor”) is the owner of the building located at 1245 East Washington Avenue (the “Building”); and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit (“Metro”) currently leases the entire second floor in the Building (the “Leased Premises”) per the lease dated December 1, 2016 (the “Lease”); and
WHEREAS, the Lease expires on December 31, 2031; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a first amendment to the Lease (the “First Amendment”) to expand into three offices on the first level of the Building (the “Expansion Space”). In connection with this First Amendment, the Expansion Space and one of the existing offices on the second level need some remodeling, which will be handled by City Engineering via a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Lessor have signed a Letter of Intent dated September 6, 2022, which substantially outlines the proposed terms of the First Amendment to the Lease at the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council authorizes the execution a First Amendment to the Lease with Washington Gilman Limited Partnership and Mullins Family, LLC (collectively, the “Lessor”) materially, though not exclusively per the following terms and conditions.
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