Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the execution of a five-year lease agreement with Rooted WI, Inc, for 17 community garden spaces on City-owned land throughout the city. A similar lease was in effect from July 2015 to December 2024. Upon approval, the lease will go into effect starting January 1, 2025. Rent paid to the City shall be $1.00 per year the lease is in effect.
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Authorizing the City’s execution of a 5-year lease agreement with Rooted WI, Inc, with one 5-year renewal option, related to 17 community gardens located on City-owned land across the city (District 4, District 6, District 10, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 20).
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison (“City”) currently leases portions of various parcels of City-owned land (“Leased Premises”) to Rooted WI, Inc. (“Lessee”), for the Lessee’s operation of community gardens, pursuant to the terms of an expiring lease dated July 9, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to continue to occupy and use the Leased Premises under the terms of a new lease (“Lease”) negotiated by City Parks Division, Engineering Division and Office of Real Estate Services staff, and the Lessee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute a lease agreement with the Lessee, substantially, though not exclusively, on the terms and conditions detailed in the Lease, attached to this resolution as Exhibit - Lease.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City’s Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, deliver and record the Lease and take any further action required to accomplish the purpose of this resolution in a form approved by the City Attorney.