Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution results in a decrease in the City’s rent collection by $121,368 over the lease term. The original term included a $500,000 grant to Art + Literature Laboratory, Inc. to be paid back in full through a 20-year rental schedule. The proposed resolution also authorizes the City to charge holding costs associated with electric, gas, and water service for a limited period, estimated at $9,000, to the General Land Acquisition Fund, which includes $60,000 in 2021 budget authority for holding costs of City property. No additional City appropriation is required.
Title
Authorizing the City’s execution of a First Amendment to Lease with Art + Literature Laboratory, Inc. to amend the terms and conditions set forth for the use of commercial space in the City-owned South Livingston Street Garage, located at 111 S. Livingston Street; and, authorizing property holding costs to be charged to the General Land Acquisition Fund. (6th A.D.)
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WHEREAS, on September 17, 2019, the City of Madison Common Council adopted Resolution No. RES-19-00683, File ID 57356, which authorized the execution of a lease (“Lease”) between Art + Literature Laboratory, Inc. (“Lessee”) and the City of Madison (“City”) for the use of a City-owned commercial space in the South Livingston Street Garage, located at 111 S. Livingston Street (“Leased Premises”), for the operation of a non-profit arts center by the Lessee; and
WHEREAS, the Lessee obtained a Certificate of Occupancy for the Leased Premises dated July 22, 2020, which sets forth a Lease Commencement Date of August 1, 2020. However, the Leased Premises are currently operating at reduced capacity due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and the associated Emergency and Executive Orders set forth by Public Health Madison & Dane County, as well as the State of Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn and uncertainty has delayed and extended the Lessee’s fundraising timeline,...
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