LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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LEASE OF AMTRAK BUILDING & PARKING LOT TO MONUMENT TO WOMEN VETERANS INC.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Mayor to enter lease negotiations with Monument to Women Veterans, Inc. for the lease of the Amtrak building and parking lot and that City Council authorize the method of disposition as “direct negotiation.” Further, that once negotiated, City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary to execute and administer the Lease Agreement.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The City has been approached by Monument to Women Veterans Inc., with a desire to lease the Amtrak building and parking lot for the purpose of establishing a museum and monument to Women Veterans.
Ms. Michelle Caldwell has presented information and ideas to the City Council on two (2) occasions. As a result of these presentations and discussions, Ms. Caldwell was requested to supply certain financial information to City Council and a DRAFT Lease was completed.
Please Note: THIS LEASE HAS YET TO BE NEGOTIATED WITH MONUMENT TO WOMEN VETERANS INC. OR THEIR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE(S).
This item seeks to authorize the Mayor to negotiate a Lease Agreement and execute said agreement.
PRIOR ACTION:
October 5, 2020 - Presentation and discussion with Ms. Michelle Caldwell
September 13, 2018 - Initial Presentation given by Ms. Michelle Caldwell
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None at this time.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Women’s Veterans Lease DRAFT w/updates
2) Sunbiz Info 11-2020
PRESENTATION: No