LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Ashton J. Hayward, III, Mayor
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BRUCE BEACH LEASE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to Section 12 of the lease agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to terminate the amended lease agreement. Finally, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary to execute said termination agreement.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
On May 8, 2014, City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (“FWC”) for the Bruce Beach property for the purpose of developing a fisheries, habitats, and education, research and restoration facility to be known as the Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery and Enhancement Center.
In an email dated June 4, 2018, FWC’s Assistant General Counsel notified the City Attorney that FWC desired to terminate the lease for the Bruce Beach premises. FWC has executed the necessary documents to allow the lease to be terminated by the Parties.
PRIOR ACTION:
June 20, 2011 - City Council authorized the Mayor to enter into lease negotiations with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the Bruce Beach location for the Florida Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery and Enhancement Center.
May 8, 2014 - City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the property commonly known as “Bruce Beach” for the purpose of developing the Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery and Enhancement Center.
December 8, 2016 - City Council conducted a quasi-judicial hearing and approved the Waterfront Redevelopment District Site Plan for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery and Enhancement Center to be located at 453 West Main Street.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Termination of the lease will result in a loss of $50 in annual lease revenue.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
6/5/2018
STAFF CONTACT:
Eric W. Olson, City Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Email from FWC Assistant General Counsel dated June 4, 2018
2) Amended Lease Agreement
3) Agreement to Terminate Amended Lease Agreement
PRESENTATION: No end