LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Brian Spencer
SUBJECT:
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BRUCE BEACH LEASE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the termination of the lease agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the Bruce Beach premises.
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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:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Termination of the lease will result in a loss of $50 in annual lease revenue.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Fish Hatchery Lease
PRESENTATION: No