Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Commercial Lease Agreement for 201/203 West Louisiana Street
 
Summary
 
COUNCIL GOAL:                     2B (Operational Excellence:  Balance Available Resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city.) 
 
MEETING DATE:                     October 4, 2021
 
DEPARTMENT:                      Human Resources & City Manager’s Office 
 
CONTACT:                       Steve Tilton, Assistant City Manager
                     Mark Houser, City Attorney
 
 
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:                     
•                     Recommend approval of the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the commercial lease agreement.
 
ITEM SUMMARY:  
•                     The Resolution would authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the current lease for up to 48 months (through August 31, 2025).  Rent escalators for each year/term of the lease is approximately 3% per year.  
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  
•                     During July of 2016 the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a five (5) year lease agreement for the property commonly known as 201/203 West Louisiana Street.  The property is approximately 4,000 square feet and is utilized as the primary office space for the City Human Resources Department.   
 
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:  
•                     The amendment would authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement for up to 48 months with an initial term (one year) of $8,700 and annual approximately 3% rent escalators. 
 
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
•                     N/A