SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Clearwater (City) and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (State) for use of the Florida Department of Transportation building and property located at 3204 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the City enter into a 50-year Lease Agreement with the State for the use of a two-story vacant building and approximately 2.0 acre site located at 3204 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, which was previously used as an office for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
The site would be used primarily to support trail activities, including but not limited to parking and restrooms. In addition talks have begun to possibly locate a Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center and trailhead restroom facilities for the Courtney Campbell Trail on this site as well as provide offices for Florida Sports Foundation staff that are currently located at the Long Center.
The City will be responsible for all costs associated with the maintenance and improvements to be made on the building and property.
The State has the right to terminate this agreement with six months written notice. The City of Clearwater shall be responsible for an annual administrative fee of $300 for the leasing of this property.
This agreement is similar to the agreement the City entered into with the State relative to the use of the National Guard Armory located at 706 N. Missouri Ave. for our special events and athletic division.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Sufficient funds will be available in the FY 2017/18 Parks and Recreation Administration operating budget (01801) to cover the initial operating costs including the annual $300 leasing fee.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A