Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Resolution and Lease space for the Martin Andersen Senior Center, Inc. located at 1025 South Florida Avenue in Rockledge, Florida (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund. It is estimated that the revenue from the first year of the lease will be $3,376.56. Subsequent years are subject to annual adjustment based on the previous 12-month Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
Dept/Office:
Parks and Recreation Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize:
1. The Chairman to execute a Resolution allowing the non-competitive lease of County property located at 1025 South Florida Avenue in Rockledge, Florida, which was developed to serve the recreational, social, and wellness needs of Brevard County’s senior population, to the Martin Andersen Senior Center, Inc., and
2. The Parks and Recreation Department Director to execute the agreement, renewals, modifications, and amendments upon approval of the County Attorney’s Office and Risk Management.
A majority plus one vote of the Board is required to approve this item per Sec. 2-247, Code of Ordinances of Brevard County.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Parks and Recreation Department (Department) has maintained a lease agreement with Martin Andersen Senior Center (MASC) in Rockledge for several decades, supporting the ongoing partnership with these long-established nonprofit organizations. The organization helps deliver essential programming to seniors across all socioeconomic levels, including recreational, physical, financial, health, social, nutritional, and educational services.
Brevard County Ordinance Section 2-247, non-competitive lease or sale of county property, allows for the leasing of county-owned real property to any nonprofit corporation “If the board of county commissioners is satisfied that the proposed use of the property will serve the public interest; will serve a public purpose; is in the best interest of the county; and make a finding that the property is either likely to be not needed for county purposes in the future or will be used in a manner compatible with county purposes, the board of county commissioners may, in its sole discretion, authorize the sale or entry into a lease for rent, whether nominal or otherwise, as the board of county commissioners may fix, regardless of the actual value of the lease.”. Since the value of this lease is nominal, then a majority plus one vote of the Board is required for approval of this lease.
The Department has sought to standardize Lease Agreements for agencies in order to consolidate and align the terms of said leases for consistency. This Lease Agreement includes a five-year initial term, with one additional five year renewal option, and establishes a monthly rental rate of $281.38. Additionally, the lease will include a CPI based escalator on the rent tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
Under the new Lease Agreement, the Department assumes full responsibility for maintenance, repair, and replacement of the HVAC and plumbing systems, the electrical distribution system, and all major structural components, including the roof, walls, and parking lots. Tenant responsibilities are limited to interior upkeep such as janitorial service, restocking restrooms, reporting repair needs, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment within the facility. The Boards of Directors for MASC have been advised of additional lease changes, such as the background screening requirements.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Return the Resolution to the Parks and Recreation Department.