Subject:
Title
Approval of Lease Agreement and Resolution for Office Space for Brian Hodgers, State Representative, District 32.
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Fiscal Impact:
Revenue of the annual rent of $1.00 will be deposited in the General Fund.
Dept/Office:
Public Works Department/Facilities.
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman to execute a Lease Agreement and Resolution allowing the non-competitive lease of County property (office space) at the Brevard County Government Center located in Viera, to State Representative, Brian Hodgers District 32. 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:
State Representative Brian Hodgers desires to occupy space at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. This space was previously leased by the Value Adjustment Board. A significant part of the duties of a member of the Florida House of Representatives is the services provided to local constituents. Brevard County residents will benefit from having the State Representative's office conveniently located in County governmental facilities in Viera. Representative Brian Hodgers desires to enter into a lease with the County commencing July 9, 2025, through November 3, 2026. Once the lease has expired the Clerk of Court will move the Value Adjustment Board back into the office space.
Brevard County Code of Ordinances Section 2-247, non-competitive lease or sale of County property, allows for the leasing of County-owned real property to any department or agency of the United States 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 c...
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