Subject:
Title
Approval Re: Resolution and Lease for the H.S. Williams House (Lawndale) located at 1219 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge, Florida to the Preservation and Education Trust, Inc. (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund. The Preservation and Education Trust, Inc. will be solely responsible for the operation, restoration, preservation, maintenance, and management of the H.S. Williams House and the surrounding grounds. This is a nominal lease where the consideration is one dollar ($1.00) per year for the term.
Dept/Office:
Parks and Recreation Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize:
1. The Chair to execute a Resolution, pursuant to Section 125.38, Florida Statutes, and Section 2-247, Brevard County Code of Ordinances, allowing the non-competitive lease of County property located at 1219 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge, Florida, known as the H.S. Williams House (Lawndale), to the Preservation and Education Trust, Inc. for public use,
2. The Chair to execute the Lease Agreement, and
3. The Parks and Recreation Department Director be authorized to execute the renewal option, modifications, and any 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 Ordinance of Brevard County.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Parks and Recreation Department has maintained a Lease Agreement with the Preservation and Education Trust, Inc. (Trust), a Florida not-for-profit corporation, for the H.S. Williams House (Lawndale) since March 6, 2001, supporting an ongoing partnership to provide public programming, historic preservation, and cultural benefit for the community. Additionally, the Trust has sought and received numerous donations and grants to restore aspects of the House reflective of its original use and appearance over the p...
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