Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: Lease Agreement and Resolution for Office Space for Mike Haridopolos Congressman Elect, 8th District - District 4
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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 the Lease Agreement and Resolution allowing the non-competitive lease of County property (office space) at the Brevard County Government Center Viera to Congressman Elect Mike Haridopolos, 8th District. 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:
Congressman Elect Mike Haridopolos, 8th District, desires to occupy space at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. This space was previously leased by Congressman Posey. A significant part of the duties of a member of Congress is the services provided to local constituents. Brevard County residents benefit from having the Congressman's office conveniently located in County governmental facilities in Viera. Congressman Elect Haridopolos desires to enter into a lease with the County commencing January 3, 2025, through January 2, 2027.
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 compatible with County purposes." Per the Code, the lease may be "nominal or otherwise, as the board of county commissioners may fix, regard...
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