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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement for the commercial space located at 235 Grand Avenue in South San Francisco for the purposes of providing office space for City staff and the Fellows program.
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into a short-term lease that will allow City staff and participants in the Fellows program to work under one roof in a location that is accessible to the City Manager’s office; and
WHEREAS, City staff has identified a 1,300 square foot space located at 235 Grand Avenue that would provide sufficient space to allow City staff and the Fellows to work effectively in a professional environment. The space is also large enough to provide additional conference and meeting space; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to occupy the unit by August 1, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, the City has been negotiating a lease for the vacant space at 235 Grand Avenue and resolved significant terms with the property owner, which are reflected in the term sheet attached as Exhibit 1 and summarized in the staff report associated with this resolution; and
WHEREAS, staff projects the first year of lease payments to be $38,400.00 including the base lease term, janitorial, utilities, and other monthly expenses; and,
WHEREAS, staff and the property owner is currently finalizing the lease based on the terms outlined in Exhibit 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the lease agreement that substantially conforms to the terms attached as Exhibit 1 to this resolution and described in the staff report associated with the resolution, and as a result of completed negotiations, to make any revisions, amendments, or modifications, deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution which do not materially alter or increase the City's obligations thereunder, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
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