AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO GIVE WRITTEN CONSENT TO BROWARD COUNTY, PER THE LEASE AGREEMENT APPROVED ON AUGUST 29, 2013, FOR A FIVE-YEAR LEASE EXTENSION FOR THE 911 EMERGENCY DISPATCH CENTER LOCATED IN THE CITY’S PUBLIC WORKS/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AT 4900 WEST COPANS ROAD, COCONUT CREEK, FLORIDA.
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BACKGROUND:
On August 29, 2013, the City Commission approved a Lease Agreement with Broward County to lease space in the City’s Public Works/Emergency Operations Center located at 4900 West Copans Road for a 911 Emergency Dispatch Center, also known as a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The initial term of the Agreement was for five (5) years, commencing October 1, 2013, and terminating on the last day of September 2018. In 2014, the City executed an amendment to the Lease Agreement to modify the configuration, location, and square footage of the leased premises.
DISCUSSION:
The Lease Agreement provides for the lease to be extended, at the option of the County, acting through the County Administrator, and upon written consent of the City, acting through its City Manager, or designee, for up to five (5) renewal terms of five (5) years each. The Agreement requires the County to provide written notice of their intent to exercise said extension not less than six (6) months prior to the expiration of the existing lease.
County Administrator Bertha Henry has provided written notice of the County’s desire to exercise their right to extend the term of the lease for an additional five (5) years at the same rent provided for in the Lease Agreement. Total rent to be paid by the County for the five year period equals $654,211.49.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $654,211.49
EXPENDITURES: N/A
BUDGETED: Yes
NOTES: Account No. 01-V36212, PSAP Lease Agreement.