DEPARTMENT: Office of EastPoint & Real Estate
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Etienne
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 3
SUBJECT: SAPD SAFFE Renewal and Extension Lease Agreement- 3850 South New Braunfels
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the execution of a renewal and extension of lease agreement for a five-year term ending March 31, 2019 with HEBCO Development Inc., for use by the San Antonio Police Department's (SAPD) San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) unit for 1,600 square feet of office/retail space located at the McCreless Market Shopping Center, located in Council District 3, at a rate that is at no cost throughout the term. The Landlord can terminate this agreement with 180 days prior written notice to Tenant.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
SAFFE is an integral component of the SAPD's approach to Community-Oriented Policing. This philosophy embraces a partnership between the community and police in identifying, evaluating and resolving community concerns, problems, quality of life issues and reducing fear of crime. To accomplish this mission, SAFFE officers establish and maintain day-to-day interaction with residents and business within their assigned beats, as well as serve as a liaison with other entities, both public and private.
Operating from this facility since April 2009, SAPD chose this location because it is anchored by retail establishments that generate substantial visitor traffic through the area making the site visible to the community in which it is located. Additionally, the site has been designed to incorporate community meeting space, workstations and computers sufficient in quantity to conduct the SAFFE mission. The property owner, HEBCO Development Inc., recognizes the value of establishing an SAPD storefront in the community and has agreed to continue to provide the space on a no cost basis. This site will serve as the SAFFE southeast office. There are additional SAFFE office locat...
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