DEPARTMENT: Human Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Melody Woosley
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Ella Austin Community Center Lease Renewal Agreement
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the execution of a Renewal Lease Agreement between the City of San Antonio as Landlord and Ella Austin Community Center (EACC) as Tenant, for the continued use of approximately 4.2 acres of land area and all improvements thereon, located at 1023 North Pine Street in Council District 2, for a term of five-years expiring October 30, 2022, at a rental rate of $10.00 for the entire lease term, with a mutual right to terminate without cause, with 180-days notice.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Through various City Council actions, the City of San Antonio has leased the property at 1023 North Pine Street to the EACC since January 1983. The EACC is a non-profit organization serving the City’s east side community by providing a wide array of human development services such as early childhood development, senior nutrition, youth and family services and income tax assistance. This action will serve to continue the City’s support of the EACC’s community-based mission by leasing the property for an additional five-year term. Pursuant to the terms of the Lease Agreement, EACC will continue to be responsible for all costs related to the maintenance of the property.
ISSUE:
This ordinance authorizes the execution of a Renewal Lease Agreement between The City of San Antonio and EACC as Tenant, for the continued use of approximately 4.2 acres of land area and all improvements thereon, located at 1023 North Pine Street in Council District 2, for a term of five-years expiring October 30, 2022, at a rental rate of $10.00 for the entire lease term, with a mutual right to terminate without cause, with 180-days’ notice. Approval of this ordinance is a continuation of the City’s policy to partner with community-based agencies to enhance customer accessibility to a wide range of human development services.
ALTERNATIVES:
Should City Council not approve this ordinance, the EACC would have to provide services at a different location.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The amount of revenue generated by this lease agreement is $10.00 over the five year term of the lease. This revenue will be deposited in the general fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Lease Renewal Agreement.