DEPARTMENT: Center City Development & Operations
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John Jacks
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
SUBJECT:
Third Amendment of Lease Agreement for SAFD Wellness Program
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the execution of a Third Amendment of Lease Agreement between Burkhart, Shannon and Holmes, a Texas general partnership, and the City of San Antonio, for the continued use of 11,622 square feet of office space and the addition of 795 square feet of office space located at 215 South San Saba, located in Council District 1, for use by the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) as a location for its staff Psychologist and Health and Wellness Program, commencing July 1, 2018 for the additional monthly rental amount of $1,160.70 increasing to $1,256.10 on the fifth year of the lease term, with the option to renew for one additional five-year term. The City will retain the option to terminate this lease any time after April 30, 2021 with 120 days notice.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2010-09-09-0782, dated September 9, 2010, and two subsequent City Council approved renewals, the SAFD - Wellness Program has been a tenant at 215 South San Saba since December 1, 2010. As a result of the FY 2010 budget process, the SAFD was given direction to implement a Health and Wellness Program for uniformed employees. Through coordination with the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association (SAPFFA), the Human Resources Department, Health Department and Office of Management and Budget, the SAFD determined that an in-house program was the most cost effective and efficient method to provide annual physicals for each firefighter. This location has provided the SAFD the ability to establish a fitness center, and provide fitness evaluations on all uniformed personnel. This action will serve to add 795 square feet of office space to the existing leased premises, as a location in which to house its staff Psychologist, and based on its central...
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