DEPARTMENT: Center City Development & Operations
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John Jacks
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Ella Austin Community Center 2nd Renewal and Amendment to Lease Agreement
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the execution of the 2nd Renewal and Amendment to Lease Agreement (Renewal) 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 ten years expiring May 31, 2031, at a rental rate of $50.00 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. 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. Originally built as a public school this 100 year old edifice has benefited from the City's investment of over $1.5 million in recent years rehabilitating and restoring the multi-building campus including a present investment of $500,000 for new roof systems. As with any aging infrastructure, adequately maintaining the building will be a continuing partnership with EACC performing ongoing maintenance of the buildings. This action will serve to continue the City's support of the EACC's community-based mission by leasing the property for an additional ten year term and incorporating measures into the lease to hold EACC accountable for the day-to-day maintenance. Pursuant to the terms of the Renewal, City staff will be provided reports from EACC documenting their maintenance efforts with a means in place to ensure the buildings are kept in goo...
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