Title
Approval of Resolution Approving Terms and Conditions of Lease Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease for Premises
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution approving a lease for premises to be used for an auxiliary police station and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement for same.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the terms and conditions of a lease for premises to be used for an auxiliary police station in West Olympia.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8740
Ronnie Roberts, Police Chief, 360.753.8409
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City has a need for an auxiliary police station in West Olympia to provide law enforcement services to the community. Currently, Olympia Police Department is without a suitable auxiliary police station to provide services to that portion of Olympia. An auxiliary police station will provide a location for patrol officers to perform necessary administrative and law enforcement tasks and to enhance services to the community in West Olympia.
The success of a recent public safety levy in Olympia provided for the increase of Olympia's downtown walking patrol unit and the addition of a neighborhood liaison unit. The auxiliary police station in West Olympia will be used as primary office space, and will enhance law enforcement presence and services in West Olympia and the entire community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the resolution approving the terms and conditions of a lease with MPH Holdings, LLC, for premises to be used for an auxiliary police station in West Olympia, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement for same.
2. Do not approve the terms and conditions of the proposed lease with MPH Holdings, LLC, and direct staff to continue negotiations for b...
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