Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Lease of City-Owned Property Located at 112 4th Avenue W to South Puget Sound Community College
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the lease of the City-owned property located at 112 4th Avenue W to South Puget Sound Community College and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the lease of the property located at 112 4th Avenue W to South Puget Sound Community College.
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, 360.753.8591
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8338
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
On September 25, 2018, the Olympia City Council authorized the acquisition of real property located at 112 4th Ave W (the Property) to be used to support mixed use development including commercial, residential, civic use, and structured parking. Recognizing that an extended period of time will be required to accomplish the necessary public process to determine the elements of the contemplated future development, staff proposes that the vacant space at 112 4th Ave W be leased on a year-to-year basis to South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC).
The lease to SPSCC is in direct alignment with Comprehensive Plan objectives:
This is directly supported by the following City of Olympia Comprehensive Plan Goals:
PE6.7 - Collaborate with The Evergreen State College, St. Martin's University, and South Puget Sound Community College on their efforts to educate students in skills that will be needed in the future, to contribute to our community's cultural life, and attract new residents.
PE6.8 - Encourage The Evergreen State College, St. Martin's University, and South Puget Sound Community College to establish a physical presence in downtown.
As rent, SPSCC agrees to operate a workforce development and educat...
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