Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement with South Sound YMCA for the Use of Property Located at 108 State Ave NE
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to Committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing the lease of the City-owned property located at with South Sound YMCA for Property Located at 108 State Ave NE and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with South Sound YMCA for Property Located at 108 State Ave NE.
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, Executive Department, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City owns the historic building located at 108 State Ave in downtown Olympia. It previously was used by the Family Support Center and other social service providers. The downstairs of the building was also previously used as a childcare facility and the space is designed accordingly for that purpose. The building has been vacant for a year.
The COVID-19 epidemic has caused onsite closures of areawide schools, as a result the demand for childcare facilities has increased. The South Sound YMCA will be providing childcare for school aged children in the Olympia School District on the first floor of the building at 108 State Avenue. The space will be provided to the YMCA by the City at no cost however, the YMCA will be responsible for all related utilities. The term of the agreement is for one year with the ability to extend with mutual agreement.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There is a significant need for this and similar childcare facilities to help accommodate working parents with school aged children while the Olympia School District is operating with remote learning.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing the lease of 108 State Avenue to South Sound YMCA, authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary.
2. Ask staff to revise the resolution and agreement related to the lease of 108 State Avenue to South Sound YMCA.
3. Do not approve the resolution or authorize the lease of 108 State Ave to South Sound YMCA.
Financial Impact:
The lessee shall be responsible for utilities, real estate taxes, maintenance and upkeep of the structures and landscaping upon the property. The proposed lease agreement provides for the lessee to insure the premises and to add the City as an additional insured. A lease will save the City the expense of maintaining and monitoring the property while the City determines its future use.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement