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Authorization to execute a month-to-month lease agreement with the Arts Consortium for use of the Oval Park Service Center building at 808 N. Court.
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Deadline for Action: 9/7/2021
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Devon Jones, 4190
Department Recommendation: That Council authorize staff to execute a month-to-month lease agreement between the Arts Consortium and the City of Visalia for the use of the Oval Service Center at Lincoln Oval Park for Arts Consortium programming and to serve as the Arts Consortium's temporary office location while Self Help Enterprises constructs the Lofts at Fort Visalia project where the Arts Consortium is to lease office space. The proposed rent is $225 per month and the Arts Consortium would be responsible for all utilities and all maintenance issues other than broken windows since the City already handles that expense. The lease is being proposed on a month-to-month basis given the Tulare County Office of Education's (TCOE) Head Start project in the Oval Park has been identified by Council as a preferred project but is still awaiting full federal funding.
Background Discussion:
The City owns the Oval Service Center at 808 N. Court. The Service Center was last used in 2018 by the Tulare County Office of Education to operate their Home Base Program. Prior to that it was used by the Visalia Rescue Mission to provide services to the community. There are no building modifications planned other than replacing broken windows and conducting general cleanup and maintenance to ensure the facility is of good condition prior to Arts Consortium getting keys. The proposed rent is $225 per month and the Arts Consortium will be responsible for all utilities and any maintenance issues. The Consortium understands that upon occupancy, any repairs, other than broken windows, would be their responsibility. Since the plan is to remove the building once TCOE begins its constructi...
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