Explanation
Background: This legislation will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to sign an addendum to the lease with Community Arts Project, Inc. for the use of the Garfield School being operated as the King Arts Complex. The initial lease of the Garfield School, beginning on September 17, 2008 and authorized by ordinance 1375-2008 can be extended through September 17, 2028 for a total of 20 years. This addendum will allow the lease to be extended through September 17, 2031 for a total of 23 years. Community Arts Project, Inc. is in the process of applying for grants to assist in funding the King Arts Complex. The grants are ten year grants and in order to be eligible, the length of the current lease must continue through the end of the grant. This three year extension makes Community Arts Project, Inc. eligible to obtain additional funding.
Principal Parties:
Community Arts Project, Inc.
867 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
Olivia Johnson, 614-599-3713
Emergency Justification: Emergency Action is requested so that Community Arts Project, Inc. may immediately apply for grants and meet required deadlines to obtain additional funding for community arts programming through the King Arts Complex.
Benefits to the Public: Community Arts Project, Inc. has been a valuable partner in promoting the arts to all citizens of Columbus and this extension will allow them to obtain additional funding to continue their dedicated work.
Community Input/Issues: King Arts Center programming provides art opportunities for all and is appreciated by the Community.
Area(s) Affected: East Columbus
Master Plan Relation: Expanding the Arts
Fiscal Impact: No additional cost to the City.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to sign an addendum to the lease with Community Arts Project, Inc. for the use of the Garfield School being operated as the King Arts Complex; to authorize the lease to be extended through September 17, 2031; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus owns certain real property commonly known as the Garfield School, 867 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203; and
WHEREAS, this addendum will allow the lease to be extended through September 17, 2031 for a total of 23 years. Community Arts Project, Inc. is in the process of applying for grants to assist in funding the King Arts Complex; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said agreement so that we can continue to provide financial support toward community arts programming and facility maintenance; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to sign an addendum to the lease with Community Arts Project, Inc. for the use of the Garfield School being operated as the King Arts Complex.
SECTION 2. That the terms and conditions of the lease shall be approved in form by the City Attorney's office and shall include the following:
a). That the lease shall be for a period of twenty three (23) years commencing September 17, 2008 through September 17, 2031.
b). That the Lessee shall pay an annual fee of $1.00 for use of the Garfield School for the purpose of community and arts programming.
c). Such other terms and conditions as are required and/or approved by the City Attorney's office.
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this legislation.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.