Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Health operates clinics for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program through grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health. In order to best serve its clients throughout the City, in many locations WIC occupies space in buildings owned by private property owners. WIC has occupied space in the St. Stephens Community House, located at 1500 E. 17th Avenue, for several years under an operating agreement. Per current guidelines, this agreement will be now be pursuant to a lease for space. Since the decision to change the agreement from the former operating agreement to a lease was made with respect to the current lease year (October 2010 to September 2011), this legislation encompasses this time period, and is retroactive to October 1, 2010.
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of Department of Public Health, to execute those documents necessary to enter into a lease agreement with Saint Stephens Community Services, Inc., for the occupancy of 880 square feet for the period commencing October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. The rental rate for this space is only for a reimbursement of WIC's pro rata share of St. Stephen's Community House operating expenses, with a maximum liability to WIC of $7,000. The lease shall also contain one automatic one-year renewal at the sole option of the City.
Emergency action is requested in order to allow St. Stephens to be reimbursed for the current operating year.
Fiscal Impact The lease payments for the rental of this facility are entirely funded by the grant. This grant does not generate revenue or require a City match.
Emergency Justification Emergency action is requested to allow for the immediate execution of the subject lease agreement so that the Lessor can be reimbursed for the current operating year.
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To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on ...
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