PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MARTIN COUNTY, INC. (HSMC), FOR THE PROPOSED ELLIOTT MUSEUM EXPANSION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
This is a request for approval of a First Amendment to Lease with the HSMC for the Elliott Museum’s proposed expansion to the museum and parking area. The lease amendment adds 1.10 acres (more or less) to the current lease area of 3.99 acres.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Robert Steele, Historical Society of Martin County, Inc.
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Agreement Drafted by:
Martin County and Historical Society of Martin County, Inc.
2. Parties to the Agreement:
Martin County, Lessor
Historical Society of Martin County, Inc., Lessee
3. Purpose of Agreement:
Expand lease area
4. New/Renewal/Modified:
New
5. Duration:
Current lease expires August 21, 2107
6. Benefits to Martin County:
Proposed expansion of Elliott Museum and parking lot area
7. Cost to Martin County:
None
On February 7, 2023, the HSMC presented a plan for proposed addition to the Elliott Museum with added parking. The Board directed staff to work with the HSMC on an Amendment to the Lease expanding the lease area, which includes the land adjacent to and south of the museum (former location of Fire Station 14) on Hutchinson Island.
The current Lease consists of approximately 4 acres and the Lease Amendment will provide for an increase of 1.10 acres giving the HSMC a little over 5 acres of lease area. The added property was the former location of Fire Station 14, which has been demolished and property is now vacant.
The First Amendment to Lease provides additional vacant land sufficient for the Museum to raise funds and develop more concrete plans for the future addition to their current building including shared parking for the Elliott Museum and the county park. HSMC is required to get all necessary Governmental approvals for the proposed expansion, this amendment only expands the leased land and provides for adjustment to the Insurance requirement to cover the expansion.
ISSUES:
None
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Martin County and Historical Society of Martin County, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and provide staff with alternative direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☒Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
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