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PUBLIC PURPOSE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY AND HALPATIOKEE OUTDOOR CENTER, LLC., TO MANAGE AN OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER AT HALPATIOKEE PARK
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for Board consideration of a 10-year Public Purpose Lease Agreement (Lease) between Martin County (County) and Halpatiokee Outdoor Center LLC., a Florida corporation (HOC) to provide and manage outdoor experiences through kayak, canoe, and mountain bike rentals at Halpatiokee Park at the existing vacant 1,500 square foot building, adjacent restroom and kayak/canoe launch. The Lease includes one renewal period of five years, exercisable at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. The proposed program meets the County's goal to increase ecotourism opportunities.
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
PREPARED BY: Name: Kevin Kirwin
Title: Parks and Recreation, Deputy Director
REQUESTED BY: Martin County Board of County Commissioners
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
1. Documents drafted by: Parks and Recreation Department
2. Parties to the Lease: Martin County and Halpatiokee Outdoor Center LLC.
3. Purpose of the Lease: Provide for the management of outdoor experiences through kayak, canoe and mountain bike rentals at Halpatiokee Park
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Term of Lease:10-year term with one additional 5-year renewal
6. Benefits to County: Outsourced management reduces overall cost to the County while providing additional resident and visitor experiences. Provides a consistent revenue stream to reduce operating subsidy.
7. Cost to County: Leasing this operation provides a revenue source and a cost savings to the County.
This agenda item concerns a proposed 10-year Public Purpose Lease Agreement between the County and Halpatiokee Outdoor Center LLC. for management of an outdoor experience operation (kayak, canoe, mount...
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