Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) Lease at 3050 North "L" Street
From:
Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Organization:
Public Works
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Florida Department of Corrections Lease at 3050 North "L" Street - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board adopt a Resolution to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Lease Agreement between Escambia County and the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) for the property located at 3050 North "L" Street, for the term of 30 years, commencing on January 12, 2012.
Rent shall be paid to the County in the amount of $1 per year.
In January 1972 the Board approved leasing the property located at 3050 North "L" Street to the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, which is now the Florida Department of Corrections, to be solely used for the erection of the Community Correctional Center. The Community Correctional Center, now known as the State Work Release Center, was constructed and has been used as agreed upon for the term of the Lease. The current Lease was for 40 years and will expire on January 11, 2012. This action will renew FDOC's Lease for another 30 years, with the sole purpose of the property being used as a State Work Release Center.
BACKGROUND:
In January 1972 the Board approved leasing the property located at 3050 North "L" Street to the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, which is now the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC), to be solely used for the erection of the Community Correctional Center. The Community Correctional Center, now known as the State Work Release Center, was constructed and has been used as agreed upon for the term of the lease. The current lease was for forty years and will expire on January 11, 2012. This will renew FDOC's lease for another 30 years, with the sole purpose of the property being used as a State Work Release Center.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Lease Agreement was prepared in conjunction with the County Attorney's Office, Facilities Management and the Florida Department of Corrections. The County Attorney's office has approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Current Policy requires Board approval for lease agreements involving County-owned property.