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Contract Amendment - Lease Extension 601 Lancaster Avenue
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) August 6, 2018, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #11, Lease approved
2) June 7, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25, Lease extension approved (six months)
3) November 15, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #21-402, Lease extension approved (eighteen months)
4) April 17, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-186, Lease extension approved (thirty-six months)
BACKGROUND:
The Facilities & Fleet Management Department has utilized the contractual services of Raymond G. Smith for the lease of space at 604 Lancaster Avenue, which is used as Juvenile Justice offices, since August 1, 2018. Raymond G. Smith has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to extend the lease for an additional two years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated first year monthly cost for the lease is $7,600.62, with a 3% increase in year two. Therefore, a total amount of $185,151 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation.