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Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Lease Agreement with Melody Eggen, Inc. for Continuation of Dance Studio at Town Facility, 1714 Legion Road.
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Staff:
Department:
Phil Fleischmann, Director
Parks and Recreation
Linda Smith, Assistant Director
Overview: Adopting the resolution would authorize the Manager to negotiate and execute a lease of the approximately 2,240 sq. ft. auxiliary building on Town-owned property at 1714 Legion Road. The proposed lessee, Melody Eggen, Inc., has operated a dance studio at this facility for many years and wishes to continue to offer dance programming to the Chapel Hill community at this location.
In 2017, the Town purchased the property from the American Legion Post No. 6. Since that time, the Legion Post has leased the property back from the Town and the Legion Post has continued to sublease the dance studio building to Melody Eggen, Inc.
Pursuant to ? 160A-272, Lease or rental of property, Council needs to authorize the Manager to execute a lease on the Town's behalf. With the authorization of this resolution, the final terms and conditions of the lease would be subject to the approval of the Manager and Attorney.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Manager to negotiate and execute a lease of the approximately 2,240 sq. ft. building at 1714 Legion Road to Melody Eggen, Inc.
Decision Points:
* This action is consistent with staff recommendations outlined in a memorandum related to facilities on the property at 1714 Legion Road (attached).
* Given the short-term nature of this lease, it does not preclude the Town from pursuing other opportunities and uses for the American Legion property.
Key Issues:
* How quickly does the Council envision proceeding with use and/or park/project development on the property?
Fiscal Impact/Resources: Staff do not expect to incur any significant costs related to the execution and management of this lease agreeme...
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