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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4727-18 Resolution Approving Continuance of Human Commission Rights Lease RESOLUTION No. 4727-18 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana July 23, 20-1-8 . Attest: City Clerk �areemah N. Fowler Attest, President of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana .1u1T2'� 20 _j&. City Clerk Kareemah N. F Approved and signed by me �� 20L . BILL NO. 18-35 RESOLUTION NO. `l-I g A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,REAFFIRMING AND APPROVING THE NECESSITY OF THE LEASE OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 319 NILES AVENUE, SOUTH BEND,INDIANA FOR USE BY THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION WHEREAS,this Council, by Resolution No. 4193-12 on July 9, 2012 previously determined that it was necessary for the City of South Bend to enter into a real estate lease for property located at 319 Niles Avenue, South Bend, Indiana(Property), as office space used by the South Bend Human Rights Commission(HRC); and WHEREAS, the City entered into a five year lease with then-owner 319 Niles, LLC, and the HRC space of the leased premises was redesigned and reconfigured to the specific needs of the HRC; and WHEREAS,the original five (5) year lease term has expired, and the City on behalf of the HRC desires to enter a similar lease for another five year term with current owner and landlord MedPro Properties, LLC; and WHEREAS, since this Common Council initially determined the need for this leased property in 2012, there has been no change in the circumstances of the HRC's need for this fully accessible space which is convenient to the HRC and its many service applicants which space is not available in any currently City owned real estate ; and WHEREAS,the Board of Public Works held a public hearing pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-10-13 with respect to the appropriateness of the proposed lease renewal at its meeting on July 19, 2018 approved Resolution No. 37-2018 (attached) recommending continuance of the City's lease at this property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. § 36-1-10-7,the Common Council must determine that the structure remains needed by the HRC. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The Common Council determines that the improved building located at 319 Niles Avenue currently used as the administrative office of the South Bend Human Rights Commission remains needed for that purpose, and that it is appropriate to continue the City's tenancy at the Property. Section II. The City of South Bend is hereby authorized to lease the Property on terms approved by the Board of Public works, as the same may be renewed, extended, or modified with the approval of the Board of Public Works. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. Tim Sco resident South Bend Common Council p�ttsFr.:.. W-T Am,- MOpTIO 1l la� 1