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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING ON FIRST READING, A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MDGLCC
FOUNDATION, INC., FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,543 SQUARE
FEET OFCITY-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 1130 WASHINGTON
AVENUE, 1sT FLOOR NORTH, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA; SAID LEASE
HAVING AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS, WITH TWO ADDITIONAL
THREE YEAR RENEWAL TERMS, AT THE CITY'S SOLE DISCRETION;
WAIVING BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
APPRAISAL REQUIREMENTS, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 82-39 OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE; FURTHER SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON MARCH 10, 2010, FOR THE SECOND READING (AND
FINAL APPROVAL) OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2008, the Finance & Citywide Projects Committee
(F&CPC) acknowledged that the City-owned Historic City Hall building (the "Building") was
not needed for City offices and instructed the Administration to advertise, market and
negotiate leases for available spaces within the Building; and
WHEREAS, MDGLCC Foundation, Inc. has expressed interest in leasing office
space on the north side of the first floor of the Building; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2009, the F&CPC was provided preliminary
information regarding MDGLCC's interest in leasing space in the Building; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2009, the Mayor and City Commission instructed the
Administration to prepare a lease agreement for City Commission review and approval;
and
WHEREAS, the City and MDGLCC have negotiated a proposed lease agreement
having an initial term of three (3) years, commencing April 1, 2010 and ending March 31,
2013, with two (2) additional three (3) year renewal terms, at the City's sole discretion; and
WHEREAS, Section 82-39 of the Miami Beach City Code, governing the sale/lease
of public property, requires a competitive bidding process, a Planning Department analysis,
and an independent appraisal to determine the value of the leasehold interest, as well as
two (2) readings of the proposed lease, with the second (and final) reading followed by an
advertised public hearing to obtain citizen input; and
WHEREAS, the Administration would hereby recommend that the Mayor and City
Commission approve the attached Lease Agreement on first reading, and hereby set the
public hearing on March 10, 2010, for second reading and final approval of the Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Section 82-39 of the City Code further provides for the waiver of the
competitive bidding and appraisal requirements, by 5/7tns vote of the Mayor and City
Commission, for leases of City land, upon a finding by the Mayor and City Commission that
the public interest would be served by waiving such conditions; the Administration would
also hereby recommend that the Mayor and City Commission approve said waiver.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve on first reading, a Lease Agreement between the City and
MDGLCC Foundation, Inc., for use of approximately 2,543 square feet of City-owned
property, located at 1130 Washington Avenue, 1a` Floor North, Miami Beach, Florida foran
initial term of three years, with iwo additional three year renewal terms, at the City's sole
discretion, and waiving by 5/7t"$ vote, the competitive bidding and appraisal requirements,
as required by Section 82-39 of the Miami Beach City Code; further setting a public hearing
on March 10, 2010, for the second reading (and final approval) of the Lease Agreement.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2010.
ATTEST:
Robert Parcher, CITY CLERK atti Herrera ower, MAYOR
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Request for approval for a Lease Agreement between the City and MDGLCC Foundation, Inc., anot-for-profit organization,
for use of 2,543 SF of City-owned property located at 1130 Washington Avenue, 1•' Floor North, for a term of three years,
with two additional three year renewal terms, waiving by 5/7ths vote the competitive bidding and appraisal requirements as
required by Section 82-30 and setting a public hearing on March 10, 2010, for second reading and public hearing.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase resident satisfaction with the level of services and facilities.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Approximately 40% of retail businesses surveyed, rank Miami Beach as one of the best places to do business and 61 °fo of
the same group would recommend Miami Beach as a place to do business.
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On October 21, 2008, the Finance & Citywide Projects Committee (F&CPC) acknowledged that the Cityowned Historic Ciry
Hall building (the "Building") was not needed for City offices and instructed the Administration to advertise, market and
negotiate leases for available spaces within the building. On September 3, 2009, the F&CPC was provided preliminary
information regarding MDGLCC's interest in leasing space in the Building, but the Administration did not request a
recommendation from the F&CPC at that time. On October 14, 2009, the City Commission instructed the Administration to
prepare a lease agreement for City Commission review and approval. The City and MDGLCC have negotiated a proposed
tease with the fotlowing terms:
• Square Footaoe: 2,543 SF per updated 2009 City survey;
• Term: Three years with two additional three year renewal terms;
• Rent: $20 PSF; $50,860/year
o Base Rent: $23,319.31 annually, payable monthly @ $1,943.28, with 3°!o annual increase;
o Additional Rent: $27,540.69 annually, payable monthly @ $2,295.05, to offset City's operating expenses
and insurance costs. Tenant pays for electricity separately;
• Security Deposit: The Administration recommends $4,238.33 (equivalent of one month's rent) payable upon
execution of the Agreement; and an additional $4,238.33 payable ten days prior to the Commencement Date of the
Agreement.
Additionally, the proposed lease addresses other issues discussed subsequent to discussion by the Commission, such as
use of the outside terrace area.
Section 82-39 provides for the waiver of the competitive bidding and appraisal requirements, by 5/7ths vote of the Mayorand
City Commission, upon a finding by the Mayor and City Commission that the public interestwould be served bywaiving such
conditions. At the March 10, 2009 meeting of the F&CPC, the Committee determined that it was in the public's best interest
to forgo competitive bidding and staff should proceed in leasing available space in the Building according to market rates and
industry standards.
A Planning Department analysis finding that the use of this space is consistentwith the land use designation contained in the
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 3, 2010 FIRST READING
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING ON FIRST READING, A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND MDGLCC FOUNDATION, INC., FOR USE OF
APPROXIMATELY 2,543 SQUARE FEET OFCITY-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT
1130 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 1sT FLOOR NORTH, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA; SAID
LEASE HAVING AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS, WITH TWO ADDITIONAL
THREE YEAR RENEWAL TERMS, AT THE CITY'S SOLE DISCRETION; WAIVING BY
5/7THS VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPRAISAL REQUIREMENTS, AS
REQUIRED BY SECTION 82-39 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE; FURTHER
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 10, 2010, FOR THE SECOND READING
(AND FINAL APPROVAL) OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution and set a second reading, public hearing.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Increase resident satisfaction with the level of services and facilities.
BACKGROUND
At the October 21, 2008 and March 10, 2009 meetings of the Finance & Citywide Projects
Committee (F&CPC), and following a comprehensive review of the City's office space use, it was
determined that Historic City Hall would not befully re-occupied by City offices, resulting in leasable
space availability for non-City uses. The Committee directed the Administration to advertise and
market the available leasable space, a total of approximately 14,194 square feet, including the
ground floor, but exclusive of the second floor space utilized by the Clerks of the Courts.
At the meeting, the Committee also approved the Administration's recommendation thatthe process
of developing lease agreements based on supply and demand be utilized for the leasing and
occupancy of these available spaces at Historic Old City Hall, and that any future commercial leases
(including renewals and/or extensions) for use of space at Historic City Hall be handled as it is in the
private sector and not through a competitive bid process, with the administration ensuring that
market rates are negotiated and operating expenses included. All leases would continue to require
City Commission approval per City Code.
ANALYSIS
Staff has marketed the location using typical real estate marketing tools. However, based on the
fluctuation of the current real estate market in this economic environment, the City requested an
appraisal, which was performed by Bondarenko & Associates, Inc. to determine the market rent
value; with a revised appraisal provided on July 7, 2009 to reflect further changing conditions. The
resulting market rental rates of $25-$30 PSF were determined to be based on gross rent, full
service. The $25 PSF market rent for floors 1 - 7 was set as an average, with a premium for the 8th
Floor penthouse set at $30 PSF. The highest and best use for the entire building was deemed to be
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February 3,2010
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"office",with the notation that the ground floor potential use as retail commercial is not practical due
to the restrictions of the historic designation of the building.
The MDGLCC Foundation, Inc. d/b/a the Miami Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
(hereinafter referred to as "MDGLCC") is anot-for-profit, 501 (c)3 organization that currently operates
its business at 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 205, Miami, Florida. Last year, they approached the
City regarding available space at Historic City Hall for purposes of relocating its operations, in
addition to developing a visitor center in an area that is more suitable to its base. MDGLCC's
proposed use of the space provides for a use that offers diversity and provides potential foot traffic
in the immediate area.
During a discussion on other proposed leases for Historic City Hall, on September 3, 2009, the
Administration provided the F&CPC an update of the status of its discussions with MDGLCC. As
reported to the Committee, MDGLCC proposed developing a Welcome Center in the north section
of the first floor in the space temporarily occupied by the Miami Design Preservation League.
MDGLCC proposed a rate of $20 PSF, which was below the range for that type of space and
average market rent of $25 PSF. Although the $20 PSF was below the appraised rate of $25 PSF,
and represents a reduction in revenue of $12,715 a year to the City, the Administration was
agreeable to the reduced rent to $20 PSF due to MDGLCC's non-profit status and proposed use.
Additionally, the Administration proposed atwo-month rent abatement, a savings of approximately
$8,500 that (combined with the $20 PSF reduced rent) would result in a total benefit to MDGLCC of
more than $21,000 a year, comparable to the support provided to other City-funded Chambers.
The Administration discussed with MDGLCC an initial term of three years with one renewal term of
three years. However, because MDGLCC and the City had not reached agreement on terms, the
Administration informed the F&CPC that it would continue negotiations and bring the proposed
lease terms back to the F&CWC. The update provided to the F&CPC was for informational
purposes only and the Administration did not request the F&CPC to make a recommendation at that
time. Nonetheless, the F&CPC suggested that MDGLCC explore the possibility of sharing space
with the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) in the 10`" Street Auditorium Building. On
October 2, 2009, representatives ofthe City, MDPL and MDGLCC conducted a site visit to the 10`"
Street Auditorium Building to access the F&CPC suggestion. At the conclusion of the site visit, all
three parties determined that there was not sufficient office space within the Building to
accommodate both MDPL's and MDGLCC's operational needs.
At the October 14, 2009 City Commission meeting, during its discussion of agenda item R9E
("Discussion Regarding How Miami Gay And Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Can Receive
Operational Support As The Other Chambers That Miami Beach Supports"), the Commission
discussed the lease terms discussed by the F&CPC on September 3, 2009, including not only office
use, but also a visitor's center and potential retail. Additionally, the City Commission recommended
a three-month rent abatement and instructed the Administration to prepare a lease for City
Commission review and approval.
LEASE TERMS
The following represents the lease terms negotiated by the City with MDGLCC for use of the space:
TENANT: MDGLCC Foundation, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation.
DEMISED PREMISES: 2,543 SF on the north side of the 1g` Floor of Historic City Hall, located at
1130 Washington Avenue.
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February 3, 2010
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TERM: Initial term of three (3) years, with iwo (2) additional three (3) year renewal
options, at the City's sole discretion.
COMMENCEMENT DATE: April 1, 2010
RENT: $20.00 PSF; $50,860/year
Base Rent: $23,319.31 annually, payable in monthly installments of
$1,943.28. Base Rent (excludes Operating Expenses, Property Taxes and
Insurance) shall be increased annually, on the anniversary of the
Commencement Date, in increments of three (3%) percent per year.
Additional Rent: $27,540.69 annually, payable in monthly installments of
$2,295.05. Any increase in Operating Expenses and Insurance will result in
an increase to Tenant's proportionate share.
PARKING: Tenant may request, from the City's Parking Department, the use of no more
than six (6) parking spaces. Rates for said spaces are subject to change,
and are currently $70 per month plus applicable sales tax.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: Tenant shall furnish the City with a Security Deposit, in the amount of
$8,476.66 (equal to two months Rent costs), payable in two installments. The
1St installment shall be due upon execution of the Lease. The 2nd installment
shall be due ten days prior to the commencement of the Lease.
USES: The Demised Premises shall be used by the Tenant as office, retail and
visitor center space for the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce. The
Demised Premises shall be open a minimum of five days a week (Monday-
Friday) from 10:OOAM to 6:OOPM.
IMPROVEMENTS: No significant improvement and/or build-out are anticipated.
INSURANCE: Tenant shall comply with the following insurance requirements throughout
the Term:
Comprehensive General Liability in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The City of Miami Beach
must be named as additional insured parties on this policy, subject to
adjustment for inflation.
Workers Compensation and Employers Liability coverage in accordance with
Florida statutory requirements.
All-Risks property and casualty insurance, written at a minimum of 80% of
replacement cost value and with replacement cost endorsement, covering all
of Tenant's personal property in the Demised Premises (including, without
limitation, inventory, trade fixtures, floor coverings, furniture and other
property removable by Tenant under the provisions of this Agreement) and
all leasehold improvements installed in the Demised Premises by or on
behalf of Tenant, subject fo adjustment for inflation.
PROPERTY TAXES: Property taxes for Property Tax Year 2009 are estimated at Zero Dollars
($0.00). Notwithstanding, the City makes no warranty or representation, that
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the Historic City Hall building, the Land, and/or the proposed lease premises
will not be subject to ad valorem (or other) taxes in subsequent years. In the
event Miami-Dade County assesses the property, Tenant shall pay its
proportionate share of the property tax bill. Any property tax payment shall be
payable by Tenant immediately upon receipt of notice from the City.
Tax Stoo.
Notwithstanding the preceding, in the event the property is subject to Miami-
Dade County property taxes, the City shall be responsible for payment of the
Property Tax Payment up to an amount not to exceed Three Dollars ($3.00)
per square foot (Tax Stop Amount) with Tenant to be responsible for
anything in excess of that amount. Tenant shall promptly reimburse the City
for its portion of the Property Tax Payment (if any) upon receipt of the City's
invoice for same.
UTILITIES: Tenant retains sole responsibility for all utilities (not included as part of
Operating Expenses) including electric, janitorial Internet and telephone
services.
MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR: Tenant shall be responsible for day-to-day maintenance and repairs of the
Demised Premises, including, without limitation, all fixtures, appurtenances,
equipment and furnishings.
ADDITIONAL TERM FOR DISCUSSION
While uses of office space and general terms have been discussed by the F&CPC and the City
Commission, a full lease has never been discussed at Committee. Subsequent to the October 14,
2009 City Commission meeting, the MDGLCC inquired on their ability to use the adjacent terrace
area (west of the office space, on the exterior of the building). MDGLCC's proposed lease space
has two doors that exit immediately out to the terrace area. Please see attached "Exhibit A" for a
diagram depicting this area.
The MDGLCC is proposing that it be allowed access and use of the terrace during its normal hours
of operation for "passive" uses, as would be available to any other tenant of the building. Passive
uses in noway would be deemed to include or allow any type of use of the terrace, which includes
an organized event, a third party use, any amplified music, and/or the sale or consumption of
alcohol. However, in response to discussions relating to other uses, the City has included language
in Section 7.3 of the Lease Agreement which entitles MDGLCC to the periodic limited, non-exclusive
use of the terrace. This language is identical to language included in the Miami Design Preservation
League's Management Agreement for use ofthe "breezeway" adjacent to the 10N Street Auditorium.
As provided for in the proposed lease, any organized event, third party use, or use by MDGLCC that
includes amplified music, and/or the sale or consumption of alcohol, will require that the MDGLCC
submit a Special Event Permit application for the appropriate review and approval, including any
approval to exceed the limit of five (5) special event permits per year.
CONCLUSION
The viability of securing a commercial retailer for this is space is limited, as the historic designation
of the building precludes any retailer from placing signage on the fapade of the building, and the
main entrance is not directly onto the street, but through the lobby. The appraisal secured by the City
finds the highest and best use to be designated "Office." MDGLCC's use ofthe space as a chamber
of commerce, which brings together businesspeople and merchants to promote commercial
interests in the community, in addition to its proposed visitor center and retail component, should
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February 3, 2010
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encourage activity that increases pedestrian traffrc in the area.
Section 82-39 of the Miami Beach City Code, governing the sale/lease of public property, provides
that the lease of any City-owned property, including option periods, requires the following:
1) a public bidding process;
2) Planning Department analysis (attached as Exhibit B);
3) an independent appraisal to determine the value of the leasehold interest;
4) two (2) readings of the proposed lease; and
5) a public hearing to obtain citizen input.
Section 82-39 further provides for the waiver of the competitive bidding and appraisal requirements,
by 5/7ms vote of the Mayor and City Commission, upon a finding by the Mayor and City Commission
that the public interest would be served by waiving such conditions.
The proposed lease terms are within the range of comparable spaces in the area, and reflect the
current economic reality. This Tenant's use is consistent with the uses envisioned for Historic City
Hall.
Based on the forgoing, the Administration recommends a lease agreement with the MDGLCC
Foundation, Inc., for use of the north half of the 1 gt Floor with the proposed terms, as delineated
herein and including the proposed process for the use of the exterior space, be approved on first
reading. Additionally, The Administration recommends that the City Commission waive by 5/7ths
vote, the competitive bidding and appraisal requirements, as required by Section 82-39 of the Miami
Beach City Code; and set a public hearing on March 10tH, 2010, for the second reading and final
approval of the Lease Agreement.
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EXHIBIT B
MIMI BEACH
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Anna Parekh, Real Estate, Housing 8 Comm. Development Director
FROM: Richard G. Lorber, Actin Plannin Director ~'"====-
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SuBJECr: Analysis of Proposed Lease Agreement for MDGLCC Foundation, Inc.
18~ Floor, Old City Hall, 1130 Washington Avenue
Pursuant to your request, this memorandum will serve as a planning analysis of the
proposed lease agreement between the City and MDGLCC Foundation, Inc. (Tenant), for
approximately 2,543 square feet on the north side of the 1st floor of the City-owned property
known as Historic City Hall, located at 1130 Washington Avenue. The subject location is
proposed to be used by the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce as office,
retail and visitor center space, and the lease agreement for an initial term of three (3) years,
with two (2) additional three (3) year renewal terms, at the City's sole discretion.
Section 82-38 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach requires that any proposed sale or
lease of City-owned land be analyzed from a planning perspective so that the City
Commission and the public are fully apprised of all conditions relating to the proposed sale or
lease. The follovang is an analysis of the criteria delineated in the Code:
1. Whether or not the proposed use is in keeping with city goals and objectives
and conforms to the city comprehensive plan.
Consistent -The property is located within the PF Public Facilities future land use
category, and surrounded by the CD-2 medium intensity commercial future land use
category. The proposed use is for office, retail and visitor center space; MDGLCC
Foundation, Inc. is snot-for-profit corporation promoting gay and gay-friendly business,
tourism and professional opportunities in the area. The lease agreement between the City
and MDGLCC Foundation, Inc. is consistent with the future land use category description
contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The impact on adjacent properly, including the potential positive or negative
Impacts such as diminution of open space, increased traffic, noise level or enhanced
property values, improved development patterns and provision of necessary services.
Based on the proposed use of the property, the city shall determine the potential
impact of the project on city utilities and other infrastructure needs and the magnitude
of costs associated with needed Infrastructure improvements. Should it become
apparent that further evaluation of traffic impact is needed, the proponent shall be
responsible for obtaining a trafTic Impact analysis from a reputable trafFlc engineer.
Consistent -The property subject to the lease is in the existing Historic City Hall,
and previously was used by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) as office and
visitor center space. There would be no diminution of open space as no new construction is
being proposed. No additional utility or infrastructure is expected to be necessary.
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Proposed Lease -MDGLCC Foundation, Inc.
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November 19, 2009
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3. A determination as to whether or not the proposed use is in keeping with a
public purpose and community needs, such as expanding the city's revenue base,
creating Jobs, creating a significant revenue stream, and improving the community's
overall quality of life.
Consistent -The proposal will accrue approximately $23,319.31 per year in rent,
plus operating expenses to the City, and there is a potential to create additional jobs. The
revenue stream generated will help defray the cost of maintenance needs of Historic City
Hall.
4. Determination as to whether or not the development is in keeping with the
surrounding neighborhood, will block views or create environmental intrusions, and
evaluation of the design and aesthetic considerations of tfie project.
Consistent -The surrounding neighborhood consists of the Washington Avenue
commercial corr(dor and the City of Miami Beach Police Headquarters. This office, retail and
visitor center use on the 1" floor of Historic City Hall will not 6e out of character with the
surrounding uses. View and environmental considerations are not applicable.
5. The impact on adjacent properties, whether or not there is adequate parking,
street and infrastructure needs.
Consistent -The previous use on this property was office and visitor center space,
therefore, there should be no negative impact on adjacent properties. As the proposed use
is similar to the previously existing use at this location, and is adjacent to a parking garage,
there are no issues with respect to required parking. No further infrastructure needs are
anticipated.
6. A determination as to whether or not alternatives are available for the
proposed disposition, including assembly of adjacent properties, and whether the
project could be accomplished under a private ownership assembly.
Not applicable -This is a City-owned property, of which this proposed use is a small
portion of the available space. No assembly of land is necessary, nor would such be under
private ownership.
7. Within the constraints of public objectives, the department should examine
financial issues such as job generation, providing housing opportunities, and the
return to the city for its disposition of property.
The proposed lease agreement will help to defray the cost of maintenance of the
building. No housing opportunities will be created.
8. Such other issues as the Planning Department may deem appropriate in
analysis of the proposed disposition.
Not applicable -The Planning Department has no other issues it deems appropriate
to analyze for this proposal.
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