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Lease Agreement With City of Brooksville for Office Space for Tourism Development Located at 205 East Fort Dade Avenue
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
This agenda item seeks approval of a lease agreement with the City of Brooksville for Tourist Development to remain at its current location on Fort Dade Avenue. This lease is contingent upon the Board’s approval of the dedication of Hernando Park to The City of Brooksville (Legistar #14085 on this meeting agenda).
If approved, Hernando County, as the tenant, would sign the attached lease first, and will extend for a term of six (6) years. This lease approval will allow Hernando County Tourism to continue operating at its present location which is shared with a second tenant (Brooksville Main Street, Inc.) in Hernando Park. Further, this agreement is essential for facilitating the seamless transition of Hernando Park’s management and ensuring continued tourism activities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Hernando County Tourism will pay rent of $1.00 per month, along with a flat rate of $300.00 per month for electricity, water, sewer, and trash pick-up. Funds are available in following account.
Expense:
Fund: 1261 - Tourist Development Tax, Department: 02811 - Tourist Development, Account: 5304405 - Rental/Lease-Bldgs and Fund: 1261 - Tourist Development Tax, Department: 02811 - Tourist Development, Account: 5304301 Utitlity Srv-Elect/Wtr/Swr.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
Contingent upon the Board’s approval of the dedication of Hernando Park to the City of Brooksville (Legistar #14085), it is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on the attached lease agreement with the City of Brooksville for office space currently being used by Tourist Development at 205 East Fort Dade Avenue.