IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a fifty-year lease with City HR, LLC of Independence, Missouri, for the use and renovation of the County-owned building located at 200 S. Main, Independence, Missouri.
Intro
RESOLUTION #17648, August 15, 2011
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, by Resolution 11157, dated February 5, 1996, the Legislature did authorize the purchase of the building located at 200 S. Main, Independence, Missouri, commonly known as "Old City Hall," for use as additional office space for County staff; and,
WHEREAS, County staff occupied the building until 2009, when structural issues related to the building's deterioration made it unsafe to occupy; and,
WHEREAS, in November 2010, the Director of Public Works solicited formal written requests for proposals for the redevelopment, reuse, and lease of 200 S. Main; and,
WHEREAS, two proposals were received, one of which was for the purchase of the building and the other proposed a long-term lease and renovation of the property; and,
WHEREAS, because the County desires to maintain ownership of the property, the Director of Public Works recommends acceptance of the proposal submitted by McProperties, LLC, on behalf of City HR, LLC, as the best proposal meeting specifications; and,
WHEREAS, under the lease proposal, City HR, LLC will pay the County $1.00 per year for fifty years, will assume the operational and maintenance costs of the property, and will provide for extensive restoration of the exterior and interior of the building consistent with its historic features; and,
WHEREAS, upon completion of the restoration project, City HR, LLC will sublet the property as office space consistent with applicable zoning laws; and,
WHEREAS, this lease agreement is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; now theref...
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