SUBJECT
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Approve Lease Agreement between Polk County and Tri-County Human Services, Inc. and adopt a resolution authorizing the lease of the associated property. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. (hereinafter “Tri-County”), a Florida not-for-profit corporation, provides peer support services and assistance to newly released inmates of the Polk County Jail, under a program known as Helping HANDS (Healthcare Access Navigation Delivery and Support) (the “Program”). Tri-County currently leases office space located within the Indigent Health Care Division building located at 2135 Marshall Edwards Drive in Bartow to facilitate the Program. The County and Tri-County entered into a lease agreement in 2019 and the current term is due to expire on September 30, 2022. Tri-County has requested continued use of the same office space to administer its Program and has executed and delivered to the County a Lease Agreement with an effective date of October 1, 2022, for a term of three (3) years, which includes an option for one additional three (3) year renewal term.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the aforementioned Lease Agreement and adopt a resolution authorizing the lease of the property associated therewith.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Administrator
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577