SUBJECT
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Approve Lease Agreement between Polk County and the City of Bartow for the Bartow Fire Station. (No Fiscal Impact)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County (“County”) and the City of Bartow (“City”) are finalizing an Automatic Aid Agreement identifying areas in, and adjacent to, the municipal limits of Bartow for which each party will provide mutual fire rescue services as needed to serve the residents of those areas. In order to facilitate the City’s service of certain unincorporated and municipal areas associated with the Agreement, the City has requested the use of a property and building owned by the County located at 2475 East Clower Street. The property contains a building measuring approximately 3,200 square feet along with a multiple bay structure for fire rescue vehicles. The facility is currently utilized by the County as an active/manned station but is better suited for City fire rescue operations based on aid agreement and the service areas outlined therein. A proposed Lease Agreement has been prepared for an initial term of 10 years with an option for two 5-year renewal terms. As part of the lease the County agrees to make certain improvements to the facility to accommodate the City’s proposed use. The proposed lease also contains a provision that if the aid agreement is terminated the lease will automatically terminate. Approving the Lease Agreement will allow the City to utilize the property to facilitate its responsibilities under the aid agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the aforementioned Lease Agreement with the City of Bartow.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Wade Allen, Director
Real Estate Services
863-534-2577