Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-92

 

Sponsor: Council President at the request of the JEDC

 

Date of Introduction: January 23, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference: F, ECID

 

Date of Analysis: January 26, 2007

 

Type of Action: Authorization of lease agreement

 

Bill Summary: The bill authorizes the execution of a lease agreement between the City and Owens Research, Inc. (d/b/a Tubes ‘N’ Hoses) for use of building #905 at Cecil Commerce Center.

 

Background Information: The lease is for a term of 5 years with 3 one-year renewal options at a rate of $3.75 per square foot (no escalation factor), a termination option, and includes up to $35,000 for tenant build-out expenses.  Owens Research is a specialty manufacturer of specialized fluid lines for industrial vehicles and equipment.

 

Policy Impact Area: Economic development; Cecil Commerce Center

 

Fiscal Impact: Provides for a lease rate of $3.75 p.s.f. for the initial 5-year term.

 

Analyst: Clements