Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-465

Sponsor: Council Member Self:

Date of Introduction: April 24, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F; ECID

Date of Analysis: April 27, 2007

Type of Action: Authorization for Lease Agreement Amendment

Bill Summary: This ordinance approves and authorizes the Mayor and Corporation Secretary to execute an Amendment Number One to Lease Agreement between the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc., and the City of Jacksonville for certain premises at Ed Austin Park, so as to revise the description of the leased premises.

Background Information: Ordinance 1999-129-E authorized the execution of a lease agreement between the City and PAL. The City leased the park to PAL for park management purposes. The lease was for 40 year. In amending the lease agreement, two (2) parcels would be pulled from the premises leased to PAL. One parcel would be used for the construction of a skate park. PAL would also relinquish a senior center on the premises under its management. The Ed Austin Park, formerly known as the City’s District Two Regional Park, is located at 11751 McCormick Road, Council District 2.

Policy Impact: Parks, Recreation, Entertainment & Conservation Department/Police Athletic Association

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined

Analyst: Jackson