Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Lease Agreement between Fulton County, Georgia (“Lessor”) and the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia (“Lessee”) for the City of Sandy Springs to enhance the maintenance, care, and landscaping of the Reading Garden located at the Sandy Springs Library, located at 395 Mount Vernon Highway, NE, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. Effective upon approval. There is no cost to Fulton County. The term of this Lease Agreement Lease is for a period of twenty (20) years, commencing on the Effective Date, unless sooner terminated or extended. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to Fulton County code Section 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control over directing and controlling all the property of the County, as they may deem expedient, according to law.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (DREAM) recommends approval of this Lease Agreement. The Sandy Springs site includes a Reading Garden, located on Tax Parcel ID 17-007100010346, which features a walking meditation labyrinth and benches where patrons can enjoy reading. Under the Lease Agreement, Sandy Springs will have the right to use, maintain and operate the Reading Garden: as a reading garden, a public green space, a public park, library programming, and for programming. The Lease Agreement is for a period of twenty (20) years. However, Fulton County can terminate the Lease Agreement at any time upon ninety (90) days written notice should Fulton County need to utilize the Reading Garden area for expansion of the Sandy Springs Library or for additional parking spaces on the Library site.
Scope of Work: Sandy Springs will provide maintenance, care, and landscaping services on the Reading Garden site. Such services shall include, but are not limited to, mowing; tree trimming; fertilizing of plants; clearing of leaves and branches; repairing and/or replacing benches as needed; maintaining the labyrinth; ensuring the areas are free of any dangers or hazards; and other basic maintenance and repair on an as-needed basis.
Community Impact: The Lease Agreement will aid in the beautification of the area.
Department Recommendation: Approval.
Project Implications: No adverse impact on the County’s budget.
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
Department Issues/Concerns: None.
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Lease Agreement
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Joe Davis, Director of DREAM
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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No
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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