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Resolution to Approve the Fuller Park Parking Lot Land Lease with the University of Michigan (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review is a resolution to approve a land lease agreement with the University of Michigan to lease the three parking lots at Fuller Park.
The existing lease expires on August 31, 2017. The term of the lease agreement will be for one year, with an option to renew the lease administratively for four additional one-year periods. The proposed new lease retains the same language as the expiring agreement with minor operational updates reflecting the extended Fuller Pool season.
The three lots are the existing parking lot south of Fuller Road adjacent to the railroad tracks (Lot A), the paved parking lot north of Fuller Road at Fuller Park (Lot B) and the unpaved parking lot also north of Fuller Road at Fuller Park (Lot C).
Lot A has been leased to the University for parking since 1993. Lots B & C have been leased since 2009. The primary function of the three parking lots is to provide parking for park visitors and the hours that the lots are available for University use is determined with this in mind. For example, Lot B, nearest the pool is not available for University use between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
The revenue derived from the lease in recognized in the Park & Recreation Services General Fund revenue budget. Annual revenue per terms of the lease will be $91,502 for the September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018 which is a 3% increase from the current year amount. If the lease is renewed administratively the lease is subject to annual 3% increases.
Exhibit A of the agreement contains provisions for maintenance, security and signage, and specifies the days and times of use. Lot A will be leased to the University from 4:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Lot B (paved lot) will be leased from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, two weeks after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day, excluding ...
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