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Resolution to Approve a Lease Agreement with the Ann Arbor Public Schools for Eberbach Cultural Arts Building (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a five year lease agreement with the Ann Arbor Public Schools for Eberbach Cultural Arts building at 1220 Wells Street for use as a public recreation facility. Per the lease agreement, the Ann Arbor Public Schools will pay the City $1.00 per year in rent and make capital facilities payments of $9,900.00 for each year of this lease.
The Eberbach Cultural Arts building is owned by the City. The Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) Recreation and Education Department has used the Eberbach Cultural Arts building exclusively for various cultural arts programming for over 20 years. During this period of time, the City has paid for maintenance and capital expenses associated with the building and grounds. This proposed lease agreement will provide for the AAPS to cover the operating, maintenance and anticipated capital expenses associated with the building and grounds during this lease period.
In exchange for the $1.00 annual rent payment, the Ann Arbor Public Schools will be responsible for maintaining the premises in a condition that is satisfactory to the City and will perform the following responsibilities at its sole cost and expense with respect to the Premises: (1) custodial upkeep, (2) snow removal and exterior grounds care, (3) maintenance and repair of the parking lot, (4) maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems, (5) installation and maintenance of exterior signs identifying the Building, (6) interior painting, (7) general inspection, repairs and maintenance, including at a minimum, all items listed in the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule. In addition, the Ann Arbor Public Schools will be responsible to provide all utilities for the Premises, including electricity, heat, air-conditioning, ventilation, water...
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