Subject:
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Lease agreement between the County and the City of St. Petersburg for general office space.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Lease agreement (Lease) between the County and the City of St. Petersburg (City) for general office space.
• City requires temporary office space during the rehabilitation of its permanent office space located in St. Petersburg, which was damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
• Lease will commence on December 1, 2024, for 8,643 square feet of office space located at 501 1st Avenue North, Suite 901, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.
• Term of Lease will be for three (3) months, expiring on February 28, 2025, and will automatically renew on a month-to-month basis under the same terms until such a time as the rehabilitation is complete.
• Monthly rent received by the County will be $8,643.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
5.4 Strive to serve the needs of all Pinellas County residents and customers
Summary:
The Lease will provide the City with temporary office space during the rehabilitation of its permanent office space in St. Petersburg, which was damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Background/Explanation:
City of St. Petersburg offices received damage during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As a result, the City requires temporary office space during construction to repair the damage. The County office space at 501 1st Avenue N, Suite 901, St. Petersburg, meets the City’s temporary office space needs.
Fiscal Impact:
The Lease is expected to generate $25,929.00 in revenue during the three-month period and is not budgeted for in FY25. Due to it not being budgeted for, it will create $25,929.00 in unanticipated revenue in the General Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Lease is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Bill Greer, Director, Construction and Property Management Department
Partners:
City of St. Petersburg
Attachments:
Lease Agreement
Exhibit “A” Space Plan - 9th Floor
Rent Table