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File #: 2023-502   
Category: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 4/27/2023 Type: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/23/2023 Final action: 5/23/2023
Title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Short Term Lease Agreement between Seminole County and Thomas B. Ball, III, L.L.L.P., ending Florida Department of Health use for COVID response and changing function for new use by Office of Emergency Management - Emergency Telecommunications, District5 - Herr (Jean Jreij, Public Works Director on behalf of Alan Harris, Director of Emergency Management)
Attachments: 1. T. Ball 1am Lease Agreement (for EM IS) May1(23) FINAL.pdf, 2. Health Department Termination Letter 2023.pdf, 3. Short Term Lease Agrmt - Thomas B.pdf

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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Short Term Lease Agreement between Seminole County and Thomas B. Ball, III, L.L.L.P., ending Florida Department of Health use for COVID response and changing function for new use by Office of Emergency Management - Emergency Telecommunications, District5 - Herr (Jean Jreij, Public Works Director on behalf of Alan Harris, Director of Emergency Management)

 

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Public Works - Facilities

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Authorized By:

Jean Jreij, Public Works Director

Contact/Phone Number:

Sandra Aganovic/407-665-5280

Background:

On October 26, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Short-Term Lease Agreement between Seminole County and Thomas B. Ball, III, L.L.L.P. for use of warehouse space containing approximately 6,600 square feet located at 1100 Central Park Drive, Units 400 and 500, Sanford, Florida 32771 for Florida Department of Health (FDOH) staff performing contact tracing and for the storage of supplies and equipment for continual testing in relation to COVID-19 and to ensure manufacturing shelf life requirements continue.

The proposed First Amendment terminates the existing function on June 30, 2023, and transfers the space to the Office of Emergency Management - Emergency Telecommunications for needed warehouse space starting July 1, 2023. Current rent of $5,000/month ends on June 30, 2023, with new rent of $6,600/month starting July 1, 2023. The Lease terminates on June 30, 2024, unless terminated sooner. The lease will auto-renew for an additional six (6) month period until either party notifies the other of the intent to terminate the agreement with 90 days written notice. 

The Landlord continues to be responsible for all interior and exterior maintenance and repair needs including the grounds. The tenant continues to be responsible for janitorial services, janitorial supplies, and utilities.

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Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Short Lease Agreement between Seminole County and Thomas B. Ball, III, L.L.L.P.