COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE:

 

8-19-02

       

SUBJECT:  FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-201

Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Laredo Guardian Volunteers, Inc., as Lessee, authorized by Ordinance No. 2001-0-141 dated July 16, 2001 for the purpose of relocating Lessee to a larger office space effective September 1, 2002.  Said Amendment will amend, specifically, Section 1.01 titled “Leased Area”, relocating Lessee from Suite No. 23 to Suite No. 26, respectively increasing the leased area from 300 square feet to 480 square feet. Amend Section 1.04 titled “Rental Obligation”, in order to increase the monthly rent from $388.58 to $624.00 Amend Section 4.08 titled “Notices” in order to change the mailing address. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date. 

 

INITIATED BY:    Cynthia Collazo

                                 Assistant City Manager                            

STAFF SOURCE:    Jose L. Flores

                                    Airport Director

 

PREVIOUS ACTION:  On August 5, 2002, Ordinance was introduced by City Council, and Staff was instructed to proceed.

 

 

BACKGROUND:

 

Due to an increase in demand for the services that Laredo Guardian Volunteers, Inc., provides, the agency is requested to relocate from Suite No. 23 to Suite No. 26 within the same building.

 

Laredo Guardian Volunteers, Inc., is a support group that provides services to the elderly and individuals with disabilities within a six county service delivery area.  They are court appointed legal guardians which provide services such as caregivers, representatives, legal and money management.

 

Laredo Guardian Volunteers, Inc., works closely with hospitals, physicians and the Social Security Administration to insure that he elderly and disabled receive the proper services.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:             Building Rent Revenues

                                                      Account No. 242-0000-361-1060

                                                      Previous Rent was $388.58 for 300 square feet

                                                    *Proposed FMV Monthly Rent:  $624 (480 S.F. x $1.30/S.F.) x 12 Mos. =

                                                                                                         $7,488

                                                     

*Proposed rent is based on Fair Market Rent Analysis.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Airport Advisory Committee recommends approval.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Manager execute Lease Amendment with Laredo Guardian Volunteers, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2002-O-201

 

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAREDO, AS LESSOR, AND LAREDO GUARDIAN VOLUNTEERS, INC., AS LESSEE, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2001-0-141 DATED JULY 16, 2001 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING LESSEE TO A LARGER OFFICE SPACE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2002.  SAID AMENDMENT WILL AMEND, SPECIFICALLY, SECTION 1.01 TITLED “LEASED AREA”, RELOCATING LESSEE FROM SUITE NO. 23 TO SUITE NO. 26, RESPECTIVELY INCREASING THE LEASED AREA FROM 300 SQUARE FEET TO 480 SQUARE FEET. AMEND SECTION 1.04 TITLED “RENTAL OBLIGATION”, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY RENT FROM $388.58 TO $624.00. AMEND SECTION 4.08 TITLED “NOTICES” IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE MAILING ADDRESS. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED AND IN EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

 

 

            WHEREAS, the Airport Director recommends that the City Council approve the proposed lease amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, and Laredo Guardian Volunteers, Inc., as LESSEE, as a contract and in furtherance of the development of the Laredo International Airport and as a support to the maintenance and operation of the Laredo International Airport.

 

            WHEREAS, on July 16, 2001, LESSOR and LESSEE entered into a Lease approved by Ordinance No. 2001-0-141 for approximately 300 square feet constituting Suite No. 23 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at the Laredo International Airport; and

 

            WHEREAS, LESSOR and LESSEE wish to amend said Lease in order to relocate LESSEE to a larger office space effective September 1, 2002.  Said Amendment will amend specifically Section 1.01 titled “Leased Area” relocating LESSEE from Suite No. 23 to Suite No. 26, respectively increasing the leased area from 300 square feet to 480 square feet.  Amend Section 1.04 titled “Rental Obligation” in order to increase the monthly rent from $388.58 to $624.00. Amend Section 4.08 titled “Notices” in order to change the mailing address.  All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect.

 

            WHEREAS, the Airport Advisory Committee finds that said lease amendment is  in the best interest of the Airport and recommends that the City Council approve the proposed lease amendment; and

 

            WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Laredo having heard the recommendations of the Airport Director and of the Airport Advisory Committee agrees with same.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAREDO AND LAREDO GUARDIAN VOLUNTEERS, INC. (SUITE NO. 26 OF BUILDING NO. S-1)

 

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

 

Section 1:         The City Manager be hereby authorized to execute a lease amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, and Laredo Guardian Volunteers, Inc., as LESSEE, authorized by Ordinance No. 2001-0-141 dated July 16, 2001, in order to relocate LESSEE to a larger office space effective September 1, 2002.    Said amendment will specifically amend Section 1.01 titled “Leased Area” relocating LESSEE from Suite No. 23 to Suite No. 26, respectively increasing the leased area from 300 square feet to 480 square feet.  Amend Section 1.04 titled “Rental Obligation” increasing the monthly rent from $388.58 to $624.00. Amend Section 4.08 titled “Notices” in order to change the mailing address.  All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect. A copy of which lease amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein as if set out at length for all intents and purposes.

 

Section 2:         This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage hereof.

 

            PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE ____ DAY OF ________________, 2002.

 

 

 

 

_________________________

ELIZABETH G. FLORES

MAYOR

 

ATTEST:

 

_________________________

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.

CITY SECRETARY

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAIME L. FLORES

CITY ATTORNEY

 

 

BY:_______________________

VALERIA M. ACEVEDO

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY