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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Parking agreement with YSS RESOLUTION NO.07-317 RESOLUTION APPROVING PARKING AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH AND SHELTER SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT P FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, pursuant to an agreement between the City and Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) for redevelopment of the old municipal building, YSS is entitled to exclusive use of the 16 parking spaces in Municipal Parking Lot P for a 15-year period ending in 2012; and, WHEREAS,the agreement specifies that YSS may use the lot with no charge for the first 10 years, and that YSS may be requires to pay market rate fees for use of those spaces during the final 5 years of the agreement; and, WHEREAS, during consideration of the 2007/08 budget, the Council determined that YSS should pay the established market rate of$35/month per parking space for these spaces; and, WHEREAS,on February 22,2007,the City Council received a letter from the chair of the YSS Board of Directors,indicating that it had not budgeted any funds to pay the standard rate of$35 per space per month;and, WHEREAS, YSS's request for further consideration of this rate was discussed at the April 24, 2007, Council meeting, and at that time,the executive director of YSS had understood that the final five years of the agreement would serve as a transitional period, and he further indicated that YSS does expect to pay the full market rate set by the City after the 15-year term ends; and, WHEREAS,YSS's executive director further stated that under the terms of the redevelopment agreement, YSS currently performs all maintenance for Parking Lot P,which is a significant expense for YSS; and, WHEREAS,it was stated that,as an annual average,YSS pays approximately$2,800 for upkeep of this lot,which equates to a cost of$15 per space per month; and, WHEREAS,in consideration of the expense YSS is already incurring to maintain Municipal Parking Lot P,it seems appropriate that a rate of$20 per space per month be established for the final five years of the parking agreement. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the rental rate of $20 per space per month for 16 spaces in Municipal Parking Lot P for the final 5 years of the redevelopment agreement between the City and Youth and Shelter Services is hereby approved, subject to YSS continuing to perform all lot maintenance. ADOPTED THIS 26th day of June,2007. Ly-a& 464*u Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Ir Introduced by: Larson Seconded by: Rice Voting aye: Doll, Goodman,Larson,Rice Voting nay: None Abstaining: Mahayni Absent: Popken Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of June,2007.