Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement Amendment with the Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for Use of McCombs Youth Center for a Five-Year Term with the Potential to Extend an Additional Five Years
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers amending the current lease agreement for use of the McCombs Youth Center by the Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for a five-year term with the potential to extend an additional five years.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving amended service agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for youth programming at the McCombs Youth Center for a five-year term; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for consideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025-26 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
History of Lease Agreement for McCombs Youth Center
Historically youth center use has varied due to a variety of factors including program capacity of service partners, community interest in programs offered, and unforeseen circumstances such as the pandemic. To adjust to historical variabilities in programing and facility use, City Council adopted a revised contracting practice for use of youth centers which included a 1-year term with the potential to extend use for an additional two years. While service agreements do not authorize the provider to sublet the property, limiting revenues to fundraising capabilities, Lease Agreements such as the type of...
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