Report Prepared by: Karen Baker, Development Associate, Merced Visitor Services
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SUBJECT: Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Javier Rodriguez, DBA Viajes California for Office Space in the Merced Transportation Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorize the City to enter into a lease agreement with Javier Rodriguez for 330 square feet of office space and use of the common area facilities located at the Merced Transportation Center, 710 West 16th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Lease Agreement between Javier Rodriguez, a sole proprietor, doing business as Viajes California and the City of Merced; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue item to a future Council meeting (date to be specified in City Council motion).
AUTHORITY
Section 200 of the City of Merced Charter.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City has been leasing 330 square feet of office space to Javier Rodriguez, DBA Viajes Express since 2010 in the Merced Transportation Center. The travel related business offers services that include the sale of bus tickets, air travel arrangements and parcel shipping within the United States, Mexico, Central and South America. The proprietor operates seven (7) days a week and employs one (1) full time staff person. Viajes Express regularly pays its full portion of costs for the use of the facility including negotiated rents, a six percent (6%) utility pro-rata share and an eight percent (8%) maintenance pro-rata share as part of the lease. The rent revenues generated are deposited into Facilities Maintenance account 671...
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