Report Prepared by: Karen Baker, Development Associate, Merced Visitor Services
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SUBJECT: Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Greyhound Lines, Inc., Located at the Merced Transportation Building
REPORT IN BRIEF
Lease Agreement between the City of Merced and Greyhound Lines, Inc., located at the Merced Transportation Building.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement between the City of Merced and Greyhound Lines, Inc.; and 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 2017-2018 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
Greyhound Lines, Inc. has been a tenant at the Merced Transportation Building since August of 2000, leasing both office space and bus parking space. The City and Greyhound enjoy a positive working relationship, and Greyhound desires to continue leasing space in the Transportation Center. Greyhound is a valued tenant and provides an important service to the community.
The Transpo Building serves as the central station for bus transportation in Merced, and therefore, an ideal location for Greyhound operations. In addition to Greyhound, several bus systems are currently leasing space including Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS), Merced County's "The Bus", Viajes California, and Storer Transportation.
Proposed Lease
The City of Merced and Greyhound Lines, Inc. negotiated a lease subject to the following key terms (Attachment 1):
Location: Merced Transportation Center, 710 W. ...
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