Report Prepared by: Karen Baker, Development Associate, Merced Visitor Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System) for Use of the Bus Concourse and Common Areas at the Merced Transportation Center (710 W. 16th Street) with Rent Starting at $200.00 per Month for a Term of Five Years with Annual Extensions by Mutual Agreement of the Parties
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers a lease agreement (5-year Term with annual extensions by mutual agreement of the parties) with YARTS for use of the bus concourse and common area facilities located at the Merced Transportation Center, located at 710 W. 16th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement between YARTS and the City of Merced and authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended; 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
City of Merced Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Section 7 - Merced Visitor Services: Goal - Position Merced as a tourism destination.
DISCUSSION
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) provides daily bus service from various stops in Merced and other communities to the Yosemite Valley. YARTS has been a lessee of the Merced Transportation Center since 2000.
Staff has negotiated a Lease Agreement with YARTS for use of the Bus Concourse and Common Areas at the Transportation Center, 710 W. 16th Street (Attachment 1). The Lease Agreement includes a five (5)-year term, and may be extended annually by mutual agreement of both parties. Th...
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