Report Prepared by: Karen Baker, Economic Development Associate, Merced Visitor Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement Between the City of Merced and Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County (The Bus) for Use of Office Space and Common Areas at the Merced Transportation Center (710 W. 16th Street) with Rent Starting at $848.13 per Month and use of the Bus Concourse Area for $33,286.32 per Year 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 the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County (The Bus) for use of the Bus Concourse, Common Areas, 275 Square Feet of Leased Office Space, and facilities located at the Merced Transportation Center, located at 710 W. 16th Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement between Transit Joint Powers Authority of Merced County (The Bus) 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 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
City of Merced Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Section 7 - Merced Visitor Services: Goal - Position Merced as a tourism destination.
DISCUSSION
Since July 1, 2000, "The Bus" operated by the Transit Joint Power Authority, has been under a Lease Agreement for the use of the Merced Transportation Center (Transpo Center). "The Bus" provides daily bus service from various stops in Merced County and other communities in the Cent...
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