Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
03/25/2014
Agenda Report # 90
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Naval Reserve Center - Lease Renewal
INITIATED BY: David Arrington, Deputy City Manager
Recommendation: Approval is requested to renew a lease agreement with the
Department of the Navy for the Naval Reserve Center located at 414 4th Street.
Background: In June 1947, the City entered into an agreement with the
Department of the Navy for property located at 414 4th Street for construction
of the Naval Reserve Center. The property has remained under lease with the
Department of the Navy for operation of the Naval Reserve Center since the
initial lease in 1947. The current lease agreement is due to expire in June
2014. The Department of the Navy has requested a renewal of the lease for
another 25 year period.
Analysis: The operation of the Naval Reserve Center is an important component
in maintaining the military readiness of our armed forces. The facility has
operated on this site since 1947 as a Reserve Center for training. The
proposed lease renewal if for another 25 year period with a either party having
the right to terminate given a 60 day notice.
Financial Considerations: The lease is for one dollar ($1.00) per annum.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: None
Legal Considerations: Council must approve all lease agreements.
Recommendations/ Actions: Authorize the City Manager to renew a lease
agreement with the Department of the Navy for the Naval Reserve Center located
at 414 4th Street.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FOR THE NAVAL RESERVE CENTER LOCATED AT 414 4TH
STREET.
WHEREAS, the City has leased the Naval Reserve Center located at 414 4th Street
to the Department of the Navy since 1947; and,
WHEREAS, the current lease is due to expire in June 2014 and the Department of
the Navy has expressed a desire to renew the lease for another 25 year term;
and,
WHEREAS, either party may terminate the lease by giving a sixty-day notice in
writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a lease agreement with
the Department of the Navy for the Naval Reserve Center located at 414 4th
Street for a period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2039.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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