Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
12/13/2011
Agenda Report # 720
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Columbus Regional Tennis Association (CORTA) Lease Agreement
INITIATED BY: Parks and Recreation
Recommendation: Approval is requested to execute a 10 Year Lease Agreement
with Columbus Regional Tennis Association (CORTA) for an annual fee of $1.00.
Background: The Columbus Regional Tennis Association (CORTA) through a
public-private partnership provides programming for Cooper Creek Tennis
Center. CORTA is currently housed on the premises of Cooper Creek Tennis
Center and this aids the working partnership of both entities and the tennis
community as a whole.
Analysis: The current Lease Agreement has expired and a new one is needed to
continue this lease until 2022. This Lease Agreement lays out all terms and
agreements of this agreement as follows: Lessee will use the leased premises as
its office which to conduct tennis programs; Lessee shall have responsibility
of any necessary repairs and maintenance to the leased premises. Lessee shall
be permitted to alter or improve the leased premises to accommodate its use and
needs without obtaining the prior written consent of Lessor; and Lessor is not
responsible for replacement of any improvements, materials or equipment that is
lost for any reason.
Financial Considerations: Lessee shall pay Lessor the sum on One ($1.00)
Dollar simultaneously with the execution of this lease for the calendar year
2011 and thereafter shall pay One ($1.00) Dollar per year in advance on or
before the first day of January commencing on January 1, 2012. This lease
shall commence immediately and continue in force and effect, if not sooner
terminated by mutual written agreement of the parties, until it?s expiration at
midnight on December 21, 2022.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: There will be no additional annual
fiscal impact by this action.
Legal Considerations: Either party to this Agreement may terminate this
Agreement upon the giving of 120 days advance written notice to the other
party.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approve the resolution authorizing execution of the
Lease Agreement between Columbus Regional Tennis Association (CORTA) and the
City of Columbus.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
COLUMBUS REGIONAL TENNIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE USE OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT
COOPER CREEK TENNIS CENTER.
WHEREAS, Columbus Regional Tennis Center desires to enter into a ten (10) year
Lease Agreement to use brick building of approximately 36.5 feet by 24.4 feet
and any equipment or fixtures appurtenant thereto which building is located
adjacent to the current tennis court facilities in the Copper Creek Park on
Milgen Road; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has a public-private partnership with Columbus
Regional Tennis Association to promote the sport of tennis in our community;
and,
WHEREAS, Columbus Regional Tennis Association through this partnership provides
all programming for Cooper Creek Tennis Center and being housed on the complex
is imperative to aiding this partnership in promoting the game of tennis for
the citizens of Columbus; and,
WHEREAS, both parties are in agreement with this Lease Agreement for the
building above mentioned.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a 10-Year Lease
Agreement with the Columbus Regional Tennis Association for $1.00 per year
beginning for the calendar year 2011 and thereafter shall pay One ($1.00)
Dollar per year in advance on or before the first day of January commencing on
January 1, 2012. This lease shall commence immediately and continue in force
and effect, if not sooner terminated by mutual written agreement of the
parties, until it?s expiration at midnight on December 31, 2022.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________day of _____________, 2011and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council ,
Mayor
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