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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0108) M&C 22-0244City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 03/29/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0244 LOG NAME: 80SCSROSENTHALPARK SUBJECT (CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with Southwest Christian School, Inc. for the Use of Approximately Two Acres of School -Owned Land Adjacent to Rosenthal Park for a Two -Year Period with Four Two -Year Renewal Periods with No Direct Cost to the City RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Southwest Christian School, Inc. for the use of approximately two -acres of school -owned land adjacent to Rosenthal Park for a two-year period with four two-year renewal periods with no direct cost to the City. DISCUSSION: On November 17, 1977, the City of Fort Worth acquired approximately 1.48 acres of land located at 5100 Hastings Drive for use as a public park. Since 1979, the City has entered into a series of agreements (City Secretary Contracts Nos. 10317, 26185, 28757, 33222, and 41249) that have allowed for the use, development, and maintenance of abutting privately -owned property to augment the City -owned parkland, with the combined City -owned and leased land being collectively known as Rosenthal Park. On December 16, 2010, the City entered into a lease with Southwest Christian School, Inc. (SCS) for an initial term of two years with three, two- year renewal options (M&C C-24574). SCS has consented to enter into a new lease that would allow the City to continue to use, develop, and maintain approximately two acres of SCS-owned land as a part of Rosenthal Park. Under the proposed lease, the primary term will be for a period of two years, and may be renewed for up to four additional, two-year periods under the same terms and conditions. The City will not be required to pay SCS any rental fees for use of the property; however, the City will incur costs associated with developing and maintaining the land as part of a City park. The land in question already includes amenities that the City has built over the course of the past 30 years and that the City would be permitted to remove following termination or expiration of the agreement. No major changes or renovations are currently planned for Rosenthal Park and the projected and budgeted annual maintenance cost for the leased premises is $7,000.00 based on the Park & Recreation Departments current maintenance schedules. Rosenthal Park is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6. A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Texas FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Valerie Washington 6192 Originating Business Unit Head: Richard Zavala 5704 Additional Information Contact: Sandra Youngblood 5755