HomeMy WebLinkAbout028 - 03/18/2008 - AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT GATEWAY NATURAL AREA ORDINANCE NO. 028, 2008
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT
GATEWAY NATURAL AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins is the owner of Gateway Natural Area (the "Natural
Area"); and
WHEREAS, there are two residential buildings located on the Natural Area, one of which
is leased by the Gateway Natural Area Ranger,while the other,referred to as the Gateway Natural
Area office/house(the"Premises)is used as the Ranger's office and maintenance shop as shown on
Exhibit"A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, City staff has proposed that the City lease a portion of the Premises to a
seasonal maintenance assistant for approximately an eight month period on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, City staff has identified a number of benefits to the City as a result of the
residence and more consistent presence of an on-site seasonal maintenance assistance on the Natural
Area; and
WHEREAS, City staff has proposed that a portion of the Premises, including the master
bedroom and attached bathroom,be leased at a rate of$200 per month, on a month-to-month basis
for a total possible lease period of approximately eight months each year for an indefinite number
of years; and
WHEREAS,under Sections 23-111 and 23-114 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins,the
Council is authorized to lease any and all interests in real property owned in the name of the City,
provided that the Council first finds that the lease is in the best interests of the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the Council hereby finds that leasing a portion of the Premises located
at Gateway Park under the terms described above is in the best interests of the City.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute lease agreements on
an annual basis for the Premises on terms and conditions consistent with this Ordinance, together
with such additional terms and conditions as the City Manager, in consultation with the City
Attorney, determines to be necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the City.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 4th day of
March, A.D. 2008, and to be presented for final passage on the day of March, A.D. 2008.
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 18t4daych, A.D. 2008.
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City Clerk
Exhibit A
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