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a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute a Renewal of Lease Agreement A-3314 on a month to month basis between the County and Rajendra M. and Renu R. Vakhara for approximately 1,300 square feet of space located at 387 Blohm Avenue, Aromas, California, for use by the Monterey County Free Libraries, Aromas Branch;
b. Direct the Auditor-Controller to make lease payments of $1,500.00 per month, retroactively effective July 1, 2017, and in accordance with the terms of the Renewal of Lease Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute a Renewal of Lease Agreement A-3314 on a month to month basis between the County and Rajendra M and Renu R. Vakhara for approximately 1,300 square feet of space located at 387 Blohm Avenue, Aromas, California, for use by the Monterey County Free Libraries, Aromas Branch;
b. Direct the Auditor-Controller to make lease payments of $1,500.00 per month, retroactively effective July 1, 2017, and in accordance with the terms of the Renewal of Lease Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL), Aromas Branch occupies approximately 1,300 square feet of space at 387 Blohm Avenue, Aromas, California pursuant to Lease Agreement A-3314 dated July 14, 1981 (originally 770 square feet was rented for $60 per month). Said lease was amended on July 1, 1982, October 17, 1984, July 9, 2002 and March 11, 2004 to extend the term, increase the space, increase the monthly rental amount, and to reflect changes in ownership interests. The subject lease has been in holdover status since June 30, 2006 and MCFL has continued to occupy the space on a month to month basis for $200 rent per month. MCFL desires to remain at this location pursuant to the proposed Renewal of Lease Agreement A-3314 on a month to month basis until MCFL is successful in finding a different location that will meet its operational needs. Rent has been negotiated to $1,...
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