AGENDA DATE: 4/7/2021
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Crozet Sports Community Foundation Lease for a Portion of the Crozet Library
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Authorize a public hearing to consider a proposed lease with the Crozet Sports Community Foundation for a portion of the Crozet Library
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Kamptner, Herrick, Stewart, Freitas
PRESENTER (S): Michael Freitas
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The ground floor of the Crozet Library has two spaces for which the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) has no immediate use. On July 3, 2013, the Board directed staff to move forward offering leases for the spaces. At its September 4, 2013 meeting, the Board approved a lease with Crozet Running LLC for the larger of the two spaces (1,697 square feet). On July 31, 2020, the owners of Crozet Running LLC gave notice that they did not desire to renew their lease.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Thriving Development Areas - Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION: On December 10, 2020, staff solicited proposals for a new tenant, advertising the lease opportunity on the County's website, as well as in five regional newspapers. Submittals were due no later than January 11, 2021. Two proposals were received. A team comprised of staff from Community Development, Facilities and Environmental Services, and the Office of Economic Development evaluated the proposals. All ranked the Crozet Sports Community Foundation (CSCF), a non-profit offering athletic, academic, and child support programs, as their first choice. The Office of Equity and Inclusion was also asked to review the proposals and identified no concerns. Subsequently, the proposed lease (Attachment A) was negotiated. The ...
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