AGENDA DATE: 1/18/2023
TITLE:
Title
Lease of County-Owned Meadows Community Center
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing to authorize proposed lease of the Meadows Community Center to the Piedmont Housing Alliance
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Rosenberg, Herrick, Crickenberger, Smith
PRESENTER (S): Amy Smith
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The County-owned Meadows Community Center (Center) is primarily used by the residents of the Crozet Meadows and Meadowlands Apartments, with weekend and evening use available for the community. The Jordan Development Corporation began leasing the Center from the County in 2010. Management of the property has since transitioned to the Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The PHA wishes to continue leasing the Center, largely under a continuation of the existing lease terms. The proposed new lease (Attachment A) would have an initial term of five years, but could be either (a) terminated earlier by the County on six months’ written notice or (b) renewed if the parties mutually agreed. The proposed annual rent of $6,426, adjusted for inflation, would continue. Under the proposed new lease, the PHA would continue to operate an office for the leasing and management of the Crozet Meadows and Meadowlands Apartments, and would also assume responsibility for the supervision and operation of the Community Center during office hours and resident events. The Community Center would continue to be available to the community after-hours by reservation through the Albemarle County Parks and Recreation Department.
BUDGET IMPACT: The proposed lease would result in annual revenue of $6,426, with rent for subsequent years indexed for inflation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that following the public hearing, the Board adopt the attached resolution (Attachment B) authorizing the County Executive to sign a proposed lease to PHA of the Meadows Community Center, once the lease is approved by the County Attorney as to form and substance.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Meadows Community Center Lease
B - Resolution