File #: 14-0335    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agendas Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/21/2014 In control: Board of Aldermen
On agenda: 12/2/2014 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing on lease of town owned property located at 110 East Main Street PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board to take public comment on a proposed lease for town property located at 110 East Main Street.
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution, 2. Perch Studios 110 E Main St, 3. Perch Lease
TITLE: Title
Public Hearing on lease of town owned property located at 110 East Main Street
 
PURPOSE:  The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board to take public comment on a proposed lease for town property located at 110 East Main Street.
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DEPARTMENT: Economic and Community Development
 
CONTACT INFORMATION: Annette D. Stone, AICP Economic and Community Development Director
 
INFORMATION:  Betsy Elbogen, owner of the co-working studio known as Perch.  Mrs. Elbogen is interested in leasing town owned property located at 110 East Main Street.  The space is a 3300 square foot condo above ACME Restaurant.   The proposed lease is a 5 year term with a graduated annual rent averaging $37,320.00 per year.  NCGS#160A-272 requires the local governments to hold public hearings on any proposed leases for more than 1 year.  
 
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT:
Proposed Perch Lease of Town-Owned Offices
 
Year 1 Annual Rental Income
 $                  21,600
Year 1 Rental Rate per Square Foot
 $                       6.80
Year 2 Annual Rental Income
 $                  39,000
Year 2 Rental Rate per Square Foot
 $                    12.27
Years 3-5 Annual Rental Income(Plus CPI)
 $                  42,000
Years 3-5 Rental Rate per Square Foot (Plus CPI)
 $                    13.22
 
 
 
 
Town Income if Sold to Private Party
 
Interest Income ($600,000 x .075%)
 $                    4,500
Estimated Town Property Taxes
 $                    3,540
Total Annual Town Income
 $                    8,040
  
 
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends the Board hold the public hearing and consider the proposed lease agreement.