HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-12-041 - City Hall Lease Renewal - Feelings From the HeartREPORT TO:Finance & Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
August 13, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia Fletcher. Director, Facilities Management
PREPARED BY:
Doug Hergott, Manager, Facilities Management, 741-2600
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WARD(S) INVOLVED:
N/A
DATE OF REPORT:
June 15, 2012
REPORT NO.:
INS-12-041
SUBJECT:
CITY HALL LEASE RENEWAL – FEELINGS FROM THE
HEART
RECOMMENDATION:
That the lease to the business, known as “Feelings From the Heart” to operate two
wedding chapels at City Hall be approved for renewal for an additional three year period
commencing on the first day of September, 2012 until August 31, 2015, and that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
The tenant, Patricia Fretwell, presented City staff with appropriate notice of intent to continue
with the lease of space at City Hall. Facilities Management and Legal Services have
successfully negotiated renewal terms with the tenant based on fair market value. The proposed
increases in rent over the three year term reflect fair market value increases.
REPORT:
The business known as “Feelings From The Heart” has successfully operated out of Kitchener
City Hall for several years. The business is very compatible with City Hall operation. The
number of weddings and participants attending weddings at this location is added value to the
City of Kitchener.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Ensure corporate fiscal targets are
Efficient and Effective Government: Fiscal Responsibility:
consistently met
Community Priority: Dynamic Downtown: This business supports the community vision of a
“vital and lively downtown which provides all residents with a unique mix of exciting big city
amenities and diverse services.”
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Renewal of current lease supports operating budget projections for the next 3 years.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
N/A
CONCLUSION:
Patricia Fretwell has been a solid tenant for the past several years. Staff are recommending that
this tenancy be renewed for an additional three years. We seek Council approval to proceed in
this direction.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jim Witmer, Interim DCAO, Infrastructure Services
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