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REPORT TO: Finance & Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: August 31St, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia Fletcher, Director, Facilities Mgmt. 519-741-2600 x
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PREPARED BY: Jim Edmondson, Manager, Facilities Mgmt. 519-741-2600 x
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WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A
DATE OF REPORT: August 17, 2015
REPORT NO.: INS- 15-073
SUBJECT: CITY HALL LEASE RENEWAL— FEELINGS FROM THE HEART
RECOMMENDATION:
That the lease to the business, known as "Feelings From the Heart" to operate
one wedding chapel at City Hall be approved for renewal for an additional three
year period commencing on the first day of September, 2015 until August 31,
2018 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.
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 the 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:
Efficient and Effective Government: Fiscal Responsibility: Ensure corporate fiscal
targets are consistently met.
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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."
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Renewal of current lease supports operating budget projections for the next 3 years.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
N/A
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in
advance of the council / committee meeting.
CONCLUSION:
Patricia Fretwell has been a solid tenant for the past several years. Staff is
recommending that this tenancy be renewed for an additional three years. We seek
Council approval to proceed in this direction.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dev Tyagi, Deputy CAO
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