HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-20-005 - Williamsburg Community Centre Lease RenewalREPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:August 24, 2020
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Hildebrand, Director, Neighbourhood Programs and Services,
(519-741-2200, ext.7687)
PREPARED BY:Mark Hildebrand, Director, Neighbourhood Programs and Services,
(519-741-2200, ext.7687)
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT:July 24, 2020
REPORT NO.:CSD-20-005
SUBJECT:Williamsburg Community Centre Lease Renewal
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a lease renewal agreement and related
documents for the Williamsburg Community Centrewith Schlegel Urban Development
Corp. for an additional three year period, commencing on the first day of August, 2020,
such documents to be satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
Since August 1, 2009, the City of Kitchenerhas been leasing 3,000 square feet of space at 1187
Fischer Hallman Road, Unit 620,in the Williamsburg Town Centre, which houses the
Williamsburg Community Centre (“Centre”). The Williamsburg Community Association, a very
active affiliated association, has beenoffering a number of programs at theCentre and
throughout the neighbourhoodfor over 10 years.The Centre is highly valued by residents in the
local community and to date usage and attendance at the Centre continues to reflect this.
The City of Kitchener is leasing this space until such time that a permanent facility isbuilt.
REPORT:
The City of Kitchener is interested in renewing the lease forthe space at Unit 620, 1187 Fischer
Hallman Road, for a third term. Details of the lease are as follows:
Landlord:Schlegel Urban Development Corp.
Term:Renewed for 3 years,August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2023
There is 1 further right for the City of Kitchener to renew for a period
of three years
There is a one-time right for the City of Kitchener to terminate the
leaseupon the construction of a new community centre buildingin
the area as identified in the Rosenberg Secondary Plan study
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance.
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Minimum Rent$17.68 per square foot, per annum
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation in this report supports the achievement of the City’s strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Renewal of the current lease is supported within the current operating budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the
council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, DCAO Community Services
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