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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-05-106 - Approval of Brafasco Lease with Torbram Electric Supply - 1475 Strasburg Road ~ Report To: Date of Meeting: Submitted By: Prepared By: Ward(s) Involved: Date of Report: Report No.: Subject: Special Council June 13, 2005 Lesley MacDonald, Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor (Ext. # 2267) Lesley MacDonald, Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor Ward 3: Fairview - Gateway - John Gazzola June 8, 2005 CRPS - 05 - 106 Brafasco Lease with Torbram Electric Supply 1475 Strasburg Road, Kitchener Seeking Council Approval of Lease RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Lease Agreement between Torbram Electric Supply (hereinafter Torbram) and Brampton Fastener Co. Limited (hereinafter Brafasco) or any successor of Brafasco with respect to the property described as Part 4 on Reference Plan 58R-5310, located at 1475 Strasburg Road, Kitchener. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND: T orbram Electric Supply purchased the property located at 1475 Strasburg Road from the City of Kitchener on March 6, 2001 by way of a Transfer registered as Instrument Number 1489081. The property was subject to certain restrictive covenants contained in Schedule A to that Transfer. Specifically, any lease, sub-lease, assignment transfer or resale of the property within five (5) years from the date of closing (March 6, 2001) shall be approved by the City of Kitchener. Torbram leased out a portion of the building to Brafasco in May of 2001 with an option to renew for two additional five (5) year periods. REPORT: As the title control restrictions have not yet expired and will not expire until March 6, 2006, Brafasco is seeking approval from the City of Kitchener for their lease with Torbram. The possibility exists that Brafasco will undergo a merger or a buyout in the near future and any approval by the City should also extend to the successor of Brafasco. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. COMMUNICATIONS: N/A CONCLUSION: The appropriate staff have reviewed this request and have advised there are no outstanding concerns. Lesley MacDonald, Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor /tr