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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Daniel Anderson, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
DATE: December 2, 2017
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to Enter into a Residential Lease Agreement for 817 Forest Avenue.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval to enter into a new residential lease agreement through December 31, 2018 should both parties mutually agree, for city-owned property located at 817 Forest Avenue, Aurora, IL.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks & Recreation Division has leased the city-owned property at 817 Forest Avenue to various City employees for almost 40 years in order to preserve our residential asset and ensure regular oversight of adjacent Garfield Park. Denise Hakala has been the tenant since April of 2011. Historically, employee tenants have been required to perform duties typically not associated when renting residential property. These duties include: reporting of criminal activity, ordinance violations and maintenance issues at the park; opening and closing bathroom facilities; opening and closing access gate for the Garfield Park parking lot; and advising park users when the park is closed. In exchange for these services the tenants pay below market rates.
DISCUSSION:
The current and new lessee, Denise Hakala, will assume all the duties historically performed by previous tenants, plus will manage the after-hours concessions operated by seasonal city staff at Solfisburg and Garfield Parks for a reduced rent of $560.00 per month. Consistent with the previous lease agreement, after the lease term ends it becomes a month to month lease with an annual rent increase of 3%. In addition, there is a 60 day termination clause and the term is for a one year period which provides the City an opportunity to review rental rates and duties on a periodic basis.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement will generate revenue and provide cost savings on multiple fronts while preserving the City’s asset. It will also provide oversight of Garfield Park and seasonal city staff that are providing concessions at the City’s ball fields.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
In the interest of preserving this residential asset and to have a City employee keep a watchful eye on 817 Forest Avenue, Garfield Park and the concessions at both Garfield and Solfisburg Park ball fields, I am recommending the City Council approve this residential lease agreement.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to Enter into a Residential Lease Agreement for 817 Forest Avenue, Aurora, IL.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has previously leased the property located at 817 Forest Avenue to city employees for almost 40 years in order to preserve our residential asset and ensure regular oversight of the adjoining Garfield Park; and
WHEREAS, Denise Hakala, city employee, has agreed to assume such duties historically performed by previous tenants, she will also manage after hours concessions operated by seasonal city staff at Solfisburg and Garfield Parks, all as set forth in the attached lease agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached lease between the City of Aurora and Denise Hakala for 817 Forest Avenue, Aurora, IL in the same or substantially similar form.