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Neg Lease Agmt LS00000030 with Regents of the University of Minnesota for rental space to be temporarily utilized by Hennepin County Library at 2001 Plymouth Ave., Mpls, 09/01/23-08/31/24, NTE $21,000 first year gross rent
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Lease Agreement LS00000030 with Regents of the University of Minnesota for rental space at 2001 Plymouth Avenue, Minneapolis, during the initial period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024, in the amount of $21,000 for first year rent; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Sumner Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Blvd., Minneapolis, will be closed for approximately 12 months for renovation beginning on approximately September 1, 2023. Hennepin County Library proposes to continue providing a limited range of library services during the building closure by temporarily leasing 1,084 square feet of space in the University of Minnesota’s Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) building located approximately just under one mile northwest of Sumner Library at 2001 Plymouth Avenue, Minneapolis.
Sumner Library serves a large population of people under the age of 18. Many of these youth face transportation obstacles and barriers to educational success. Many elementary and middle school students walk or bike to Sumner Library after school and on weekends. Lack of transportation options may limit their ability to travel to another Hennepin County Library during this closure. By providing a temporary location at UROC, the library hopes to reduce disparities that youth may already face by supporting their continued access to tutoring, technology, food, and passive programming.
Sumner Library is also a critical resource for adults finding jobs, using computers, and getting technical assistance. Library staff respond to requests for assistance by integrating many resources-for example, helping a person create an e-mail account, navigate to resume building and job search sites, or search for housing or social services. These services will also be supported at the temporary location.
First year gross rent for the temporary lease at UROC will be $19.37 per square foot or $21,000. The county will negotiate the right to terminate the lease with 90 days’ notice and will have the right to extend the lease if needed to accommodate any future changes to the Sumner Library renovation schedule. University of Minnesota will provide utilities, janitorial services, security, interior and exterior maintenance services for the leased space.
Current Request: Approval of authorization to negotiate Lease Agreement LS00000030 with Regents of the University of Minnesota for rental space to be temporarily utilized by the Hennepin County Library at 2001 Plymouth Avenue, Minneapolis during the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024, in the amount of $21,000 for first year rent is requested.
Impact/Outcomes: Approval of Lease Agreement LS00000030 will allow Hennepin County Library to continue to provide access to tutoring, technology, and youth programming during the temporary closure of Sumner Library for renovation.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval