1990-0206_BIRTCHER PACIFIC_H1e_Item Minutes 4 . HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM -
APPROVAL OF 15TH YEAR CONTRACT (FY 1989-90) (600. 50)
Written Communication:
Report dated February 6, 1990, from the Assistant to the City
Manager, forwarding two agreements for approval for the use
of $84 , 000 in annual Community Development Block Grant funds
from the County for Year 15, as follows: $55, 000 toward
rehabilitation of mobile homes for low- and moderate-income
residents of the seven mobile home parks within the City, and
$29, 000 toward rehabilitation of single-family residences for
low- and moderate-income residents throughout the City.
Approval of Agreements:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman
Bland, and unanimously carried that the two CDBG Operating
Agreements for Year 15 with the County be approved.
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BIRTCHER PACIFIC FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
(600. 20L
Written Communication:
Report dated February 6, 1990, from the City Manager,
requesting approval of a lease with Birtcher Pacific for the
former Bank of American building located in Birtcher Plaza in
the downtown area, so as to provide community facilities on
a shared basis, e.g additional space for public meetings,
staff meetings, training, and public seminars. In addition,
authorization was requested to negotiate a sublease in the
same building with the San Juan Institute - Center for Global
Earth and Planetary Science Studies for use as their
headquarters and who would provide working space for a NASA
Science Advisory Group.
Mr. Julian made an oral presentation, noting that the
Institute's use of the facility would attract leading
scientists to the area and would promote public education,
with an exhibit possible for the Heritage Festival.
Approval of Agreement and Negotiation:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Bland, and carried by a 3-0 vote that:
(1) The Lease Agreement with Birtcher Pacific for the old
Bank of America building be approved for a 36-month
period, at an initial rate of 55 cents per square foot,
for use of 9, 230 square feet;
(2) The City Manager be authorized to negotiate and enter
into a sublease with the San Juan Institute for use of
this facility; and
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