Title
Authorization to Amend License Agreement with 19 North Community Alliance, Inc. to Extend Term (Ordinance S-46827)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend License Agreement 145223 with 19 North Community Alliance, Inc. (19 North) to extend the term for one year, with five additional one-year options to further extend the term. Rent during the first year of the extended term will be $100 per year, plus applicable taxes. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds in accordance with the terms of the License Agreement.
Report
Summary
19 North has operated a community garden since 2017 on approximately 19,266 square feet of City-owned land located along the east side of 19th Avenue between Las Palmaritas and El Caminito drives. The licensed area is a remnant site with limited development potential that was originally acquired as part of the Northwest Extension of the Light Rail Project. 19 North has improved the remnant site with necessary infrastructure and elements for a community garden. The garden benefits the surrounding area by fostering community collaboration and nearby school participation, enhancing green space, and contributing to a community food bank.
Rent during the first year of the extended term will be $100 per year, plus applicable taxes, which is within the range of market rents as determined by the Finance Department's Real Estate Division. Rent will be adjusted to market rent at the beginning of each option period.19 North is responsible for the funding, maintenance, utility services, security, and all other costs related to improvement and use of the site. 19 North will provide insurance and indemnification acceptable to the City's Risk Management Division and the Law Department. The License Agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 38-511 or upon a 60-days' prior written notice by either party.
Contract Term
This amendment will extend the three-year License Agreement's term by one year, with five additional one-year options to extend the term further.
Financial Impact
Revenue during the first year of the extended term will be $100, plus applicable taxes.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
License Agreement 145223 was authorized by Ordinance S-42885, adopted by City Council on Sept. 21, 2016.
Location
Along the east side of 19th Avenue between Las Palmaritas and El Caminito drives, identified by Maricopa County Assessor parcel numbers 158-08-071 and 158-08-009A.
Council District: 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Public Transit and Finance departments.