Title
Authorization to Enter into a Construction Staging License with Maricopa County for City-Owned Property at 706 W. Jefferson Street (Ordinance S-51748) - District 7
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a construction staging license (License) with Maricopa County (Licensee) for up to 1.12 acres of City-owned property at 706 W. Jefferson Street (Site) for the purposes of supporting construction of the new Maricopa County Elections Office located at 110 S. 8th Avenue. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all necessary funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Maricopa County is constructing a new three-story, 250,000 square foot Elections Office Building at the southwest corner of 8th Avenue and Jefferson Street. Site preparation work is underway with vertical construction expected to commence in mid-2025. The County has requested the short-term use of 1.12 acres of vacant City property on the block located at the northwest corner of 7th Avenue and Jefferson Street (Site) for construction staging to support development of the building.
The County will initially lease the southern 0.32 acres of the Site. The northern 0.80 acres of the Site is currently licensed to Kitchell Construction to support an HVAC upgrade project for the Phoenix Police Department Crime Lab. Should the Kitchell Construction license with the City terminate, the County would have the option to add the balance of the Site to the licensed premises. The parties have agreed to the following terms:
- Term: Initial term will be one year with four six-month renewal periods. Any renewal period must be mutually agreed to by both parties.
- Rent: $1 per square foot annually, pro-rated as necessary.
- Additional Terms and Conditions: Licensee will carry insurance, file for required permits with the Planning and Development Department, and maintain a screened construction fence at all times.
The Community and Economic Development Department is preparing the Site and other nearby City property for a future redevelopment solicitation. If approved, this License will not impact ongoing efforts to redevelop the Site.
Contract Term
The initial term of the license is one year. There are four six-month extension periods the parties may mutually exercise to extend the license term.
Financial Impact
The License fee will be based on a prorated rental rate of $1 per square foot per year and/or other valuable consideration. Fees received will be deposited into the Downtown Community Reinvestment Fund. This action will have no impact to the General Fund.
Location
706 W. Jefferson Street (Assessor Parcel Numbers 112-05-032B, 112-05-033A, 112-05-035A, 112-05-036A, 112-05-037A)
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Community and Economic Development Department.