Title
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Use Agreement Among the City of Hampton, Y. H. Thomas Community Center, Incorporated and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Virginia Peninsula to use Computer Office “2”, Restroom Facilities and Corridor Totaling ±1653 sq.ft. of the Y.H. Thomas School Building at 1300 Thomas Street, LRSN:8000281
Purpose
Purpose/Background:
The City has had an ongoing partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters to facilitate its mission. Big Brothers Big Sisters desires to utilize the space to help children reach their potential through one-on-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth.
The attached Use Agreement is for a term of five years. Rent is $1,455.00 per year, which equates to $121.25 per month and $0.88 per square foot.
City staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
This matter was property advertised in accordance with Virginia Code§15.2-1813
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
See Purpose/Background above.
Recommendation:
Rec
Conduct a public hearing. Approve the Use Agreement.
Body
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of real property located at 1300 Thomas Street, LRSN: 8000281, commonly known as the Y.H. Thomas School Building (the “Property”);
WHEREAS, the City has established a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Virginia Peninsula (“Big Brothers Big Sisters”) to utilize a portion of the Facility to facilitate its mission to help children reach their potential through one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth;
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters desires to utilize Computer Office “2”, restroom facilities and corridor totaling ±1653 square feet of the Property to continue its mission;
WHEREAS, the services provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters will enhance the Property as a community resource center primarily for the benefit of citizens residing within a two mile radius of the Property and, secondarily for the benefit of all Hampton citizens;
WHEREAS, Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services staff has determined that it is in the best interest of the City and the community to allow Big Brothers Big Sisters to use the subject portion of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the terms and conditions of the Use Agreement are acceptable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia as follows:
1. That it approves the Use Agreement among the City of Hampton, Y. H. Thomas Community Center, Incorporated and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Virginia Peninsula to use Computer Office “2”, rest room facilities and corridor totaling ±1653 sq. ft. of the Y.H. Thomas School Building at 1300 Thomas Street, LRSN: 8000281; and
2. That the City Manager or her Authorized Designee is authorized to execute and deliver to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Virginia Peninsula the Use Agreement in substantially the same form as the agreement attached hereto.