Title
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Use Agreement Among the City of Hampton, Y. H. Thomas Community Center, Incorporated and the Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc. to Use Room “E”, 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 the Urban League to facilitate its mission at the Y. H. Thomas Community Center since 2011. The current use agreement has expired and the Urban League desires to continue to utilize the space to enable African Americans and others to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power and civil rights. The Urban League of Hampton Roads implements its mission by providing services and programs in education, employment, health, and housing to Hampton Roads communities through direct services, advocacy, research, policy analysis, community mobilization, and collaboration throughout communities.
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 properly 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 Resolution.
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 mission of the Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc. (“Urban League”) is to enable African Americans and others to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power and civil rights and it implements its mission by providing services and programs in education, employment, health, and housing to Hampton Roads communities through direct services, advocacy, research, policy analysis...
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