REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 20, 2016
THROUGH: BRUCE RUDD, City Manager
FROM: BRIAN MARSHALL, Director
Transportation Department
THOMAS ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: CLAUDIA RUIZ, Economic Development Coordinator
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement at Manchester Center for temporary space for Manchester Transit Center the Utility Billing and Collections Division:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption Class 1 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (existing facilities)
2. Approve a lease between the City of Fresno and Omninet Properties Manchester Center, LLC., for lease of space at Manchester Center for use by the Departments of Transportation and Public Utilities
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Omninet Properties Manchester Center, LLC, (Omninet) for office space within Manchester Center located at 1901 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno, to be used as a temporary customer service outlet for both Fresno Area Express and the City's Utility Billing and Collections Division.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Departments of Transportation (FAX) and Public Utilities (DPU) have located space within Manchester Center which would provide a satellite customer service outlet for Fresno Area Express (FAX) and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Utilities, Billing & Collection (UB&C) Division. The term of the lease is 12 months and the rented space is approximately 2,165 square feet. The lease has been negotiated at $2.43 per square foot for a total of approximately $63,131.40 for the year. The cost will be shared by FAX and DPU who will be co-tenants in the space.
BACKGROUND
On December 31st, 2016, UB&C will be required to vacant its current space at Manchester Center due to the reorganization of mall tenants. DPU is evaluating the feasibility of transferring its UB&C services to multiple locations in Fresno wh...
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