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City of Marquette, MI 300 West Baraga Avenue Marquette, MI 49855


Agenda Date: 2/20/2024 Consent Agenda - Roll Call Vote Moosewood Nature Center, Inc. - Amended Lease Agreement

BACKGROUND:

In February of 2022, the City Commission approved the lease of space at 1 Peter White Drive to the Moosewood Nature Center, Inc. An error with the utility section of the lease was recently discovered and requires an amendment. Staff worked with the City Attorney and Moosewood Nature Center, Inc. to draft an amended lease agreement, which corrects the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Due to the public restroom being attached to the facility, the City will pay the first $75 of electricity and cover water during the months of May through October. Moosewood Nature Center, Inc. is responsible for all other utilities.

The term of this amended agreement is 10 years from the date of the original lease, dated February 14, 2022.

Per City Charter, lease of city property requires two reads. This is the second read.

FISCAL EFFECT:

The General Fund will realize $1/year with this agreement.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the amended lease agreement with Moosewood Nature Center, Inc. for space at 1 Peter White Drive, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement.

ALTERNATIVES:

As determined by the Commission.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Amended Lease, Exhibit A and Insurance