TO: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: David Johnson, Director
Department of Emergency Services
FROM: Alicia Reyes, Staff Assistant IV
Department of Emergency Services
DATE: June 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Fifth Renewal of Fourth Amendment of Property Lease for Temporary Location of Fire Station #7
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BACKGROUND
On June 23, 2015, Joseph G. Miller and Indian River County entered into a lease agreement for the use of the property located at 1893 90th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida to serve as a short-term location for modular Fire-Rescue Station #7.
ANALYSIS
On May 2, 2017, an Amendment to the Lease Agreement was approved reflecting St. Lucie County Battery and Tire Company as the Lessor on the agreement. The initial term on the lease agreement was 24 months with the option to renew for 3 additional one (1) year terms. On June 11, 2019, the County utilized the final one (1) year extension and the lease expired on June 18, 2020. On August 18, 2020, the Board approved a second amendment and renewal of the property lease with the option to renew for 3 additional one (1) year terms. On July 6, 2021, the Board renewed the lease agreement for the first one (1) year term. On June 21, 2022, the Board renewed the lease agreement for the second one (1) year term. On June 6, 2023, the Board renewed the lease agreement for the third one (1) year term. The current lease is due to expire on June 18, 2025 and at this time, staff is requesting to extend the lease for an additional one (1) year term. The current monthly lease amount is $1,194.05. ($14,328.60 annually). The new rate will be increased by 3% to $1,229.87 per month ($14,758.46 annually). This is an increase of $35.82 per month ($429.84 annually).
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for the property lease is budgeted and available in the Emergency Services District/Fire Rescue/Rent-Land account, number 11412022-034410...
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