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Session 1935 September 27, 2004 for the City Manager to provide for further review of legal questions passed unanimously. A.qenda Item #6 - Lease for Senior Use of Community Center Mr. Ollendorff recommended approval of the lease which allows half of the Community Center, plus one kitchen, to be used by the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging on weekdays for programs ranging from meals to recreation and outreach. The proposed lease payment is $12,000 annually plus payment to the city of $3,500 for the senior's activity fees. Mid-East further proposes to reduce our budgeted personnel cost by $7,000 for provision of building monitor services during their open hours, plus a budget reduction of $5,000 for custodial time by assisting with set up services following activities and rentals. The total value of this to the City of $27,500 compares to a fair rental and cost of operation estimated at $30,000 to $37,000. The Park Commission approved this use of the Community Center. The University City Senior Service Board is very much in favor of this move which would include most of their offices and services. Side benefit would be the freeing up of space at 630 Trinity for other very limited uses, as well as a reduced number of vehicles utilizing our parking spots. There would also be a small cost savings at 630 Trinity since the City Manager does not anticipate extensive daytime uses. The main point in favor of this lease is that a Community Center is seen by all concerned as a much more suitable facility for senior use, and one which will be increasingly utilized by the Parks Department for senior programming. Ms. Brot moved approval and Mr. Sharpe seconded. Gladys Hicks, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, 14535 Manchester Road, said her agency is very grateful for the opportunity to expand their activities for the citizens of University City and to use the Heman Park facility. Some things in the lease still need to be clarified before signing, she advised. Mr. Wagner asked for clarification, by asking what review process was available at the end of one year, and Mr. Ollendorff advised that between October 11, 2004 and the end of December 2005, Mid-East has an annual option to renew the lease, subject to any rent increases passed by the City. In other words, the lease is good for four and one- half years if they agree to rent increases. Mr. Wagner asked if the rent was at the discretion of the City Council and was advised that it is, within the parameters of the City Budget. Mr. Wagner said his concern is that some of the off-set in budget cost relates to maintenance and wants to be assured that if it does, it will be up to the standards expected from City Staff, and he was assured that it would be by Mr. Ollendorff. Mr. Sharpe asked how this change would affect the Summer Youth Program? Mr. Ollendorff said any programs conducted during day time would be restricted to the Page 11